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Re: YES! Re: Other: Who wanted the Carbon Fiber
By:David Hanson
Date: 5/6/2003, 11:39 am

: I have been thinking about a S&G project next winter with foam/carbon hull
: and plywood/glass deck, it would be stunningly beautiful and very light
: and sturdy. I am not sure I can find the right foam though, divinycell?

: Niklas

It definitely is not the pink or blue insulation foam. I made some simple peel test with 6oz and 4oz e-glass with raka 127/350 just peels right off taking some foam with it sometimes. I was thinking about a lightweight pirogue or canoe using the foam.

I will be interested in hearing the discussion on what foam and where besides the aircraft types which are pretty expensive.

Messages In This Thread

Other: Who wanted the Carbon Fiber kayaks?
Brian T. Cunningham -- 5/5/2003, 7:13 pm
YES! Re: Other: Who wanted the Carbon Fiber
Niklas -- 5/6/2003, 3:44 am
Re: YES! Re: Other: Who wanted the Carbon Fiber
David Hanson -- 5/6/2003, 11:39 am
Corecell
Brian T. Cunningham -- 5/6/2003, 5:22 pm