Date: Wed, 03 Dec 1997 10:37:11 +0100
From: Stefano Moretti <S.Moretti@agora.stm.it>
To: baidarka@lists.intelenet.net
Subject: Re: Light weight covering options
Robbie Price wrote:
>
> Ranald Gault wrote:
> > On this topic I was reminded to look back to an article from SEA KAYAKER
> > (Vol 4 No. 3, Winter 1987) in which a novice Vancouver kayaker described
> > a boat he had covered in multiple layers of 6 mil black polyethelene.
> > The builder, Clif Dawson, turned out a gorgeous looking boat he named
> > 'Black Salmon', with a stylized prow suggesting the head of one of those
> > scaley spawners. Based on what is told in the text, Dawson pulled it
> > off on a spartan budget that wouldn't cover the cost of a store bought
> > paddle.
> I am still designing my craft and sourcing materials. Your mention of
> polyethylene has promted me to put up my idea for the skin. I was
> thingking of using a bi-layer skin. The inner skin of 14-17 oz Nylon
> fabric for the stuctural strength and surface shape and an outer
> polyethylene membrane as the (expendable) waterproof layer.
> Any comments?
International (Courtald coatings) produces an hypalon based paint for
revamping inflatables that is quite tough and flexible and can be
renewed periodically. Many colors. May add much weight filling the
weave, but why not try a lighter fabric in the first place , or a pvc
covered polyethylene as suggested in other posted messages, with no
double skin ??
Ciao, Stefano