Re: [Paddlewise] Keelguard?

From: MICHAEL SILVIUS <M.Silvius_at_worldnet.att.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 2004 10:52:36 -0500
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From: <kayakwriter_at_netscape.net>
> I gather from this you have experience of applying it to composite boats
as well as your frame and skin boat. Any pointers for putting it on
fibreglass/Kevlar craft? I was thinking I'd use masking tape to mask off the
boundaries. Any suggestions getting a smooth finish that will minimize drag
in the water?

Philip:
I should think masking of boundaries as you sugest would work nicely. You
can smooth the stuff w/ a wet finger. It does dry quikly so you'l need to
work swiftly or do small bits at a time.
I have not applied it to my glass boats but had some on my bench top which
is made of un-coated MDF. A few weeks after it was fully cured I puled it
off w/ some work but it did not pull up any of the wood surface off the
bench. I also have been able to pull it off the SOF boats with some work but
no damage to the underlying paint and fabric. When cured it is as hard as an
automobile tire rubber.
michael
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