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    Winter time, boredom and the used canoe market

    As winter sets in and dreams of next season become overwhelming, I’ve decided to waste my time scouring craigslist and marketplace for a new canoe. I currently have two OT Packs, which I love, but think it’s time to add something bigger to the fleet. I guess a few notes on specifics: My...
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    Skid plate suggestions

    Just pulled the peel ply off and I must say I'm pretty happy with the results. I was initially worried I was not going to have enough g/flex to finish the job so I only did one layer of dynel, but I think I still have at least half remaining. For anyone who is nervous about undertaking this...
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    Skid plate suggestions

    I attempted to patch that gouge and I'm not sure if I was successful or not. The sides of the tear did not want to lay flat so I don't know if I need to start over or if this will be fine as the skid plate will be going over top of it anyway. I used about a gumball size glob of g/flex and then...
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    Skid plate suggestions

    Mike, Pete, I really wish I could buy you guys a beer, was honestly not expecting this much expert advise for this project, so the pressure is on. My order with Jamestown is supposed to arrive by Monday so I'll have some photo updates for everyone next week. I did add some black pigment to the...
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    Skid plate suggestions

    Thanks for the advise everyone. For simplicity’s sake, I think I might just order everything from Jamestown Distributors unless anyone has any other suggestions. In my cart I have one yard of Dynel fabric (5oz, 55” width) $20.24, WEST System G/flex 650 liquid epoxy resin and hardener 8oz kit...
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    Skid plate suggestions

    Thanks dougd, I think the cloth is probably the way to go over the sleeve
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    Skid plate suggestions

    That is exactly what I am looking to achieve and the gouge is located maybe 8"-10" behind the seat so it should easily be covered by an abrasion plate. So do you think I’d be alright if I got two yards of s-glass (http://www.uscomposites.com/cloth.html), two yards of dynel...
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    Skid plate suggestions

    Just as I was getting ready to wash the mud off my Old Town Pack 12, I noticed I had a pretty considerable gouge near the stern. Given there was also a little yellow rub spot starting to form near the bow, I think it's high time for skid plates. These would be virgin skid plates, and even...
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    Need some royalex advice

    The good news is she floated just fine. I think if I want to continue taking this 70lbs idiot with me I might have to drop the seat a bit to lower the center of gravity. We have a few rainy days coming up this week so I might just tape off a few sections of the adhesive and run a few experiments...
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    Need some royalex advice

    Hahaha, spot on Dave
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    Need some royalex advice

    Lots of good feedback here, seriously, thanks you guys. I'm in the middle of a couple projects but I just got out in the garage to run a quick test. I put some 80 grit on an oscillating sander and liberally spray water throughout the process. It worked it into an almost paste-like substance...
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    Need some royalex advice

    I did very cautiously try a little heat, and while it did soften up the material a little, I don't think it justifies the risk. I did a little more research and several recommended using M-1 Tough Job Remover since it's water-based and wouldn't harm the royalex. I think maybe the plan of action...
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    Need some royalex advice

    I have no idea what sort of adhesive was used, almost seems like construction stuff. I was able to knock a couple of the thicker chunks off using an old joint knife and some light tapping so I wonder if some mineral spirits or maybe even a little heat could soften them up a little more? If it...
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    Need some royalex advice

    Hey guys, first time poster here. After two years of diligently monitoring Facebook and Craigslist I finally snagged an Old Town Pack (12 foot, 33lbs.) for $400. The previous owner had put some sort of "buoyancy" device on the sides with a pretty heavy adhesive and I was wondering if anyone had...
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