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Old 03-09-2006, 07:01 AM
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how can you tell if a hull is kevlar?by the hull id?
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this is the age old question unfortunately i don't think there is anything definitive as far as hull ID goes. about the only way is through inspection. kevlar has a goldish appearance but unfortunately most old resins do as well. it also does not grind well it will tend to kinda fuzz up as you grind on it (that is probably the best test). what year/model is the boat?
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79 30 sacrab s type
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"kv" in the serial number @ the transom
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KV stamped with the serial number
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Default Re: kevlar scarab???

Shoot it from 30 feet away with your 40 cal, if it goes through it, well it's not kevlar
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Originally Posted by METAL BROS RACING
Shoot it from 30 feet away with your 40 cal, if it goes through it, well it's not kevlar
how about a 9mm
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Default Re: kevlar scarab???

I have a 1990 26' Scarab CV and was trying to figure that out also. I will try the fuz test???
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weigh it, kevlar 30' should be 400# lighter than stock ( I think a stock 30' 454, TRS should be about 6700#) kevlar about 6300#
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Originally Posted by jhiguy377
weigh it, kevlar 30' should be 400# lighter than stock ( I think a stock 30' 454, TRS should be about 6700#) kevlar about 6300#
gotta find a scale
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