Carbon Fiber 8 feet inflatable

Discussion in 'Materials' started by Agaponi, Feb 25, 2007.

  1. Agaponi
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    Agaponi Junior Member

    Is it posible to make a 8 feet hull for an inflatable boat in cabon fiber?
    to make the boat more lighter, carbon fiber looks and save some extra layers by using a more stronger material.
    I know carbon fiber is about 10x expensier than fiberglass... but at least use only 1 layer of carbon fiber for looks, and save some fiberglass layer by adding the stronger one.

    Do i have to use some kind of clear gelcoat so i can leave the carbon fiber look for the exterior?

    Thanks
     
    Agaponi, Feb 25, 2007
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