Regarding slippery boats: I'm thinking of several boats and instances, all fiberglass touring "kayaks." Specifically, one was a rescue that proved to be difficult for both the rescuer and rescuee and one was loading a boat onto a car. In the second case, the boat hit the ground because it was too slippery to hang on to. Sorry - forgot about the canoes in the group. Nancy K. * * * * * * * * a GOAL without a PLAN is merely a WISH without a HOPE. [demime 1.01e removed an attachment of type image/jpeg which had a name of image001.jpg] *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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. Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Saturday 24 March 2007 00:29, Michael wrote: > Gelcoat (including clearcoat) _is_ UV protection. Putting UV protectant > on a UV protectant is like wearing two raincoats. That is surely very useful at times - remember that hightech paddle dry suits have at least three layers of Goretex! If one layer leaks the next catches the offender! A lot of car nerds use 303 Aerospace as an extra protecting layer - and it sure is easier to apply that most waxes! Tord *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Tord Eriksson wrote: > A lot of car > nerds use 303 Aerospace as an extra protecting layer - and > it sure is easier to apply that most waxes! Yes, but gel coat on a kayak is a lot thicker than clear coat on a car. BTW - I just touched up my car and after 14 years of sun on the clear coat, the colour is virtually the same as the fresh paint - negligible fading. I think those car nerds are more paranoid than practical :-) Mike *************************************************************************** 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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