Bruce: I received this from NDK: > it seems that only the gelcoat has cracked as there is no indication of any > internal damage, so this is not a problem.This is likely to be caused by an > impact... >..... The solution is to dig > out the cracks with a sharp blade (before you fill with gelcoat, make sure the > surface is dry) . This needs to be done soon as water will enter the > glassfibre. > As regards to the outside seam strip, this is only a cosmetic addition to > cover the joint between the deck & hull, it serves no structural purpose. The > internal seam consists of a layer of 3"Diolen Tape and a layer of 2"Woven > Glass Tape, this forms the internal strength in the kayak. > Tell the guy not to worry, his kayak won`t fall apart !!! > > I WANT to believe they're not really cracks, but even if they > prove to > be real cracks, you guys are doing a great job of reassuring me and getting me > settled down. I think I'd be interested in getting the cracks sealed up whether you replace it with gel or Mark's suggestions. If you are worried about strength, you can always put a little more glass on the inside, under the area where the cracks are. Robert PS I still have that beautiful, almost new Eddyline Falcon 18 I'll trade you. It's of a comparable value new. Hardly a scratch on it...and what with your Explorer with all the cracks and what not.... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Jun 14 2000 - 12:02:43 PDT
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