Matt said: >snip< >I think you are both somewhat mixed up about this subject. For a given weight the hand lay-up will be stiffer (because stiffness is mostly a matter of thickness) and also thicker (because glass weighs more for the same volume than resin does).< Well, I knew I was mixed up, but I didn't know Shawn was -- though I had my suspicions :-) Thanks for jumping in Matt. I think VB'ing is the way to go in most cases. In my case, I've seen less problems with the heavier hand-layup out on the open coast, that's all -- but all things being equal, you are probably correct. But I would like to get two boats, same design, each done to the best each system offers with the VB'ed slightly lighter as advertised, then give both boats the same abuse and see which one proves more durable over the long term. This is not a controlled experiment that is likely to happen, however. It would though, settle things in my mind anyway. Take care Matt. Doug Lloyd *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 03 2003 - 19:58:24 PST
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