: I skinned the kayak with 9 oz polyester, that appears to be stronger than 14
: oz canvas. It weighs less and also absorbs less of whatever coating you
: seal it with, giving you a double weight savings. I also used only 3
: quarts of Varathane to coat the skin, I used over a gallon of paint on my
: previous Walrus (canvas and roof paint) that wieghed in at 33 pounds.

Where do you find polyester? ie, what type of stores sell it?
Also, I was wondering which Varathane you used (interior, exterior, or floor finish?.
Thanks, Richard