I am interested in tips on how to lighten a build without sacrificing too much in terms of strength. I am soon to start on my Sabalo (as soon as I can finish painting my house to keep the other half happy!) and am interested in ways to lighten it to compensate for some accessories I will be fitting (rudder, mast step, outrigger fittings, rod holders etc.)
I will be painting it with 2 pack paint. Will this add much weight?
Lightening without sacrificing strength?
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Lightening without sacrificing strength?
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Re: Lightening without sacrificing strength?
Paint type shouldn't be any significant difference over any other kind of paint.
Keep your fillets the proper size. Don't be excessive with your epoxy. Using marine grade okoume will help.
Keep your fillets the proper size. Don't be excessive with your epoxy. Using marine grade okoume will help.
-Matt. Designer.
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goanywhere
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Re: Lightening without sacrificing strength?
Thanks Matt.
By the way, did you get my PM with the request for the rudder plans? I haven't heard back.
By the way, did you get my PM with the request for the rudder plans? I haven't heard back.
My psychologist reckons I need lots of fishin' therapy!