Date: 7/3/2001, 11:24 am
: We used regular (RAKA) epoxy for coating with epoxy tints added. I believe we
: the first to do that and a lot of people , including Bill Lowe considered
: it not a good idea. It's worked out great. The kayak skin still has plenty
: of flex. I did a lot of test panels before I did it.
Jay,
Did you use one coat of epoxy to "just fill" the weave? Any UV protection or is that necessary? I'm considering a rebuild of my Wally this winter and may try that.
I'd agree on the saggy nylon. I tested some for "X" and could never keep it stretched tight. I was really pleased with the polyester (from Dyson) I used on "X". The two part urethane you mention is probably the GACO stuff. Supposed to be extremely durable, but also expensive and toxic to apply. I think Dyson may sell it or similar. So far the regular water based urethane has been fine on my boat. Time will tell, though.
Bill
Messages In This Thread
- Kayak Skin Selection
Ken Moran -- 7/2/2001, 9:39 am- Re: Kayak Skin Selection
Jay Babina -- 7/3/2001, 10:12 am- polyester skin query
mike allen -- 7/4/2001, 2:29 pm- Re: polyester skin query
West -- 7/4/2001, 7:34 pm- Re: polyester skin query
Bill Price -- 7/5/2001, 11:13 am- Re: polyester skin query
West -- 7/5/2001, 2:10 pm- Re: polyester skin query
Bill Price -- 7/5/2001, 2:42 pm
- Re: polyester skin query
- Re: polyester skin query
- Re: polyester skin query
- Re: Kayak Skin Selection
Bill Price -- 7/3/2001, 11:24 am- Re: Kayak Skin Selection
Jay Babina -- 7/3/2001, 3:38 pm- Re: Kayak Skin Selection
West -- 7/3/2001, 1:35 pm - Re: Kayak Skin Selection
- Re: polyester skin query
- Re: Kayak Skin Selection
Tony -- 7/2/2001, 11:43 am- Re: Kayak Skin Selection
Roger Nuffer -- 7/2/2001, 10:47 am- Re: Kayak Skin Selection
Rehd -- 7/2/2001, 9:56 am - polyester skin query
- Re: Kayak Skin Selection