Michael Daly wrote:
Wm Watt wrote:

at one time all canoes and kayaks were symetrical.

Care to back that up with something resembling a fact.

Moreover, at one time all river kayaks were not only symetrical but
were a standard 13 feet long. It wasn't until computer programs became
available that all the different shapes appeared.


It may or may not be strong enough in a patch or a scarphed panel but
this is a tube. Any tension on one side is compensated by equal tension
on the other.

You really don't understand what a hull does in the real world. Tension has to
be balanced by compression. Local loads have to be accommodated, not just
overall bending moments.

Any tension on one side is compensated by compression on the other.


Mike