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747checker
10-11-2007, 03:45 PM
i know the where the nose meets the hull is a weak spot. do i just add more glass? or is it better to go with the metal brackets. what other parts of the hull should be reinforced?

Conquistador
10-11-2007, 03:49 PM
i know the where the nose meets the hull is a weak spot. do i just add more glass? or is it better to go with the metal brackets. what other parts of the hull should be reinforced?

I reinforced mine all the way down each side from top to bottom with coax & cloth down the length of the hull to connect the top & bottom halves of the hull solidly. will post pics if I can find some. trust me, my ski is VERY STRONG:biggthumpup:

professor961
10-11-2007, 06:59 PM
I lined the inside of the engine compartment with carbon fiber. I especially layed it in those weak areas. Stiffened things right up. I recommend good epoxy resin and carbon fiber fabric. Light weight, incredibly strong.

Prof