What about PE (polyethylene) pipe used in floating docks and such; how well does it bond to epoxy+fiberglass?
I made a couple of small (75 mm dia, 200 mm long) test cylinders made of inflatable boat's pvc fabric and fiberglassed them over with something...
Hmm, how about taking an inflatable dinghy and fiberglassing it over? Would it have enough strength to withstand both rough beating and punctures?...
Oh, I see. So the problem is with the material. But what about alternatives to PVC? Are there any pipes made out of a stronger, less brittle...
I'm just thinking out loud about the following design: Usually, when people talk about PVC pipes, an easy boat to make is a catamaran like...
