Re: [Paddlewise] Fiberglass Molds

From: Rich Kulawiec <rsk_at_rockandwater.net>
Date: Wed, 28 Feb 2001 08:44:12 -0500
On Wed, Feb 28, 2001 at 07:35:48AM -0500, SNStone_at_aol.com wrote:
> I am considering designing and building a fiberglass whitewater boat.  I 
> would like to build a mold and avoid the use of any wood.
> 
> Can anyone recommend books related to this topic or other sources of 
> information.

"The Boatbuilder's Manual" by Charlie Walbridge is considered
the definitive source of information on this topic.  It's been
revised a number of times, and you'll want to pick up the most
recent edition.

I'd recommend finding someone who has done this before and building
a boat with them before trying it on your own.  I've discovered
that even patching a fiberglass/kevlar/composite boat involves subleties
that aren't immediately obvious.

---Rsk

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