Evan said: >> I remember someone else (I think it was Matt) commenting (hopefully I'm not taking this out of context) to the effect that if you reinforce one area very solidly, then the junction point between that area and the unreinforced areas receive more stress and thus become more susceptible to cracking. Is it best to try to feather it out, like in taping drywall? Or is this unnecessary for this kind of reinforcement.<< Not sure it was me but it could have been. Keels are usually very strong so feathering would not be necessary (to minimize stress risers) but it will probably look a lot better if you feather the patch. And for a keel keep the patch narrow so it just covers the wear area. Marinetex will work for this but it will probably be more difficult to do a smooth job and I think it only comes in Gray or White. Matt Broze http://www.marinerkayaks.com *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Jun 16 2000 - 09:24:21 PDT
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