This doesn't really fit into this category, boat builing, but when I tried to place it into trips I get a server error.

I've been reading some of your posts and looking at the pics some of the members have that pertain to fiberglass work and was thinking of finally taking on my own project.

I have a kayak that I really like paddling, but it has more of a race layout (which seems to amount to just fewer layers of fiberglass; I got the cheap layup) so it is kind of flexy and I'm not sure I'd be comfortable taking it on the trips I'd like to use it for. I was thinking of cutting out the partitions that separate the sections and adding a few layers of fiberglass to toughen and stiffen up the boat. I don't remember the exact dimensions, but I think they are in the 18+' x 20ish" range. This boat is entirely fiberglass no kevlar/carbon mix.

If I was going to add a layer of fiberglass (more than likely I would have to add a few to get it to the point I would feel comfortable with) how much weight do you think that would add to the overall boat? It is currently close to 40lbs (44?) so adding weight it will lose the quickness of catching a wave, but 40lbs isn't super low and 10-20 lbs of boat is going to be trumped by the weight of gear/food/water (or so I think).

Would it be okay just reinforcing the hull, or would it also be recommended to add fg to the under-deck too?

Is doing something like this a bad idea? I'd also like to add a keel strip and was wondering if that adds a noticeable amount of weight.

Thanks!