Since the typical application procedure for graphite powder and epoxy involves sanding, it is doubtful that that material gets all that hard, but the lubricating properties of graphite may help rocks slide off instead of cutting in. BTW, remember that graphite is conductive and can have a severe galvanic reaction with some metals such as aluminum. Aluminum footbraces on a boat with graphite could corrode badly in certain situations. At 6:17 PM -0600 11/8/98, Bob Washburn wrote: >Chesapeake Light Craft's shop notes discusses adding graphite to the epoxy >used to finish the bottom of the boat. The Notes indicate it creates a >tough scratch resistant, low friction surface. My knowledge of fluid >dynamics tells me a low friction surface has minimal effect on boat >performance, but does it make the finish more scratch resistant? Anyone >have any experience with adding graphite to the epoxy finish? > ,,, > (o o) >==================oOO--(_)--OOo========================== > Bob Washburn >whiterabbit_at_iw.edwpub.com or rwashbu_at_siue.edu >The only difference between a rut and a grave is the depth. >========================================================= >*************************************************************************** >PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List >Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net >Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net >Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ >*************************************************************************** Nick Schade Guillemot Kayaks 10 Ash Swamp Rd Glastonbury, CT 06033 (860) 659-8847 Schade_at_guillemot-kayaks.com http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/ >>>>"It's not just Art, It's a Craft!"<<<< *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Nov 09 1998 - 08:58:33 PST
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