[Paddlewise] Kevlar boats gain weight?

I know raw kevlar is hygroscopic, and some epoxies can absorb water
before full curing.  I don't think fully cured epoxy will absorb water.

>Someone in RBP asserted that kevlar boats absorb water and gain weight
>over time.  After some research, I found a website that aserted that
>both kevlar and epoxy resin are hygroscopic and require careful
>preparation in laying up.  

>I know sailors put epoxy on their bottoms to
>seal them against water absorbtion and blisters.  

Hmm...do you think this would stop wetsuit "diaper-rash"?

Shawn
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