Re: [Paddlewise] Cleaning fibreglass kayaks

From: Elias Ross <generic_elias_at_yahoo.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 16:32:28 -0800 (PST)
--- PeterO <rebyl_kayak_at_iprimus.com.au> wrote:
> G'Day,
> 
> After paddling I've been rinsing kayaks first with sea water to get rid of
> sand/mud then with fresh water (using a watering can, which saves water) to

I suggest you do not wash your boat, and instead use the deck as a salt
lick on those days you aren't able to make it down to the beach.

My stepfather has a 20-yr old fiberglass boat which is never washed, and
aside from washing out the spider nests, has never been well cared for.
Plus, it's been left outside in the sun for the last few years.  The
plastic boat he has, (some random Aqua Terra model)
is (unfortunately) quite "wavey" on the bottom from being melted in
the summer sun and kept upside down, although even it is still
in operational condition.



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Elias Ross / 470 2nd Ave S #313 / Kirkland WA 98033
http://www.maison-otaku.net/~genman

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