G'Day Paddlewisers, I'm guessing there's been a holiday in the US as Paddlewise has turned very quiet. And I have a couple of burning issues to discuss:~) My Pittarak has just gone back to the manufacturer for repairs to numerous gelcoat calamities, to fix a leak in the day hatch and to consider replacing the rudder with a skeg. The kayak builder is suggesting it might be worth selling the old boat and buying a new one of the same model. This sounds like a good idea except that its taken years to fit it out to suit me and I hate getting rid of old and trusted gear. Leads me to the question. Just how long can a fibre glass kayak last if its regularly maintained? Do high (as in Australian) levels of UV in sunlight make a difference? All the best, PeterO http://www.paddlewise.com/whoswho/whoswho7.html#PeterOsman *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I have seen kayaks where the gel coat failed and you could poke your finger through it. cu *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Wed, 10 Sep 2003 14:21:31 -0400, "Bob Denton" <bdenton_at_soytek.com> said: > I have seen kayaks where the gel coat failed and you could poke your > finger through it. At which point I would have to ask what the layup was. I could see a poorly layed up chopped glass boat failing like that. I own a kevlar canoe bought new in 1978, it has a skincoat finish - no gel coat. It spent about 10 years on top of a car in a parking lot with no shelter or cover. I used to paddle at lunch most days, so I took the boat to work everyday. It's incredibly ugly and highly abused but it's still water tight. It's aptly named "The beater". Kirk -- Kirk Olsen kork4_at_cluemail.com *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
This was a weave and I believe it was Kevlar. It had been lying in the Florida sun for a number of years. Cya *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
The deck of my 1995 Pintail, which I bought used & have owned for just a few yrs, looks new. The hull is shiny except for the usual scratches. I swipe it with Formula 303 when I think of it and store it under a carport. After upgrading to glass I will never go back to plastic. After (almost) completing my first S & G kit I have realized that glass is almost infinitely fixable. Jim et al ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kirk Olsen" <kork4_at_cluemail.com> > I own a kevlar canoe bought new in 1978, it has a skincoat finish - no > gel coat. > It spent about 10 years on top of a car in a parking lot with no shelter > or cover. > It's incredibly ugly and highly abused but it's still water tight. > Kirk Olsen *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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