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Hello all. I’m new here. I’m just getting started on my next canoe build. And it looks like you guys are a gold mine of composite info. I’m still reading through all the composite build threads, so I’ll keep the questions down for now. I have finished my mold. It’s cedarstip, mud, and paint. I’m thinking I’ll coat it in window shrink wrap for a release. As of now, my layup plan inside to out is 5 oz carbon, 3 oz plain Innegra, 7 oz basalt Innegra, 3 oz s glass. I will trim it with...

I finally pulled the trigger on buying the supplies needed for my future build composite canoe, so I guess I HAVE to turn them into something I can paddle :) This might be last one I get to build due to space constriction (and my wifes patience) so I am going for the gusto! The goal is to make the strongest, lightest tripping canoe as cost effectively as possible. I never would have had the inspiration or guts to try this without all the awesome folks on this forum! I might be in way over my...

There isn't a forum for paddlecraft construction, excepting Wood/Canvas, so I guess general discussion is our daisy for new developments in boat building! Innegra Overview Innegra is a high density polypropylene; an aromatic polyethylene. It has very low specific weight and low tensile strength and modulus mechanicals combined with high elongation to failure. Innegra lowers fabric weight and increases resistance to flexural failure. Compared to Kevlar it is roughly half the weight...