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Re: Strip: strip deck with fiberglass hull
By:John Van Buren
Date: 11/25/2008, 7:19 am
In Response To: Strip: strip deck with fiberglass hull (CSaloio)

Chuck,

One thing you will likely have to deal with is the bead of epoxy and fiber glass the manufacturer used to attach the deck to the hull. It can be up to 3/4 thich and uneven.

Ex[ect to do a lot of sanding to make it even enough to attach whatever you use as a shear clamp. Stick your head inside the existing boat's hatches with a flashlight to see what you will have to deal with.

I do not mean to say your idea is not a good one - in fact I think it will make a very ool Hybrid kayak - I just think you should be aware of what is ahead.

John Van Buren

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Strip: strip deck with fiberglass hull
CSaloio -- 11/21/2008, 12:25 pm
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Jay Babina -- 11/25/2008, 10:18 am
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CSaloio -- 11/25/2008, 11:14 am
Re: Strip: strip deck with fiberglass hull
John Van Buren -- 11/25/2008, 7:19 am
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CSaloio -- 11/25/2008, 8:39 am
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james -- 11/24/2008, 9:51 am
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Bill Hamm -- 11/25/2008, 1:13 am
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Alex Ferguson -- 11/26/2008, 3:47 am
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Dan -- 11/30/2008, 4:12 am
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james -- 11/25/2008, 8:19 am
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Bill Hamm -- 11/26/2008, 12:47 am
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Oliver Bloch -- 11/26/2008, 8:29 am
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Bryan Hansel -- 11/25/2008, 7:56 pm
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Bryan Hansel -- 11/25/2008, 8:09 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 11/26/2008, 12:52 am
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Etienne Muller -- 11/26/2008, 8:40 am
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Mike Savage -- 11/23/2008, 3:29 pm
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Glen Smith -- 11/23/2008, 12:01 pm
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Etienne Muller -- 11/23/2008, 10:50 am
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Bill Hamm -- 11/24/2008, 12:09 am
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CSaloio -- 11/23/2008, 1:44 pm
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Bill Hamm -- 11/22/2008, 12:29 am
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Mike Scarborough -- 11/23/2008, 10:39 am
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Bill Hamm -- 11/23/2008, 10:53 am
Re: Strip: strip deck with fiberglass hull
Joy -- 11/22/2008, 10:43 am