[Paddlewise] Sound of One Hull Cracking

From: Bob Denton <bob_at_dnax.com>
Date: Fri, 1 May 1998 11:30:58 -5
I'm not sure if I sent this to the list or not, but Valley will be 
replacing my carbon/kevlar Nordkapp. They had experienced a similar 
problem with a couple of other models made around the same time, in 
mid 95.

They have changed their production methodology and now heat cure the 
boats. 

Both Stan, at Great River (the US importers) and Robin at Valley were 
exceptional in the way they handled this. I didn't have to ask..they 
offered! 

They are also going to let me select wahtever configuration I'd 
prefer, since the other boat was "off the shelf". 

I'm probably going to keep the skg, but I wonder if any Nordkappers 
have any feel for the traditional vs Jubilee hull design? Any 
comments on moving the bulhead for use as a foot brace?


cya
Bob Denton
Gulf Stream International
Boynton Beach, Florida
Internet Web Site Development
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