: Thanks Bill-
: will go with your glassing schedule as i do want to have some
: durability so it can survive the beginner's learning curve.
: -Billy

Bill Hamm didn't elaborate on this topic (I dunno why.... he's talked this subject so many times, he must have it 'saved' somewhere....
:-)

But you might try the search function. There's a pretty significant weight/strength trade off, depending on what weight cloth you use, but also more importantly, your background / experience using epoxy. I had little, and my first boat.... well, it seems we newbies go with 'more is stronger' and end up with a boat weight reminiscent of a concrete canoe. (BTW, less is more is the mantra to remember).
I'm on my second boat - using lighter cloth, doubled in some key areas, and much less epoxy. It's a strong build, and will weigh, I think, perhaps 40% less than my first boat). Maybe you're a bodybuilder, and relish the exercise of hoisting a 75# boat on top of your car. I'm not/I don't. Besides, just my observation, but every year, that boat has gotten a lil' bit heavier. YMMV.