From: Paul Macintyre <hooked.net!pfmac@imagelan.com>
Date: Wed, 15 May 1996 07:31:55 -0700 (PDT)
Message-Id: <199605151431.HAA13446@chum.hooked.net>
To: baidarka@imagelan.com
Subject: nylon skin
I'm curious as to why a double hatch boat needs the heavier skin. I
don't think a double will necessarily get rougher use than a single hatch.
In my experience boats get the most abuse (barring the occasional seal
launch) when lifted on and off cars or when dragged up the beach. The
heavier the boat the more likely it is to be dragged, dropped or bumped
when being lifted. Using the heavier skin puts extra material where it
is not needed- the deck- as well as the hull. At what point does the added
weight off set the added durability? I think strategic reinforcement
makes more sense.
paul macintyre