On 18 Aug 2003 at 12:39, William Wetzel wrote: > Do any of you have any ideas for a lubricant that would > make removal easier without compromising watertightness? I am told > that petroleum-based lunbricants will rot the rubber. You can get silicone-based lubricants, but they might create a seal that generates suction and makes the cover harder to remove. They are available at several sources, including game stores (for foosball tables and stuff), adult stores (condom lubricants) and industrial suppliers (all things rubber). I'd look at getting a replacement cover and try a few to see if they are just a tad larger and looser than the one you have. You could also consider sanding the rim of either the cover or the hatch to make it a bit larger/smaller respectively. I'd do the cover, since it's easier to replace if you mess it up. IIRC, the Valley covers are actually urethane plastic not rubber and are stiffer and harder to use. See if Kayaksport makes a rubber cover the same size. I've used both types on kayaks and greatly prefer the Kayaksport covers that came with my Ellesmere. Mike *************************************************************************** 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 Aug 18 2003 - 10:52:45 PDT
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