> Scotty,

> Without re-starting the, "Which epoxy is best debate,"
> I have the following recommendation: don't chose your epoxy based
> on price. The use of epoxy is labor intensive, and mistakes or poor
> results are hard to rectify. The working properties of the various
> brands of epoxy are probably the most important factors. Also, consider
> that if you spend $600-$700 building your kayak, is $40 more dollars
> for a gallon of MAS, WEST, or SystemThree versus RAKA really that
> significant?

> I also think it is significant that many of the commercial kayak
> designers and builders use and market MAS. If you use MAS and have
> a problem, many of the contributers to this bulletin board (including
> Nich Schade, I believe) will be able to give you first-hand advice.

TNX, George, I have to respect your advice. Tho part of my goal is to get a cheap boat, using the best epoxy will allow me to better evaluate the other variables. I may try Raka later. TNX, Scotty