I built my first guillemot last year and it came in at 32lbs. I used one layer of 6oz on all surfaces and added some extra 4" wide strips along the stem pieces. Used only enough resin on inside surfaces to wet out the glass. Used about 4 oz in the end pours and mixed it with styrofoam which melted into the epoxy when it kicked off.

The boat seems strong enough. The kids and I used it all summer and fall. Just finished cutting strips for my second and plan to use 6oz again. The boat is light enough for me to put on and off my van roof by myself.

Dwight

: As a first time builder and glaee-epoxy-using-virgin, I very apprehensive
: about screwing up this phase.

: I'm looking for the specific trade offs of different cloth weights.

: Nick's book has a light weight (all 4oz cloth) and a standard layup (6oz). I
: have recieved emails from fellow BBS members suggesting a mix.
: specifically, 6oz on outside of hull and 4oz on the other 3 surfaces. I
: guess any layup would include additional layers in 'key' spots.

: My question is....All things kept the same, how much heavier would a standard
: (6oz) layup be then a lightweight (4oz). There is the obvious '2oz per
: yard' weight gain (about two and a half lbs for 20 yards), how much more
: epoxy (again, first time builder) will the heavier cloth require...any
: thoughs on its weight?

: Is 3.75 oz cloth concidered 4oz? Raka sells 3.75 not 4.

: Is 3.75 on and under the deck, with extra layers behind the cockpit
: sufficent?