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From: Kenneth Cooperstein <cprstn54_at_worldnet.att.net>
subject: [Paddlewise] UV cover for your yak
Date: Sun, 08 Feb 1998 09:15:32 -0500
Concerned that my beautiful plastic emerald Sealution II was going to
fade in the sun when stored in its outside rack, I searched the web
for makers of canoe and kayak covers.  I wound up ordering one from a
canoe cover maker, R&R Canvas, which did a terrific job for around
$100.

The purpose of my cover was to protect the hull from UV fading and
deterioration and to keep this dark-colored boat from baking in the
sun.  R&R wound up using a really heavy polyester in light tan (to
keep the boat cool).  I provided detailed dimensions of the yak and
they produced a custom cover with a draw string that pulls tight like
a shower cap, with extra nylon loops for additional security.

R&R Canvas is in Waverly NY at 607-565-8763.  Ask for Les.

Ken Cooperstein
(no connection to R&R)


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From: Rich Kulawiec <rsk_at_gsp.org>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] UV cover for your yak
Date: Sun, 8 Feb 1998 18:53:40 -0500
I just use ArmorAll.

Well, that and I store the boat(s) out of direct sunlight.

---Rsk
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From: Tom <tgpage_at_nh.ultranet.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] UV cover for your yak
Date: Tue, 10 Feb 1998 21:50:24 -0800
Thanks for the info on kayak covers.  Protecting my stripper from the
sun is a big concern to me because the clear epoxy will deteriate under
UV, even with a coat of varnish.  Was the fabric of your cover
Sunbrella?  I bought 6 yards last year, but still haven't gotten around
to sewing my own cover.  
Tom
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