: 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!

Btw, what boat?

Bill H.