Re: [Paddlewise] Hole effects (was: Bow and Stern Lines)

Erik Sprenne writes:

> The crossbars I currently have on the
> racks are somewhat rusted in several spots, but I've
> fashioned oak dowels to fit *inside* the Yakima crossbars to
> extend their life (and have new bars in the basement for the
> time when the current bars finally fail).

Something I've done to extend the life of Yakima bars is to put a cotton 
ball inside each end and then pour Shoe Goo or equivalent on top to form a 
plug. Also, painting any bare steel will help to delay the onset of rust. 

Fortunately, this year it looks like the road salt season will be a short 
one here in Minnesota. 

Chuck Holst 
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