Re: [Paddlewise] Slippery kayak cart

On Wednesday 30 March 2005 02.03, you wrote:
> So, does anyone have any suggestions for some kind of coating that I
> could paint on the Ensolite that (a) will stick to it (some glues, for
> example contact cement, don't adhere to it very well -- although
> polyurethane sticks quite well); (b) will provide enough friction to
> keep the kayak from slip-sliding around on the saddle, but without being
> "sticky" (in other words, I don't want dirt or debris sticking to it);
> and (c) will remain flexible.  One idea I was considering is 3m 5200
> marine sealant, though I'm not sure it would remain tacky enough.  As an
> alternative approach, I could glue some kind of tacky material to the foam.

There is sticky foam (rubber foam) that aircraft modellers use to prevent 
their battery packs from sliding around - maybe that would work?

On second thoughts I think it is better to add a few bits of non-slip
tape, as used on decks on sailing boats, for instance. Deep down where
they don't affect too much! The increased drag in the water will be of
the infinitive kind  - or less than a deep scratch in the hull .-)!

Tord
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