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Re: Epoxy: copper under epoxy
By:David Hanson
Date: 4/23/2002, 11:10 am
In Response To: Epoxy: copper under epoxy (Jamin)

: I have worn through the double fiberglassed ends of my chesapeake 16 twice so
: far. I was wondering if I could "glue" a 1/2" strip of
: copper sheet metal to the bottom of the boat for better abrasion
: resistance?

I would use the 3.5 oz kevlar pads that Mr. Sweet sells for canoe skids.

http://www.johnrsweet.com/Kevlar.html

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Epoxy: copper under epoxy
Jamin -- 4/23/2002, 10:13 am
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Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 4/23/2002, 2:28 pm
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Patsy -- 5/3/2002, 10:51 am
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Pete Roszyk -- 5/2/2002, 11:21 pm
Re: Epoxy: copper under epoxy
Jamin -- 4/24/2002, 1:51 pm
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Paul G. Jacobson -- 4/24/2002, 11:19 pm
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Jay Babina -- 4/23/2002, 11:13 am
Re: Epoxy: copper under epoxy
Rich D -- 4/23/2002, 11:11 am
Re: Epoxy: copper under epoxy
David Hanson -- 4/23/2002, 11:10 am