> I am going to start building my first kayak using ceder cove and bead
> strips. A friend who has built several racing shells (no fiberglass skins)
> has recommended that I use T-88, two part epoxy, to glue the strips
> together because that is what he does. Will this work on a kayak which
> will have fiberglass skins? What are the pros and cons? Because I am
> building it for myself - time is not much of a factor. I am most
> interested in the quality of the finished kayak. Also, who makes T-88 and
> is it compatable with glass systems?

Hi Dave

T-88 is a System Three product. PLEASE do NOT repeat do not use Epoxy for the edge glue. When cured it is far to hard and when you san you are likely to sand in ridges on the glue line. (Similar to ash)

I would reccomend Titebond Exterior or any of the Polyurathane glues like Gorilla etc. As long as you have reasonable clamping Read Staples, straps etc. Then they will do the tric and polyurathane sands well and does not leave a shiny hard edge.

Rob