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> 2 questions:
> 1. S&G kayaks are made of 4mm plywood (usually). strippers are made of
> wood strips that are thicker than 4mm. so doesn't it makes strippers
> inherently heavier than S&G ?
> 2. doe's it float ? a plate of 4mm plywood, glassed (+ epoxy) on both
> sides.
> in fresh water ? salt water ?
> erez
Question 2 first. It should float. My epoxy resin is lighter than water. The glass cloth is the only part that is heavier than water.
as for boat weight, you can build light boats with either material. The design of strippers is usually a bit different than for plywood boats. This must be taken into account, too
Paul Jacobson
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