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Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
By:Peter B
Date: 8/31/2009, 7:36 am
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite (Foster)

Yeah weight would be an issue. The composite material is 50%-70% heavier. However depending on the strength of the stuff you may be able to cut down on the size of the wood used and this could keep it within reasonable weight. I haven't done the research so I don't really know.

: I've wondered the same thing. Looks like weight is the limiting factor.
: Another thorught I have had is to use ploycarbonite for the skin. It would be
: light enough and is very tough. The problem is getting it shaped and
: gluing the stuff. Someday soon you might see a very tough ploycarb boat -
: if I ever get around to it.

: I've thought it using it for a paddle too. :)
: Foster

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite decking
Peter B -- 8/28/2009, 10:40 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Foster -- 8/30/2009, 3:00 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Peter B -- 8/31/2009, 7:36 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Charlie -- 8/31/2009, 10:54 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
peter b -- 8/31/2009, 10:12 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Bill Hamm -- 9/1/2009, 12:36 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Paul G. Jacobson -- 8/29/2009, 2:37 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
peter b -- 8/29/2009, 10:31 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Bill Hamm -- 8/29/2009, 7:09 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
peter b -- 8/29/2009, 8:16 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Bill Hamm -- 8/30/2009, 9:03 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Charlie -- 8/28/2009, 4:02 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
peter b -- 8/29/2009, 10:28 am
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Aaron H -- 8/28/2009, 11:59 am
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Kudzu -- 8/28/2009, 5:25 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Bill Hamm -- 8/29/2009, 7:07 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Charlie -- 9/2/2009, 1:47 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Bill Hamm -- 9/2/2009, 1:52 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Niven Paine -- 9/2/2009, 4:35 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: biulding kayak using composite
Bill Hamm -- 9/5/2009, 1:36 am