How tell Kevlar from Fiberglass

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#21

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Summary: Bought the boat as fiberglass. Just noticed yesterday that the Manufacturer’s Statement of Origin that came with the boat says

Model: FG TEMP 180 LM/WH/

Hull Material: Kevlar



I measure the boat to weigh 50 lb, but maybe not accurate.



So now I’m wondering. If Kevlar, good, I got a lighter boat for discount. If all fg, then light layup, still maybe ok, but would like to know.



Paul S.

#22

sounds like kevlar
50lbs for a Tempest 180 is light, even for kevlar.

#23

It’s fiberglass
Flatpick helped me out. I sent him a picture. I would have been tickled if it was Kevlar. It feels strong enough and as mentioned above I don’t expect to smash it against rocks.



Paul S.

#24

It costs a lot more
So if they want a lot more money for the boat then it must be kevlar

#25

Has any manufacturer
who uses Kevlar ever failed to slap “KEVLAR tm” decals on teh finished hull?



Jim

#26

Lincoln Keeps Them Clean

– Last Updated: Sep-08-06 3:46 PM EST –

Sandy at Lincoln touts his 'paddle lite' process but he keeps the Kevlar name off the boats.

http://www.canoesandkayaks.com/

#27

There are NO stress cracks "typical"
with Kevlar. Stress cracks are related to whether you have gelcoat (spider cracks) and to the amount of resin used. If there are stress cracks, then either there is a big, stupid layer of gelcoat on the exterior, or too much resin was used. I certainly have NEVER seen stress cracks on the inside of my (quality) composite layups. Not Kevlar, and not glass.