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: I have a canvas/wood frame tandem kayak, and it must be about 35 years old
: now. It is at the point where it requires some restoration, and I was
: hoping that you or someone else in this forum could give me some advice.

: It's in fairly good condition for a kayak that has seen use. It Some holes
: have developed in the canvas, and this is really the greatest weakness.
: Last summer water actually came in while we were in the lake :-) At that
: point I knew it needed more care.

: Some questions: 1.) What is the best way (for a student on a budget) to
: repair the canvas shell of the kayak. I used polyester supplied by a man in Maine. I think his name is Platt Montfort. I think he has a website. Search by the name.

: 2.) What sort of hard rubberized coating would be appropriate for painting
: onto the bottom (along the "keel") to protect the boat from
: further wear at the lake's edge. I put down some sacrifice strips on the bottom of the kayak and attached to the stringers with screws through the polyester and epoxied that to the skin.

: 3.) What sort of water repelent treatment is used with canvas (i.e. that
: won't EAT the canvas or anything nasty) So that it is hydrophobic and
: repels the water that gets splashed on it. Just used regular paint.

: 4.) What adhesives would you recommend for re-attaching
: "?leather?/?rubber?" reinforcing pieces on the bow and stern of
: the canvas skin? I just doubled the cloth at the bow. I used some heat-tape also supplied by Montfort.

: Thanks for your help. I'm thrilled to find someone who has worked on these
: kayaks.

: Greg.