Re: [Paddlewise] Surf Sprayskirt Fix

Another trick that helps sprayskirts stay on plastic boats is to take some 
fine sandpaper (maybe 120-150 grit) and roughen the underside of the cockpit 
coaming.
If both the plastic and the sprayskirt have smooth surfaces, there may be a 
tendency for the skirt to slip off with added tension.  Roughing the surface 
adds a little friction into the equation, which may be enough of a fix in 
some cases.

Erik Sprenne
S end of Lake Michigan

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Hilliard" <kiayker_at_sbcglobal.net>
Subject: [Paddlewise] Surf Sprayskirt Fix

>I made an interesting discovery today. Several weeks ago I needed a new 
>sprayskirt for my surf boat, a Perception Sabre.
>
> The skirt was not a great fit, but was close enough to get by with. 
> However it was continually popping off whenever I would put strain on it. 
>
> I was thinking of replacing the bungee with a larger diameter stronger one 
> to try to make it work, but decided instead to add a second bungee 
> instead, just to see what would happen. It worked like a charm! With the 
> double bungees in the skirt I was able to achieve a secure water tight fit 
> with less tension required then when I was trying to get the single bungee 
> to work. In fact, this is the best, most water tight fit I have ever had 
> on this boat! I have several theories as to why the double bungees work so 
> well, but the bottom line is - it works! Those of you who are having 
> trouble getting a secure water tight fit with your boats sprayskirt might 
> want to give the double bungees a try.
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