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> What is the relative strength of a hull that is encapsulated with epoxy
> and no cloth?
erik, I don't have any data around on that, from experience there is some increase in stiffness,but I'm not sure if breaking strength is increased appreciably. I wonder how the increased weight of epoxy soaked wood compares in strength to simply a thicker piece of wood?
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