Installing carbon/kevlar sheets in a Delta force 26

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  • asars85
    Member
    • May 2013
    • 93

    #1

    Installing carbon/kevlar sheets in a Delta force 26

    Hi

    Need some advice on how & what is the best way to iunstall carbon/Kevlar sheet into my delta force 26 inside the hull?

    -What product do I need to install the sheet lining inside?
    - how to do it if there is any processes

    any help will be greatly appreciated

    thanks

    Andrew
  • RaceMechaniX
    Fast Electric Addict!
    • Sep 2007
    • 2821

    #2
    Andrew,

    You can use carbon or Kevlar to line the inside for additional strength. Kevlar is a bit more difficult to saturate compared to carbon or fiberglass. I would recommend a single layer of 4 to 8 oz carbon. It is important to scuff the inside of the hull with sandpaper and clean with acetone and a tack cloth. Precut the carbon so it wraps up the insides almost to the deck opening. I would extend it fore aft from the transom to several inches in front of the opening.

    Tyler
    Tyler Garrard
    NAMBA 639/IMPBA 20525
    T-Hydro @ 142.94mph former WR

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    • asars85
      Member
      • May 2013
      • 93

      #3
      how you stick the carbon to the hull? resin glue ab glue etc

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      • RaceMechaniX
        Fast Electric Addict!
        • Sep 2007
        • 2821

        #4
        epoxy resin. I use West Marine or MAS Flag epoxy.
        Tyler Garrard
        NAMBA 639/IMPBA 20525
        T-Hydro @ 142.94mph former WR

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        • driftah
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2010
          • 760

          #5
          z poxy also works if you cant access west systems stuff, It works fine too....and +1 to what racemechanix said

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          • RaceMechaniX
            Fast Electric Addict!
            • Sep 2007
            • 2821

            #6
            Before and after carbon install on a DF26.

            DSC_1518.jpgDSC_2200.jpg
            Tyler Garrard
            NAMBA 639/IMPBA 20525
            T-Hydro @ 142.94mph former WR

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            • tlandauer
              Fast Electric Addict!
              • Apr 2011
              • 5666

              #7
              That is beautiful work! Also love the pattern on the CF!
              Too many boats, not enough time...

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