Re: [Paddlewise] Klepper Sprayskirt

> I got a double (two chimneys) and a solo made from a nylon weave and
attached
> with stick-on velcro which is applied to the wood coaming.  I did all this
> before buying Ralph's book (I know, I know!)  Having now bought and read
his
> book, Ralph says there's a "good" and a "bad" sprayskirt from Klepper, and
I
> think I got the "bad" kind.  Can anyone elaborate on the good and bad
aspects
> before they become a "used" item?  Thanks
>

Hi Gary,

The best Klepper sprayskirt is the "Expedition" which tucks under the
coaming and fix by inflating the sponsons. It has plastic rimmed holes, to
which you can attach a more conventional type sprayskirt. I don't know if
there is a single seat version for the Aerius II.

The "Touring" model you have is not too bad either, and a lot more practical
for packing stuff into the boat. I have one myself, albeit for a single, and
never had to try it in any serious waves yet. You do need to be careful
though when sticking the velcro to the coaming, so it does not come loose.
There should be some instructions with them on how to do it properly,
otherwise they might be on one of Klepper's websites.

The previous model of the "Touring" was not attached with velcro but with a
few metal clips. This was not a very good solution, and probably the one
Ralph D. refers to. As far as I know, Klepper stopped selling these some
years ago, I have my velcro one for three years now.

regards,

    Kees

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