There are many different
manufacturers of Resin - both for Epoxy and Polyester.
The Polyester is a budget resin
system with a wide range of colour pigments and is the most forgiving
(easiest) to work with. It's also easier to get hold of materials to repair
with - should that ever be required.
Epoxy is currently one of the toughest resin
system widely available. There are others but they are not so easy to get
hold of and are not so great for making boats/paddles with.
Epoxy is a much thinner resin than polyester so you also may not need to use
as much to achieve the same/higher strength characteristics as a polyester
lamination.
Epoxy Vinylester is Mega's preferred
resin system as it shares many properties of Polyester (relatively easy to
work with - wide colour range) and is not as expensive as native Epoxy.
Other constructions are available but
they tend to be more expensive. These includes the following options, but
ask for the additional cost when ordering:-
 | Clear Deck - Epoxy Vinylester
 | Shows the fabric of the
material in the deck as well as the Hull |
|
| Clear Deck - Epoxy
| Same overall construction
as above, but with Epoxy resin - will be a little lighter
than standard competition spec |
|
| Vac-Bag - Epoxy
| More layers of material
and lighter than standard competition construction |
|
|
If you want something lighter than
standard, then there is always a premium to pay for something that may not last
as long.
Generally speaking, Mega boats are made
with a single deck colour and a clear (natural) Hull colour, although you
can ask for the coloured Hull as well at no additional cost.
Usually Mega only makes clear (natural)
Deck and Hull boats for shows and exhibitions or for special orders.
