Dave, >For building a fiberglass kayak, I was wondering what the different methods >are for joining a hull to a deck. I am only familiar with the whitewater >seam-tape method. I've been told that you can build up the two halves where >they join and then merely epoxy them together. That doesn't seem too strong >to me. Maybe it is if you don't hit rocks. It won't be strong enough. Especially if you've been following the recent roof rack thread with the multi-rope cinch downs and such <grin>. I've heard of seam methods other than the standard sand and apply seam tape (inside and outside is best), but I have yet to see one that I'd trust. Some manufacturers are reportedly now using an H channel with the deck and hull glued into each side of it with good(?) results. I've not seen a boat made like this, so am not sure of it's lasting integrity. Might be worth checking out, but then can you find a source for the H-channel required? I'd be interested in hearing any alternatives that you do run across. Hank Hays ex fiberglass boat builder *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Sun Nov 29 1998 - 08:43:00 PST
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