I am planning on building a True North XPD this winter. I am 6'3" and weigh
290. I have never built a kayak before, and I have concerns about the strength
of a 1/4" cedar stripped kayak sandwiched between 6 ounce fiberglass.
Is a single layer of fiberglass sufficient to support my weight, or should I
add a second layer?
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Mike
You could double up on a lighter weight cloth for added strength. I have used 3.25oz satin weave cloth and layed it on in apposing angles ( X ) to keep the weight down and strength higher. Satin weave takes less epoxy than standard weave, takes a little more effort to Wet-Out, should give you more strength for the buck than a single 6oz. layer, but, will cost you less and keep you lighter than two layers of 6oz.
Just my humble opinion. ( I'm 6'3" and tip the scales at 275 )
Give it some thought and ask those more experienced than I for input.
Rehd
You could double up on a lighter weight cloth for added strength. I have used 3.25oz satin weave cloth and layed it on in apposing angles ( X ) to keep the weight down and strength higher. Satin weave takes less epoxy than standard weave, takes a little more effort to Wet-Out, should give you more strength for the buck than a single 6oz. layer, but, will cost you less and keep you lighter than two layers of 6oz.
Just my humble opinion. ( I'm 6'3" and tip the scales at 275 )
Give it some thought and ask those more experienced than I for input.
Rehd