Re: [Paddlewise] Fiberglass jitters- deck and hull upkeep

From: <KiAyker_at_aol.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 00:11:43 EDT
In a message dated 8/2/2002 8:36:30 PM Pacific Daylight Time, sc_at_gci.net 
writes:


> a good boat, PROPERLY cared for, SHOULD LAST A LIFETIME! Who wants to sell a
> boat?? You should have a flotilla!

   Actually, I've never sold a kayak. I've given a few away, and I've had a 
couple stolen. I was just trying to speculate as to what it was these more 
anal types were so concerned about with their boats. And just what qualifies 
as "PROPERLY" caring for your boat? I crash my boat into rocks, and bang it 
against docks, and drag it along the beach. Hell, I use my boat for teaching 
classes! Sure, I could use the company's boats, but why would I want to? 
Whatever damage I do to my boat, I'm sure I can fix.

> 
> My Eddyline is a '93. Red deck, scratches galore - newly re-gelcoated
> hull....I still get compliments EVERYTIME I take it out....

   Good for you! I've never even bothered to remove the black type from the 
PVC pipe I used to make the grab loops. I'm not looking for compliments. I'm 
more interested in performance and being able to enjoy the sport without 
having to base my decisions on whether or not I might get a scratch in my 
boat. I guess this is a classic case of different strokes for different folks 
:-) 

Scott
So.Cal.

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