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Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
By:Bill Hamm
Date: 11/20/2009, 5:18 pm
In Response To: Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass (Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K)

: I won't use a single layer of 4 oz. e-glass on my boats.

: I tried it and found it dented very easily.

: If you live where you have mud or sand shores, and don't drop your
: car keys on the deck,
: it may work for you.

: I live with sharp mussel beds, rocky shores and I'm gravitationally
: challenged.

: If you wish to go lighter-weight I believe the extra cost of 4 oz.
: s-glass is worth the price.

: I didn't mention it because I don't recommend it.

I just double it where needed, works fine.

Bill H.

: Rob

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
mark j -- 11/20/2009, 9:38 am
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
Ric -- 11/20/2009, 7:33 pm
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
mark j -- 11/20/2009, 10:20 pm
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
Bill Hamm -- 11/20/2009, 11:54 am
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 11/20/2009, 2:55 pm
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
Bill Hamm -- 11/20/2009, 5:18 pm
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
Sam McFadden -- 11/20/2009, 10:30 am
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
mark j -- 11/20/2009, 10:12 pm
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
Rob Macks / Laughing Loon CC&K -- 11/20/2009, 10:02 am
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
mark j -- 11/20/2009, 10:07 pm
Re: Strip: Question about choosing fiberglass
LeeG -- 11/28/2009, 4:12 am