Hi, I'm just about to start this build have sourced the plywood etc. but I'm having problems getting 1.4m wide cloth here in New Zealand, can I do the hull in 2 peices 760mm wide and overlap down the center.
Thanks Ian.
Hi Ian,
I had the same problem here in Portugal. It is no problem to use this size of cloth. It just involves a little bit more sanding to feather the overlap of the cloths.
I used a carbide scraper to remove the bulk of the joint and once i had the weave filled-in, I used 40 paper on my sander and it quickly disappeared. I cannot feel it with my fingers so I think once I put on the varnish, no-one can tell that there is an overlap there.
P.S. Using the two pieces of cloth also gives you extra protection along the keel line.
Cheers, Fernando
Thanks for your reply Fernando, I was thinking that would be the case just wanted a second opinion.
Cheers Ian
1 meter wide is enough to cover hull