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Polyester vs Epoxy resin for dinghy/kayak construction?
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Paul Oman
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Polyester vs Epoxy resin for dinghy/kayak construction?
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I am planning to build a hard dodger for my sailboat. I'm fairly
mechanically skilled, and accustomed to working with my hands, but
have never worked with fiberglass repair/construction.
So I'm planning to make a dinghy or kayak before I make the dodger, to
gain some experience.
So far I like the Foamee Glen-L dinghy, it's a foam and fiberglass
construction, which I like because of the fair lines (good for
dodger). Search the 'net for links, I'm not promoting it..
Two questions..
What are the relative merits of polyester resin vs epoxy resin?
Any recommendations on other dingy plans or kayak plans which have
smooth lines instead of the hard corners seen with plywood
construction?
Thanks,
-Koos
Epoxy resins don't dissolve foam but I believe polyester resins do.
Your options would seem to be a small boat or a puddle of foam goo.
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