Re: [Paddlewise] Quirks and Modifiying Plastic boats

From: Niels Blaauw <niels.blaauw_at_wanadoo.nl>
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 15:11:58 -0700
Stephen Huskey wrote:
> 
> Well I you guys did a good job scaring me to death!  I guess I'll just leave
> my boat alone :(
> 

Stephen: You clearly have a "quirk" preventing you from modifying your
kayak. Unlike tunnels or large vessels, this is not a fear that you can
simply avoid: Drilling holes in a kayak can be so much fun, you'll just
HAVE to overcome your problem. Try to take it in small steps to get used
to it:

- Start by drilling tiny holes
- Offer a friend (not a good friend!) to help him on his boat.
- Get real drunk before drilling
- Find a second hand wreck to practice on
- Drill your first holes in a place out of sight, for instance the
bottom of the hull.

But seriously: It's not that difficult. Try it out on an old bucket: Cut
it in pieces and try to make a piece of abstract art out of it. It may
(or may not) enlighten your wife when you put it on the chimney. All it
will cost you is a one dollar bucket and a "thank you" to the neighbour
you borrowed the burner from. Take the dare!

Niels.
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