Thread: Polyester vs Epoxy resin for dinghy/kayak construction?
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Default Polyester vs Epoxy resin for dinghy/kayak construction?
On Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:43:45 -0000, wrote:

What are the relative merits of polyester resin vs epoxy resin?
I think epoxy is somewhat stronger, and kayaks are famous for hitting
rocks. For a dingy that may not matter as much. I heard epoxy costs
more, but if you end up with a lot of work in it, why end up with
something second rate.

Casady
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