fiberglass
I have an old Core Craft brand fiberglass canoe. It has several minor cracks on the out side surface. The original colour is faded and flat. I would like to have some bodywork and new paint applied. I...
...but the thing leaks real bad. Caulking comes off when I do over the first tree/stump.
Does anyone know if fiberglass would be a better bet or is there something better.
Thanks...
How to fix ribs (wooden) in a fiberglass canoe?
I have a small hole approximately the size of a pencil lead in the bottom of my Wilderness Systems Artic Hawk. It completely penetrates the hull approximately 3 ft. from the rear of the kayak. I'...
As far as I know, all wooden boats have a fiberglass layup which is susceptible to UV. They are typically coated with polyurethane with UV absorbers to form a sacrificial protective coat. The polyuret...
I am considering building a 10' pirogue out of fiberglass and I notice there is not allot of material written about it. I have a mold for it already, I AM green at this. Any help on this would gr...
I have a 15 year old cedar strip/ fiberglass canoe. With time, abuse and repairs, it grew from about 55 lbs to over 75 lbs, and looks in rough shape.
I am seriously thinking of stripping the outer...
Why don't you use fiberglass cloth?
What to watch for when buying a second hand fiberglass canoe?
Hi there; What type of canoe is it? Fiberglass? Wood-canvas? Thanks and regards Harold Hodder
I am looking for a long trip tandem canoe of fiberglass or kevlar construction. I have about $500 to spend. I am in Madison, WI. Thanks, Brian Lepore
...rillium (16' canoe. Does anyone have any opinions they'd like to share? Is the $500 for kevlar over fiberglass (with a 5lb weight savings) worth it?...
...s whether anyone has any experience with Trailhead's Prospector canoes. I'm looking at the 16' fiberglass model and wonder how it compares to NovaCraft or other manufacturers in terms o...
So, I've had this poly kayak (Necky Manitou 13) for two seasons now. Am thinking about an upgrade .. to fiberglass or beyond. When's the best time to buy? Will I still have stability in a lo...
...s, and fasten together with brass or galvanized screws.
The previous owner covered the hull in a layer of fiberglass cloth and resin. This made a tough but rough surface. I plan on sanding the res...
. IMHO a stripper is one tough canoe and on top of that
I have a cedar/fiberglass canoe myself and love it. 'Course I've never bashed into a rock, so I'm not sure how it would stand...
I have used a small fiberglass dinghy with a trolling motor. With a fresh battery, the motor at max output will actually plane the boat. Goes like stink, but uses up battery quickly.
...d heavy? My 17 ft Grumman is 40 years old and still has half its life in it. HARD use. Do that with a Kevlar, Fiberglass, or Royalx...
I'm always looking for one more boat with Scouts. Don�...
I have been contemplating getting a small 2 stroke for my canoe. Its a 17' fiberglass prospector style. Any comments on those of you who use a motor from time to time? Max HP, considerations etc....
...are fabulous boats if you can get a good used one. Yup it is oil canned!!! A lady friend of mine has a little fiberglass number that is an absolute joy...
...antly make sure they're protected from the sun. UV is hell on Polyethylene and so good for the resin in fiberglass either. Both will become brittle over a much shorter time period when exposed...
...and tricky waves. This boat has lots of stability and speed for a newbie. Not ready to "move up" to fiberglass yet, even after lots of rescue training....
I am new to canoeing in general...A friend of mine had a fiberglass canoe laying around and i decided to take over his forgotten project. I recently smoothed it out sanded it and patched several crack...
... on it. However, if you put the canoe in the same position on rounded brackets, it will work just fine. Being fiberglass you won't need many. Being a wife, I have to agree with yours that the liv...
...canoe to hold the mast but it wouldn't hold. Any ideas on how to fasten someting to bottom of the canoe (fiberglass)?...
... a plastic kayak require a wax treatment? If so, what kind would be advisable or is it the same stuff as with fiberglass? Does the bottom need any special treatment? I have been kayaking now for week ...
...ks) But with commercial paddles its a few things. 1st craftsmanship 2nd what is it made from ie: carbon fiber,fiberglass,wood and thirdly the paddles reputation amonst paddlers. You see if everyone is...
...really- - no joke],I live just off the 154 exit.I paddle a dagger blackwater 10.5 and an Indian River 12'fiberglass canoe.I paddle the HAW river [near Sweptsonville&Saxapaha],rite now the wat...
... on the market and it stiffer than some 'glass boats I've paddled. There's nothing magic about fiberglass, it just happens that the best boat designs are typically only made in 'gl...
Specification
Scott Canoe Model ' Tripper 16 ' Length : 16 feet Material : Fiberglass. Weight, not sure ? Colour : Green Paddles : 2 Beaver tail style I paid over $900 at Trail Head 7 ye...
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