Yep agree it would be lighter but I like the rough finish as the bottom of a
boat can be slippery indeed was intending to use it from the side seams and
put it all over the bottom if the dinghy (inside that is), no dont own any
chop on hand and have not a clue on the weight, just that it is a bugger to
wet out as you need more resin to soak in.
lushy
"Brian D" wrote in message
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You'd be fine with that, but why? The glass tape would go on lighter and
smoother IMHO. I'm betting you already own the stuff ...but for $30 in
tape, you'd have far more than you need and it'd be easier to finish
nicely. How heavy is your chopped-strand sheet (oz/yd)?

Brian


"David" wrote in message
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Is it sound to use chop strand sheet cut to 10cm wide to use instead of
fibreglass tape in a 12 ft Dinghy - will be powered by 2.5 hp outboard or
electric trolling motor, i have used this on a canoe which is holding up
well after 2 years of use???
i was planning to cover the whole interior with the stuff anyway.
Dave Lush
Australia