Re: [Paddlewise] Perfect Boat is Plastic! How To Store/Car Top

Duane,

I think you may be mistaken.  In any usage I have heard, "oil canning"
means flex.  Old style oil cans dispensed oil by flexing the bottom of
the can.  Boat hulls that work in and out in waves are said to oil can. 
It is most often considered a negative contribution to performance. 
What you are calling a dent is in fact a dent.

Mark

Strosaker_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
> Henry,
> 
> Oil canning is simply a dent.
> 
> The best way to store a plastic kayak is to hang it sideways from two straps,
> both about a third of the way from each end.  You also want to store it out
> of direct sunlight and in an area that isn't too hot.  After each use, I
> rotate the side it rests on.
> As for car topping, use properly adjusted saddles that support the kayak
> horizontally in the area between the side and bottom.  You don't want any
> weight on the area around the keelson.  Do not overtighten the straps.
> Taking the slack out is tight enough for me.  The same goes for the bow tie
> down.
> 
> It really is funny how much abuse a plastic sea kayak can take when it is
> paddled and easily it can be damaged when stored or car topped.
> 
> Duane Strosaker
> Southern California


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