[Paddlewise] FW: Kayak fiberglass repair ?

From: Anne Lednicer <anneled_at_sprynet.com>
Date: Tue, 13 May 2003 08:50:06 -0700
Kayak fiberglass repair
I have a dearly loved kayak that gets dragged up the beach a lot (better the
boat than my body) I had a hole on the bottom under the back stern hatch
that repaired with fiberglass and I have a fiberglass skid stip along the
back keel. This weekend the epoxy and a layer of the fiberglass came off –
the exact size and shape of the fiberglass repair. (rectangle) I’m looking
for some good advise on how to redo this repair and also wondering if I can
use stronger materials (kevlor, polyethelene…?) for the patch and for a new
skid strip that might be tougher – not sure if I can marry these materials
to fiberglass. The boat is an easy rider Eskimo double. Thank you! Adise is
greatly appreciated!

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