Carbon Fiber

[Idok]

If it is vacuum bagged then will it give more strength than pure C/F cloth? I am looking at building a carbon fiber hull in the near future and if the Kevlar blend is stronger then that would be better. What weight cloth should I use to build the hull with. I will be using a hull mold and vacuum bagging the hull half's to keep the weight down.

Thanks
Jay

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[tipafew]

How many oz carbon are you guys using to reinforce hull sides?
I was thinking about a 12oz fiberglass cloth with 5.6oz carbon over it.

Chad

 

[Matt_E]

If it is vacuum bagged then will it give more strength than pure C/F cloth? I am looking at building a carbon fiber hull in the near future and if the Kevlar blend is stronger then that would be better. What weight cloth should I use to build the hull with. I will be using a hull mold and vacuum bagging the hull half's to keep the weight down.

Thanks
Jay

Vacuum bagging sucks excess resin out and ensures a tight matrix - i.e., no resin or air bubbles.
You get the most compact volume possible.
More strength, less weight.