by Bflat on Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:46 pm
I put many layers of 6 oz cloth on the stem area and especially on the front of the keel. I put a couple layers on the general bow area as well as the bottom. I figure that as long as inside ballast is required, the extra weight down low, might as well do something - So I opted for more glass. I didn't do it for extra stiffness, but for protection against abrasion and dings although I suppose extra stiffness is a benefit. As a consequence, I bought lots of glass cloth and lots and lots of epoxy. You mentioned the dorades so I think you may be referring to the foredeck. Like some others I opted to put one layer of glass on the bottom surface of the foredeck foredeck before installing in addition to the 2 or 3 on top.