Dale Niemann Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Rob Macks of Laughing Loon kayak has recommended polypropylene as a protector of the keel on kayaks for abrasion protection. I am thinking about using it on my CS 17 keel instead of stainless or bronze. I have already used in on the leading edge of the rudder and centerboard. Or maybe Xynole cloth? What do you all think of this idea? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlchenry Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 I bedded some threaded inserts into my keelson on my Spindrift 9N just so that I could try different materials on the bottom and also to replace any of it when needed. I currently have a Starboard strip on it. Here is a pic of one of the threaded inserts in the keelson completely bedded in epoxy and watertight. This was before painting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Hill Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Dale, I used polypropylene on the bunks of my trailer and the results were remarkable! I often launched off a causeway into about a foot of water and it took two of us to shove the boat off. With the poly it was very easy by myself. I think it would be my first choice for the keel. Gordy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordy Hill Posted February 2, 2005 Report Share Posted February 2, 2005 Dale, I used polypropylene on the bunks of my trailer and the results were remarkable! I often launched off a causeway into about a foot of water and it took two of us to shove the boat off. With the poly it was very easy by myself. I think it would be my first choice for the keel. Gordy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale Niemann Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Gordy & Richenry. Thanks for your feedback. I think I have just about decided to go ahead and try it. Will let you know how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustangermatt Posted February 9, 2005 Report Share Posted February 9, 2005 I used uhmw plastic as shoes on the runners of my dog sled. It will take gravel, pavement, you name it. A few passes with a plane cleans it nicely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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