That's a good point about invasive species. Being a nearly exclusive saltwater paddler, it didn't occur to me. I can't remember the last time that I paddled two different fresh water bodies consecutively.
The rot issue does affect canvas skins as you pointed out, but the bigger issue is frame rot. Fresh water promotes it, saltwater prevents it. Depending on the wood(s) chosen for the frame, this can be a serious concern. The point is that if you have the option it's best not to do a fresh water rinse of a boat that's been used in saltwater. If I end up with significant sand or other foreign material in an SOF, I'll rinse it with saltwater before loading it on the car. I do the same with fiberglass boats and have never had a problem with them.
Messages In This Thread
- Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Bohdan Szymanik -- 1/31/2011, 2:30 am- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/31/2011, 3:35 am- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Brian Nystrom -- 1/31/2011, 6:40 am- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Paul G. Jacobson -- 1/31/2011, 12:08 pm- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Bohdan Szymanik -- 1/31/2011, 2:22 pm- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Brian Nystrom -- 1/31/2011, 4:31 pm - Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Bill Hamm -- 2/1/2011, 12:49 am - Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Allan -- 1/31/2011, 3:49 am- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Wesley Ewell -- 1/31/2011, 1:37 pm
- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Mike Savage -- 1/31/2011, 5:36 am- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
TheLuckyOne -- 1/31/2011, 7:02 am- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Allan -- 1/31/2011, 3:23 pm
- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Bohdan Szymanik -- 1/31/2011, 2:25 pm- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Phil Nelson -- 1/31/2011, 4:56 pm- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Bohdan Szymanik -- 1/31/2011, 5:29 pm- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Phil Nelson -- 1/31/2011, 9:29 pm- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
Bohdan Szymanik -- 2/1/2011, 12:29 am
- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying
- Re: Other: Rust - kayak carrying