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Re: "Soft Padeye" Slots
By:Joe Greenley
Date: 11/15/2000, 9:56 pm
In Response To: Re: "Soft Padeye" Slots (Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks)

: Looks slick. I would be worried about the webbing wicking water in. While
: water might not come in when you pour a bucket over it, if the webbing
: stays wet it will tend to wick into the webbing and might drip inside.
: Probably not enough to cause any real problems, but people who insist on
: 100% water proof might not approve.

Hello Nick,
I have found that the melted and beaded end of the webbing, in addition to the sealant, keep all of water out of the kayak.
Joe

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Joe Greenley -- 11/15/2000, 2:27 am
Re: "Soft Padeye" Slots
Spidey -- 11/15/2000, 12:35 pm
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Joe Greenley -- 11/15/2000, 10:12 pm
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Spidey -- 11/15/2000, 2:29 pm
Re: "Soft Padeye" Slots
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 11/15/2000, 9:18 am
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Joe Greenley -- 11/15/2000, 9:56 pm
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Dale Frolander -- 11/15/2000, 2:53 am
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Joe Greenley -- 11/15/2000, 9:53 pm
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Dale Frolander -- 11/16/2000, 3:20 am