Re: [Paddlewise] Split Deck/Hull seam--Again! What do you think?

From: Melissa Reese <melissa_at_bonnyweeboaty.net>
Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 19:08:00 -0700
Hi Dave,

On Friday, October 26, 2007, at 6:04:22 PM PST, you wrote:

> Mark, I am very impressed QCC stood behind their deck seam.
> Considering your use, I think it might be good to ask them to really
> beef up this one.

Good idea.  However...

>From Mark's written, photo, and video descriptions of his "normal
paddling" (I enjoy them all, Mark, by the way!), I really don't see
him "abusing" his boat so badly, so it does make me wonder if there
might be some issue with the QCC seams (though like most people, I am
very impressed with their apparent level of customer service).

My old CD Caribou has seen all sorts of "abuse" in surf, rock gardens,
and sea caves, and though she has plenty of superficial scars to show
for her many years (10+) of bouncy service (including many
embarrassingly spectacular surf wipeouts), she's yet to split a seam.
I know it's always a possibility, but so far, so good.

-- 
Melissa
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