: I'm going to be experimenting with 1/8" stips supplemented by as least
: one layer of Sglass in addition to the recommended Eglass just to see how
: that works out before I try MY boat.

For a boat that size it is probably not worth the money to use s-glass. Smaller boat, smaller stresses, and the e-glass is already far stronger than you absolutely need. Remember, the original Wee Lassie didn't have any glass on it at all. A single layer of e-glass --and you could probably use 4 ounce e-glass -- on the otuside and inside will be more than enough.

If you want to do tests in preparation for a bigger boat you would be better off making some test panels.

If you find that you are ripping through the glass on the bottom by hitting rocks, later on you can add a football shaped piece to patch all the dings, and provide additional protection in the future. But wait until you see if you really DO get such problems before you try to fix them.

: (My boat will be a canoe also,...
: hope ya'll don’t mind canoe discussion here....) I'm also going to give
: cheap Home-Depot western red cedar fence boards a try for this
: "practice" boat....

Look at the red cedar they have for making decks. It comes in longer lengths than the fencing material, and it seems to be a slightly higher grade. The price is still quite reasonable.

: . . . Each form is it's own
: color to make things even easier to keep them straight. . .

Now that is a very good idea

PGJ