Re: [Paddlewise] more on life of plastic and plast

From: Michael Neverdosky <MichaelN_at_cycat.com>
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 08:10:30 +0000
This may be true as long as you keep the boat out of the sun.
UV is probably the biggest danger to most plastics.

People in the tropics also spend lots of money on ice.
I prefer to just go to a place with lots of ice around,
my first choice is Antarctica.

michael

kayaker_at_caribsurf.com wrote:
> 
> This is only an unscientific observation but nevertheless just something to say on the subject.  I have a feeling plastic boats last longer in a tropical environment where they do not get frozen as in winter.
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