> Nancy Koeppen wrote: > > Regarding slippery boats: I'm thinking of several boats and instances, all > > fiberglass touring "kayaks." > > Don't put UV protectants on composite materials - there's no need. You > only need to put the stuff on plastic fittings and rubber hatch covers. > Don't even bother with lifelines and bungies - they should be replaced > every few years; if they are significantly damaged by UV in those > timeframes, you should paddle at a lower orbit. > I put it on some canoes which are vinyl-covered abs which might have some uv risks. It does also help keep the boat clean (this is New Joisey after all) and the boats seem to work betterin the water. --But also I sitll remember helping someone a few years ago put a 303'd kayak on a car and having it slip right out of my hands onto the ground. It was gelcoated and I'm not sure if it sustained damage... Joe P. *************************************************************************** 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 Mar 20 2007 - 12:19:26 PDT
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