Reinforcing a glassfiber hull with Kevlar - is it possible?
Anybody out there knowing anything about the use of Kevlar - and if it's
possible to reinforce a glassfiber hull with Kevlar?
I'm planning several years of Circumnavigation. Honestly, I would prefer af
cruising sailboat or motorsailer with at steel hull, but I do have to take
both my economy and the relatively limited numbers of steel boats at approx.
35-45 feet into account... and will probably end up buying a glassfiber
boat. One of the boats I'm interested in is a Fisher 37 - but, no matter how
well it's constructed, it have a glassfiber hull. Despite good sailing and
navigating skills there are also the possibility of a grounding, an
encounter with a whale, a container and other 'debris' out there. That's why
I'm interesting in Kevlar and its possible use - and limitations.
Whether You yourself have any knowledge og Kevlar or 'just' know of relevant
persons, homepages etc. I will be glad to hear from you.
Beforehand thank you.
Sincerely,
Paul
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