----- Original Message ----- From: "Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe" <aldercreek_at_qwest.net> > Heck, if you really want to save H2O why wash it at all?? The metal is > stainless, (correct?) and will only corrode when submerged for long periods > of time. Soon as it is dry the corrosion potential is nill. If you keep a > layer of wax on the glass, same thing. Big f/g boats go cruising for years > without a bath. I always see fiberglass kayak owners washing their boats every chance they get, i.e. when a hose is handy. And I thought it was overkill. Your comments confirm this. Can't see what harm saltwater can do. Same goes for folding kayaks. I seldomly wash mine even after saltwater exposure. If I am in situation where there is a hose and I haven't done it in a long time and in a position to let it dry before packing away, then I will. ralph diaz-- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Nov 04 2002 - 14:00:29 PST
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