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Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
By:Paul G. Jacobson
Date: 8/6/2001, 11:11 pm
In Response To: Re: Kevlar skin on frame? (Roger Tulk)

: A very long time ago (like, 35 years) I am sure I saw a design for a
: high-performance outboard motor boat that was constructed by stretching
: glass cloth over a frame, and putting resin on it. I don't remember the
: details, but I am sure it was not a plug-and-mold job. I have wondered, on
: long dark evenings, about doing what you suggest, with fibreglass. It will
: be interesting to see what anyone else has to offer.

George Putz mentions in his book about a "Walrus" that was covered with fiberglass and resin. The resulting skin was very clear and the paddler was easily seen.

PGJ

Messages In This Thread

Kevlar skin on frame?
Kurt -- 8/6/2001, 2:01 pm
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
Don -- 8/7/2001, 3:59 pm
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
David Dick -- 8/7/2001, 8:37 am
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/8/2001, 2:58 am
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
David Dick -- 8/8/2001, 9:55 am
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/8/2001, 7:28 pm
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
kurt -- 8/6/2001, 11:40 pm
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
Brian Nystrom -- 8/7/2001, 12:31 pm
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/6/2001, 11:08 pm
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
Bruce Schultz -- 8/8/2001, 8:43 am
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
Scotty -- 8/7/2001, 7:16 am
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
Roger Tulk -- 8/6/2001, 9:10 pm
Re: Kevlar skin on frame?
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/6/2001, 11:11 pm
Glass skin on frame
Jim -- 8/7/2001, 9:50 am
Re: Glass skin on frame
Tony -- 8/7/2001, 1:10 pm
Re: Glass skin on frame
Jim -- 8/7/2001, 3:09 pm