[Paddlewise] Using oil and wax on wooden frame?

Date: Tue, 21 Sep 1999 08:06:01 +0000
Ferdinand Soethe wrote:

"True, in our experience the Nautiraid (so far) doesn't leak at all. But the
water we brought in when getting into the boat stayed there all day and has
visibly discolored the wooden ends. What I can't tell is, when discoloration
ends and corosion of the woods begins.

Regards,
Ferdinand"

Hi Ferdinand, thanks for the trip description.  
	Keeping water and also sand and grit out of a folding kayak is a challenge
for me also.  I am concerned about the wear on the boat's skin when sand
gets between the frame pieces and the covering fabric.  Then the flexing of
the boat over time could wear holes through the skin.  So I am looking for
a good sea sock (fabric tube-bag that attaches around the coaming and
inserts into the cockpit, then you sit inside this).  If you or any other
Paddlewisers know one that is durable and comfortable for the Nautiraid
kayaks, I would appreciate that information.
	Cheers, 
	John
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