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Originally Posted by SandlapperGT
Hi Joel-
What are your thoughts on the kevlar-CF hybrid cloth? I know it is more expensive, but I understand it is stronger so you would need fewer "plys" to achieve the same strength and save weight at the same time so that the cost difference may not be as great as it originally appears. I have also heard that it is a little easier to wet out although I am less sure about this. Or am I full of mis-information?
Thanks, Jamie
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I see no significant (possibly none) advantage in using the hybrid cloth in this particular application
You can get better strength/weight by using epoxy (doesn't require mat). But in a transom skin, extra bulk is not a bad thing. There are better places to save weight IMO