Re: [Paddlewise] PaddleWise V1 #493

A friend of mine used aircraft fabric on her baidarka and I wasn't too
impressed with the result.  It looked as if it would puncture very easily.
Canvas and paint is moderatly strong, cheap and non toxic.
Polymers coated with polymers are very strong, but the coating can be
quite toxic while drying.

For more information, contact George Dyson (look for the phone # in the
classifieds in Seakayaker), or surf the baidarka achives at:

http://robroy.totalsports.net/baidarka/

-Ross Murray

> Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 21:14:31 -0400
> From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_interlog.com>
> Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Baidarka
> 
> HTERVORT_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
> > One of the great features of Bruce's boats is
> > the finish he uses.  It's a 2-part polyurethane on heavy nylon, covered with
> > marine varnish.  It is very tough, but also very pretty.  Being translucent
> > with a light tan color, it has a rather organic look, resembling some hides
> > I've seen.
> 
> I was asking some small-aircraft-pilot friends of mine about materials to use
> for making a skin on frame kayak (one of them is making three stitch&glue
> boats) and they suggested heavy weight Ceconite (dacron).  Would this be
> good?
> 
> They also said to stay away from polyurethanes, especially the two part kinds.
> They suggested the polydope stuff would be fine.  Any opinions - or should I
> try the baidarka list?
> 
> Mike
> 
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