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- Thu Sep 25, 2014 8:45 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Craiglist freebie!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10225
Re: Craiglist freebie!
One additional thought - If you like dark colored boats - you could thicken the G-Flex with a bit of the West Graphite Additive - it will add some "slickness" to slide over some rocks...
- Tue Sep 23, 2014 1:28 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Craiglist freebie!
- Replies: 14
- Views: 10225
Re: Craiglist freebie!
You could coat it with WEST G-Flex - would add a little weight, but at least the G-Flex wouldn't flake off. I would probably recommend mixing pigment into the G-Flex instead of painting - Would last longer... - Don't need to go overboard with sanding - wipe it down with Denatured Alcohol, Scuff the ...
- Tue Sep 16, 2014 3:28 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Driveway epoxies
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3861
Re: Driveway epoxies
g-flex and some of the West Graphite additive - slick and flexible!
Driveway epoxies really aren't made to flex.
I have used X-Line (like Rhino Liner) for non-skid in a motorboat, but not what you want on the outside of a canoe.
Driveway epoxies really aren't made to flex.
I have used X-Line (like Rhino Liner) for non-skid in a motorboat, but not what you want on the outside of a canoe.
- Mon Sep 15, 2014 11:14 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Boat of the Week - Perception Gyra Max
- Replies: 13
- Views: 36518
Re: Boat of the Week - Perception Gyra Max
Here is a link to David Benner in a Gyramax in Linville Gorge (along with a few double bladers...)
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- Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:21 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Gel Flooring Knee pads in Option
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5034
Re: Gel Flooring Knee pads in Option
In the "good old days" I used to use those black rubber roofer's knee cups - they gripped pretty well to the aluminum of the old grumman. By the time I moved to a blue hole (OCA) I had figured out that it was easier to just glue a neoprene pad down...
- Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:17 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: How tight are you in your boat
- Replies: 7
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Re: How tight are you in your boat
for a slalom boat, I'm very tight. The pedestal a modified bucket seat, and is as low as I can tolerate for 10 minutes at a time :-), and I have straps and bulkhead very snug. For larger C1s, higher pedestal, and straps with knee cups. for OC - higher pedestal, straps and a kneeling pad so I can mov...
- Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:12 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: What is the most difficult CBoat you've ever paddled?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 25842
Re: What is the most difficult CBoat you've ever paddled?
I'll go with ACE III as well. I never could stay upright in that boat for very long.
I was just fine in a few other Wildwater boats, but not that one...
I built an extrabat that was over cut for my weight - edges were in the water sitting still... there really in no need for a 13'2" Squirt boat
I was just fine in a few other Wildwater boats, but not that one...
I built an extrabat that was over cut for my weight - edges were in the water sitting still... there really in no need for a 13'2" Squirt boat
- Tue Sep 02, 2014 2:06 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Boat of the Week - Perception Gyra Max
- Replies: 13
- Views: 36518
Re: Boat of the Week - Perception Gyra Max
Taz pretty much had the falls nailed... I was regularly paddling a batmax in those days, but spent a bunch of days in a gyramax for bony rivers and flat out play... Obviously not nearly as responsive and the lack of real edges to carve on caught me a bunch - but it was a huge step up from the centau...
- Tue Aug 19, 2014 1:18 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Old Town C2 (decked)
- Replies: 2
- Views: 3546
Re: Old Town C2 (decked)
Back in its day it was pretty hot... I wound up having to paddle one after years of "modern" Slalom C2s - It handles like a brick... But it is definitely a classic...
- Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:19 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Jamie McEwan
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2875
Re: Jamie McEwan
Wow. I had no idea he was sick.
He was a very special person - he has been an influence on multiple generations of C-Boaters.
His Web Site - http://www.jamiemcewan.com/index.php/home.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
He was a very special person - he has been an influence on multiple generations of C-Boaters.
His Web Site - http://www.jamiemcewan.com/index.php/home.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
- Sun Jun 08, 2014 4:37 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: New boat ready for glass
- Replies: 28
- Views: 14224
Re: New boat ready for glass
You are definitely into the "fun" stage now... One hint - If you are done paddling the plug, you don't need to use glass and resin to fair the surface for molding. Depending how wavy the surface is, resin mixed with aerosil sands a whole lot easier than glass for bug dimples. If you don't have large...
- Tue May 13, 2014 5:30 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Removing OLD adhesive on vinylester hull
- Replies: 5
- Views: 5425
Re: Removing OLD adhesive on vinylester hull
Tolulene is likely the solvent if it was a contact type cement... You can get it at the hardware store - It is nasty. Make sure to use in a very well ventilated area, preferably with a respirator. Heat gun would probably be your best method - but you need to be careful controlling the heat. Work a s...
- Sun Apr 20, 2014 1:14 am
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Upper Yough- 1970
- Replies: 13
- Views: 7971
Re: Upper Yough- 1970
I was pretty sure that was John Sweet - and then scrolled down to the comments...Very cool find
- Sun Apr 13, 2014 8:44 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Decked C2 Modification Question
- Replies: 9
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Re: Decked C2 Modification Question
Before you build the new rims, take the boat back to the lake, check your trim again
You may even want to cut the holes slightly smaller than intended for the first try at the lake.
You may even want to cut the holes slightly smaller than intended for the first try at the lake.
- Sun Apr 13, 2014 3:05 pm
- Forum: CBoat C Forum
- Topic: Decked C2 Modification Question
- Replies: 9
- Views: 6595
Re: Decked C2 Modification Question
Moving cockpits is pretty common in composite C2s. Especially slalom boats that have changed hands. It really comes down to how skilled you are with glass repair and how pretty you want it to look. For flexibility, you probably want to center the cockpit holes - especially if your wife has the reach...