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Re: many choices
By:Curtis
Date: 11/24/2003, 7:14 pm
In Response To: many choices (West)

: I agree with Rehd that one doesn't need to fill the weave but some do want it
: filled.

: I have never filled the weave on any of my canvas skinned kayaks , it would
: take too much filler which adds a lot of weight. I don't use canvas
: anymore as it is more expensive than 8 oz nylon - which is a pretty good
: skin material for the price.

Thank you all for your responses, I found the Black Knight product and will give it a try. I do not think I will try to kill the weave totally but will try for a nice finish. Since this is my first boat I will continue the learning curve.

Thanks Again.

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Less toxic coating for canvas
Curtis Hobson -- 11/21/2003, 12:13 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Less toxic coating for canvas
Greg Stamer -- 11/25/2003, 9:51 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Less toxic coating for canvas
Mike Hanks -- 11/21/2003, 11:03 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Less toxic coating for canvas
West -- 11/21/2003, 5:02 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Less toxic coating for canvas
West -- 11/23/2003, 8:03 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Less toxic coating for canvas
Rehd -- 11/23/2003, 8:27 pm
many choices
West -- 11/23/2003, 8:50 pm
Re: many choices
Curtis -- 11/24/2003, 7:14 pm