RE: [Paddlewise] & fiberglass

This is true, Kevlar is susceptible to UV degradation that's why it's a good idea when purchasing Kevlar boats to not get clear finishes.

Steve Freund
QCC Kayaks / Swift Canoes
Canoes and Kayaks Direct
(888) SwiftUSA
http://www.qualitycomposites.com


-----Original Message-----
From:	Bob Denton [SMTP:BDenton_at_aquagulf.com]
Sent:	Tuesday, December 08, 1998 4:44 PM
To:	a.ferguson_at_chem.canterbury.ac.nz; paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subject:	RE: [Paddlewise] & fiberglass

I have heard about kevlar boats destroyed by UV. I was told you could poke a finger through em..
cya
> -----Original Message-----
> 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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