Re: [Paddlewise] cracks?

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From: Scott Preston <srp_at_oswego.edu>
To: <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Wednesday, August 02, 2000 12:25 PM
Subject: [Paddlewise] cracks?


> I recently was shipped a new kevlar kayak. At the stern (both sides) and
bow

 Hi Scott,
About 5 yrs ago I ordered a Kevlar/ Carbon Fibre Kayak from one of the
better British builders. It paddled fine and maintained its shape as long as
I was paddling it or it was hung in the slings in the garage. If I camped
out, it got a flat spot where the hull met the ground. After several months
the flat spot became concave. Fortunately I had bought it from a great
outfitter who, get this....... Volunteered to take it back, and order any
other boat I wanted. I ordered a Kevlar/carbon fibre Nekki Arluk 1.9 and
have been in love with it for all these years.
Stress cracks don't improve with age. Gelcoat that is applied too thick will
cause spider cracks eventually. May I suggest you notify your outfitter
immediately, then use it to see what happens..... Maybe nothing will happen,
and it will be a great boat.
Patri


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