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Question about glassing inside deck and hull of Wood Duck 12
I have read other posts on pros and cons of glassing vs taping only. I am leaning toward the glassing option because of increased strength and durability.
My question is: does the added stiffness caused by the interior fiberglass make it much more difficult to align and stitch the deck to the hull in preparation for tacking and taping?
4 replies:
RE: Question about glassing inside deck and hull of Wood Duck 12
I had the same question. Thanks Laszlo!
RE: Question about glassing inside deck and hull of Wood Duck 12
Good tip on timing. Thanks Laszlo. By the way, I am enjoying your "Building a Wood Duck 12" blog and am using many of the tips you have suggested. I find it very helpful to have photos and tips beyond the instructions provided with the kit. This is my second kayak project - the other from another kit manufacturer. In both cases I was fortunate enough to find a building guide like yours.
RE: Question about glassing inside deck and hull of Wood Duck 12
Thanks for the kind words and glad to be of help.
Laszlo
RE: Question about glassing inside deck and hull of Wood Duck 12
» Submitted by Laszlo - Mon, 1/16/12 » 1:46 PM
It didn't for me.
One trick is to be ready to stitch the deck on within a day of the epoxy curing to the non-tacky stage. It takes weeks to develop its full stiffness, so if you stitch it soon it will still be relatively flexible.
Laszlo