The 8 oz polyester works fine and heat shrinks a bit as well. I still sew it as tight as I can, just don't pull to hard on the thread as the weave is a bit looser than the other fabrics.

: The Sea Pup and the Nikumi that I am building will get the 8oz polyester.

: The multi chine Sea Bee with the 14oz is still lighter than any kayak my
: friend has ever gotten to paddle. He is so stoked he just hounds me to get
: it finished.
: I will post pictures of it when I do. Should be this week end.

: Clayton Plunkett