Steve H. posted (snip): >suggested using MarineTex epoxy instead of gelcoat. It is stronger and lasts longer---just not quite as pretty, but since the keel is underwater, the only time it is noticed is when the boat's out of the water.< I'd agree here. Sure, you can make some up yourself, but unless you have all the ingredients and the supplies are fresh, the MarineTex is a good option despite the cost. If cosmetics are really important to you, then fork out the bucks for a professional repair. Just don't get ripped off. Some shops charge way too much.* *There was an incident at Port Renfrew in the surf recently. Someone in a ply kit kayak (you know the kind, with the really sharp, pointy bow) punctured someone's new Kevlar kayak. The shop doing the repairs really took the person for a ride (the paddler did get some money back in the end). Doug Lloyd Victoria BC (where the weather was nuking again today) *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Dec 16 2003 - 18:32:41 PST
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