: Consider polyester (Dyson) rather than Nylon. I built a Greenland skin two
: years ago and researched skins quite a bit. Nylon will loosten up when it
: gets cold and wet. Poly won't. Poly has a 14% shrink rate

: Rot, mildew? ha ha ha ha ha.
: Not trying to burst any bubbles, but I heard from many people who had to
: re-skin boats using canvas because of rot.

Skinning is a lot of work and
: canvas is actually harder to get tight,

heavy and you have to pile on a
: lot of weight in paint etc.

and it can rot and it's not as tough as the
: synthetics.

It is cheaper however.

The toughest practical skins are the 12 -14 oz synthetics but they are too expensive for me at $18.00 per yard.

I admit to liking canvas simply because it complements a wood frame kayak ... a hopelessly romantic notion? If I was practical I'd get a plastic boat.