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Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
By:Justin
Date: 5/19/2010, 12:55 pm
In Response To: Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g (wwfloyd)

: Not sure on canvas. It's been decades since I used canvas on one,
: so don't know the price, nor best coatings (some use latex paint
: on canvas). Canvas might be tougher. The PVC is fairly prone to
: abrasion, but is easy to repair, using a patch, and the same
: HH-66 glue used in skinning. As I recall, PVC material and glue
: for a 17 ft. Sea Rider ran me around $85. By comparison, the 12
: oz. nylon and 2-part polyurethane from Spiritline that I'm using
: now is about $150.

Is there a site that gives a good rundown of the pros/cons of all the common skin materials?
My main concern is probably durability, since I have never paddled a kayak before I am worried about abrasion and punctures, but price is a huge concern as well. I will also admit that I don't care for all the wrinkles that I see in PVC covered boats.

Messages In This Thread

Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any good?
Justin -- 5/18/2010, 1:03 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Michael -- 5/20/2010, 12:14 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Justin -- 5/20/2010, 1:59 pm
PPS: *PIC*
Michael -- 5/20/2010, 12:51 pm
Re: PPS:
Michael -- 5/20/2010, 12:53 pm
PS:
Michael -- 5/20/2010, 12:30 pm
My two cents *PIC*
Dave Gentry -- 5/19/2010, 9:54 am
Re: My two cents
graybeard -- 5/19/2010, 1:56 pm
Re: My two cents
Mike Bielski -- 5/19/2010, 4:19 pm
Re: My two cents
graybeard -- 5/20/2010, 2:23 pm
Addendum
Dave Gentry -- 5/19/2010, 10:08 am
Re: Addendum
Kudzu -- 5/19/2010, 3:16 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/19/2010, 2:02 am
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Kudzu -- 5/18/2010, 9:41 pm
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Malcolm Schweizer -- 5/20/2010, 8:55 am
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Charlie -- 5/18/2010, 9:04 pm
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wwfloyd -- 5/18/2010, 4:12 pm
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Justin -- 5/18/2010, 7:10 pm
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Brian Scarborough -- 5/19/2010, 9:35 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Mike Hanks -- 5/21/2010, 11:52 am
Re: PU?
Doug S -- 5/21/2010, 2:11 pm
Re: PU?
Mike Hanks -- 5/21/2010, 3:29 pm
Re: PU?
Doug S -- 5/21/2010, 10:56 pm
Re: PU?
Mike Hanks -- 5/22/2010, 1:13 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Bill Hamm -- 5/20/2010, 12:27 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Justin -- 5/20/2010, 10:15 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Mike Savage -- 5/20/2010, 5:46 pm
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Justin -- 5/20/2010, 8:05 pm
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Mike Savage -- 5/21/2010, 5:27 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Bill Hamm -- 5/21/2010, 6:01 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Bill Hamm -- 5/21/2010, 12:47 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Brian Scarborough -- 5/20/2010, 7:34 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Bill Hamm -- 5/21/2010, 12:42 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
brian scarborough -- 5/21/2010, 7:08 am
Warning - Thread drift
Dave Gentry -- 5/20/2010, 12:11 am
Re: Warning - Thread drift
Bill Hamm -- 5/20/2010, 12:30 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Bill Hamm -- 5/19/2010, 12:25 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
wwfloyd -- 5/18/2010, 11:29 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Justin -- 5/19/2010, 1:38 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
graybeard -- 5/19/2010, 2:02 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
wwfloyd -- 5/18/2010, 8:39 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Justin -- 5/19/2010, 12:55 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Dave Gentry -- 5/19/2010, 1:48 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Dave Gentry -- 5/19/2010, 9:27 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Bill Hamm -- 5/20/2010, 12:22 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Bill Hamm -- 5/20/2010, 1:43 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Brian Scarborough -- 5/20/2010, 7:38 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Bill Hamm -- 5/21/2010, 12:36 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Justin -- 5/20/2010, 10:12 am
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Brian Scarborough -- 5/20/2010, 12:15 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Justin -- 5/20/2010, 2:06 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
brian scarborough -- 5/20/2010, 9:46 pm
Re: Skin-on-Frame: Are thewoodshop.com plans any g
Kurt Maurer -- 5/18/2010, 7:43 pm