I recently found 2 different possible cloths to substitute for fiberglass.One is 4 ounce Dynel.It forms to curves and wets out easily.Xynole has the same characteristics as Dynel,but it has better abrasion resistance than glass cloth or Dynel.Neither of these cloths wet out clear,this could be their down fall.I have been in contact with a boat builder that claims 4 oz Xynole has the same strength as 6 oz plain weave glass cloth.I plan to test this when I start building next year.By the way Dynel and Xynole do not give you the itchys like glass cloth,and it's cheaper too.If any one has experience with theses cloths please post your findings and opinions.Here is my supplier for these cloths http://www.raka.com/FiberglassCloth.html Dynel and Zynole are $7.95 per yard U.S.They are located half way down the page and below that there is a short description of the cloths.I have researched these cloths on the internet and had contact with people in the boat building community.Many email conversations.Until I can test these I will not comment, other than they are POSSIBLE substitutes.Always test new ideas and use common sense. Ben Mosley Spartanburg/Greenville,South Carolina ben_2...@yahoo.com
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