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One other thought...
By:Robert N Pruden
Date: 12/8/2004, 4:51 am
In Response To: I'll be watching, John, I'm curious about this one *NM* (Robert N Pruden)

Lining the entire cockpit just might be good insulation for those frigid days I have to paddle through. I currently have a large chunk of closed-cell on the bottom of the hull for both comfort (heels) and warmth. Now that I think of it, lining the whole inside just might be an improvement as long as I seal it tightly against water. It can't hurt to try, a concept I know you are familiar with.

Robert N Pruden

Messages In This Thread

Strip: Under deck water tight compartment, done. *Pic*
John Monroe -- 12/5/2004, 3:49 am
Nice Job John!...
Bill Cruz -- 12/6/2004, 3:47 pm
Re: Strip: Under deck water tight compartment, don
Thomas Duncan -- 12/5/2004, 6:34 pm
Yes, a velcro strip for added lid security. *NM*
John Monroe -- 12/6/2004, 5:30 am
Can you post a pic w/o the lid? *NM*
Robert N Pruden -- 12/5/2004, 10:14 am
Kayak is upside down. *Pic*
John Monroe -- 12/6/2004, 5:26 am
Re: Kayak is upside down.
STEVE POLLACK -- 12/6/2004, 12:20 pm
Padding & Floatation-experiment. *Pic*
John Monroe -- 12/7/2004, 4:50 am
So why not just build a submarine? *Pic*
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/9/2004, 4:08 pm
A funny story Paul--John
John Monroe -- 12/10/2004, 5:28 am
Re: A funny story Paul--John
Paul G. Jacobson -- 12/10/2004, 12:14 pm
I'll be watching, John, I'm curious about this one *NM*
Robert N Pruden -- 12/8/2004, 4:48 am
One other thought...
Robert N Pruden -- 12/8/2004, 4:51 am
Re: Kayak is upside down.
Thomas Duncan -- 12/7/2004, 12:05 am
That is 1/2" or 1" closed cell foam
Robert N Pruden -- 12/7/2004, 4:11 am
OH NO, HERE WE GO AGAIN ! *NM*
Erik, Belgium -- 12/6/2004, 4:11 pm