CF reinforcment, cloth or plate?

[xlandguy]

I would like to reinforce the "floor" of my MC. I see some folks using carbon fiber cloth and resin. How about just epoxying a carbon fiber plate to the floor? Would that not work to provide strength and stiffnes just as well or better? Thinking 2mm.

[Basstronics]

Cloth is the way to go. Since it will conform better to everything it will provide more strength overall.

[xlandguy]

Thank you. I will go that route then. Which of these is best for laying the carbon fiber cloth then?
1. Z-Poxy PT-39 30 Minute Epoxy. Resistant to shock and solvents, non-brittle, easy to sand, excellent gap filling. Cures clear. Specially formulated to bond to fiberglass, wood, metals and plastics. Produces permanent bond in 30 minutes.
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or 2. Z-Poxy PT-40 Finishing Resin. This is must have stuff for any boater. Waterproofs wood, strengthens hulls great for laying fiberglass or carbon fiber cloth. Odorless and sands easily. 12 FL oz.
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[Basstronics]

The finishing resin is whats recommended. I however use the Hobby King version due to its cheap price.

http://www.hobbyking.com/hobbyking/s...arehouse_.html