RE: [Paddlewise] & fiberglass

I have heard about kevlar boats destroyed by UV. I was told you could poke a
finger through em..

cya

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> From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of 
> Alex Ferguson
> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 1998 6:01 AM
> To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] & fiberglass
> 
> 
> >      Now for the other topic. We have had numerous comments
> > concerning how long a plastic kayak will last. But my craft is 
> > fiberglass, so naturally one wonders-how long can you expect a
> > fiberglass kayak to last?
> 
> I know of one yacht, on a mooring, 35+ years old.
> 
> Your glass kayak could outlast you.
> 
> Alex
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> Electronics Workshop, Chem Dept, Univ of Canterbury
> Christchurch, New Zealand
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