RE: [Paddlewise] Rhino Guard on Hulls?

Jeff, 

The Rhino Guard I have seen in truck boxes is thick, rough and heavy.
Before I applied something like that I would look into applying a coat of
graphite reinforced epoxy.  You should be able to find people that have
experience with the graphite/epoxy mix on Nick Schade's bulletin board.  The
people at CLC might be able to provide advice along with the products.
Another possible source of information is to contact the Minnesota Canoe
Association Boat Building Director. I know one boat builder that put this
mix on the bottom of his stripper and he was very pleased with it for
scratch resistance.  I thought the gray color left a bit to be desired, but
he wanted the protection.

Dana

   >-----Original Message-----
   >Date: Fri, 2 Jun 2000 19:51:37 -0700
   >From: "Jeff" <jwoodall_at_pa.net>
   >Subject: [Paddlewise] Rhino Guard on Hulls?
   >
<snip>
   >The abrasion resistance and tenacity of polyurethane is 
   >super but it would
   >likely add several pounds to the boat and would cost 
   >approximately $5/sq.
   >ft.  I'd like to get some feedback from anyone who has 
   >tried or looked into
   >this as it's likely an irreversible process and I really 
   >like the way this
   >boat handles.
   >
   >Jeff
   

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