Tedbuilds


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Re: microBootlegger

Dear Builder,

You've used 1/8" thick mahogany! All the strippers I've seen have used 1/4". However, they all had fiberglass on both sides.

Did the use of carbon fiber on the inside allow you to reduce the thickness of the strips? Do you think a 1/8" thick hull would work with fiberglass on both sides?



I ask, because we're setting up to build a number of 18' kayaks and a 50% reduction in material is tempting.

Sincerely, Ted

posted: 9:24 pm on March 25th