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> Is the cloth on the inside of the boat really structurally necessary? The
> professional builders say no. However, they are using two layers of ten
> ounce cloth on the outside of the boats they're building.
As I understand these boats, it's crucial to the strength. these are not wooden boats, they are fg sandwich construction using wood as a core material. The only reason we don't use foam is because it wouldn't look nearly as cool.
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Guillemot Kayak - High
Performance Wooden Sea Kayak Designs
