Lew wrote: >The boats that are being discussed belong to my wife and I. Do I understand correctly: The Pintails were brought from 7500 ft elevation to sea level with the VCP hatch covers on, and placed in the water at sea level, resulting in damage to the hull and deck? What was the damage? Obviously sufficient to require the distributor to replace the boats! The maker of my boat supplied small valves from garden watering systems, for installation at the top of each bulkhead. They can be opened for travel, closed for paddling. I have not installed them, thinking that the bulging and dipping of the VCP hatch lids would never be enough to cause structural damage to the hull and deck. This clearly needs a rethink. Cheers, PT. *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Apr 16 2003 - 15:55:46 PDT
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