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On the contrary....
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 11/1/2001, 12:31 pm
In Response To: Add glass inside first, then outside. (Paul G. Jacobson)

I agree with your comments regarding fiberglass, but dismissing the contributions of the skin to a skin-on-frame boat is erroneous. The skin is a stressed structural component of the boat. Especially with synthetic fabrics (nylon, polyester), the contribution to the strength and stiffness of the boat is substantial.

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Glass lay up for
Brad -- 10/30/2001, 7:05 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
Sam McFadden -- 11/1/2001, 11:15 am
Re: Glass lay up for
Greg Root -- 11/7/2001, 9:12 pm
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LeeG -- 11/12/2001, 11:13 pm
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Dean Trexel -- 11/7/2001, 9:53 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
garland reese -- 10/31/2001, 10:01 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
Craig Bumgarner -- 10/30/2001, 10:30 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
Brad -- 10/31/2001, 3:36 am
Add glass inside first, then outside.
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/31/2001, 8:41 pm
On the contrary....
Brian Nystrom -- 11/1/2001, 12:31 pm
Re: Glass lay up for
Craig Bumgarner -- 10/31/2001, 7:49 am