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Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
By:Greg H
Date: 10/9/2008, 9:00 am
In Response To: Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats (Larry C.)

: I agree with Bryan, 3.2 oz. tight weave glass really reduces the epoxy. My
: latest boat is Multiple
: layers are probably best for rough use but I opted for a single layer to
: try and achive a sub 30# boat. I'll let you know how my grand experiment
: works out.
: Larry C.

Ooooh, this is an experiment I'd really like to hear the results of! I'm interested in hearing how you laid out the carbon fiber ribs, and where the boat ends up at for a final weight and deck strength. More details, please?

-Greg H
St. Paul MN

Messages In This Thread

Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
Darren -- 10/5/2008, 7:50 pm
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
Bryan Hansel -- 10/7/2008, 8:12 pm
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
Larry C. -- 10/8/2008, 6:52 pm
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
Bill Hamm -- 10/9/2008, 7:55 pm
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
Greg H -- 10/9/2008, 9:00 am
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats *Pic*
Scott Fitzgerrell -- 10/8/2008, 2:39 am
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats *NM*
Pedro Almeida -- 10/6/2008, 8:21 pm
Oops!
Pedro Almeida -- 10/6/2008, 8:58 pm
Heresy?
Roy Morford -- 10/7/2008, 10:29 am
Re: Heresy?
Andy Waddington -- 10/7/2008, 1:18 pm
Re: Oops!
Darren -- 10/6/2008, 10:31 pm
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
Bill Hamm -- 10/6/2008, 3:09 pm
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
Darren -- 10/6/2008, 5:41 pm
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
Clayton Plunkett -- 10/7/2008, 3:48 am
Re: Epoxy: In & out glass weights on strip boats
Paul G. Jacobson -- 10/6/2008, 12:04 pm