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by sbroam
Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Deformation in a Kevlar hull
Replies: 8
Views: 6862

Re: Deformation in a Kevlar hull

It's definitely something to try - going at it gradually should be low risk and certainly less invasive than the idea I had - drill, compressed air, and fill with Gorilla Glue :-P
by sbroam
Sat Nov 07, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Deformation in a Kevlar hull
Replies: 8
Views: 6862

Re: Deformation in a Kevlar hull

Peter K - there is no deformation on the inside - it's outer layer deflected into the foam layer. Kaz - I'll try that. Cautiously. I thought our SC summer would have done it spontaneously by now :-) [BTW, that Patriot paddles sweetly, especially now that I have a good kneeling thwart in the right pl...
by sbroam
Sat Nov 07, 2015 11:34 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Deformation in a Kevlar hull
Replies: 8
Views: 6862

Re: Deformation in a Kevlar hull

From the condition of the hull, I suspect this boat hasn't hit many rocks ever (none at my hands) - no scratches or gouges. Likely had things stacked on it or was stored sitting flat on the ground (but clean). Oh, well.
by sbroam
Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Deformation in a Kevlar hull
Replies: 8
Views: 6862

Deformation in a Kevlar hull

I've got this Kevlar Explorer with some deformations in the hull. The material is stiff and not deformed inside (airex), indicating the foam is crushed in those spots. Any fixing it? I think it does affect handling somewhat - on flat water, it does pull one way more than another. It's not overly dis...
by sbroam
Fri Nov 06, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbers?
Replies: 8
Views: 16839

Re: Does anybody know how to decipher mad river serial numbe

I've got a Kevlar Explorer - there is a KA suffix on mine and it does have the Airex foam layers, which reinforces that idea. Mine has some deformations in the outer hull, where there is Airex under, which I'm suspecting was due to a previous owner either storing it on its hull (right side up) or st...
by sbroam
Tue Oct 20, 2015 12:06 pm
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: FS: Dagger Rival in SC
Replies: 1
Views: 2381

Re: FS: Dagger Rival in SC

More info :

Color-Purple
Plastic Gunwales
Foam saddle and full size airbags/floatation in both ends.
by sbroam
Sun Oct 18, 2015 10:30 am
Forum: Boats and Gear for Sale
Topic: FS: Dagger Rival in SC
Replies: 1
Views: 2381

FS: Dagger Rival in SC

Not mine, a friend's, let me know if interested and I can get you in touch :

I have a Dagger Rival OC1 that I am trying to sell. Let me know if you know anybody who might be interested. $500.00 includes floatation bags that don't leak.
by sbroam
Fri Sep 18, 2015 6:50 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 Remix conversion: Seat position
Replies: 8
Views: 7955

Re: C1 Remix conversion: Seat position

In my conversions I've never ended up significantly forward of the kayak seating position - mainly because my thick legs don't fit very far forward in a tapering, keyhole cockpit. It makes buying skirts easier. I've rarely, if ever, felt like I needed to be any further forward than my thighs allow.
by sbroam
Fri Sep 18, 2015 4:26 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: C1 Remix conversion: Seat position
Replies: 8
Views: 7955

Re: C1 Remix conversion: Seat position

Remix 79. 6 inches from seat back (it curves, this is to where it's flat, higher up the offset is less) - 6" to inside of cockpit rim. 230#.
by sbroam
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:55 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Open boat for a bigger paddler
Replies: 13
Views: 14748

Re: Open boat for a bigger paddler

Scott Card (?) , hasn't been on the board in a while, big guy, when i met him at an armada he was probably 275 and paddling a Quake - loved it. Floated him fine, i tried it (225) and really liked it, too.
by sbroam
Fri Aug 28, 2015 6:51 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Changing Sides
Replies: 13
Views: 8718

Re: Changing Sides

I was paddling an Explorer on the lake with my younger son last night and noticed something odd. When paddling on my "normal" side (right) and him on the left - we ran straight with no problem. When we switched (me to the left) and we kept going right (away from my side) - i figured I was overpoweri...
by sbroam
Fri Aug 28, 2015 3:51 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Help, my boat has RoyaLeprosy!
Replies: 5
Views: 4423

Re: Help, my boat has RoyaLeprosy!

Pictures?

A couple of coats of a plastic spray paint - Fusion is a standard one - is the easy, less effective option.

Gflex resin and cloth (glass or dynel) is the more involved, more effective option.
by sbroam
Mon Aug 24, 2015 12:28 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Grab loop back up
Replies: 8
Views: 6774

Re: Grab loop back up

Yep, I've got one of those skirts, too. I modified a previous skirt to match and mentioned in my original post another that tore (repaired, reinforced). I like that this is part of the skirt, not adding a big snagging hazard. If I do it again, I'll do a better job from the get go!
by sbroam
Sun Aug 23, 2015 6:53 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Grab loop back up
Replies: 8
Views: 6774

Re: Grab loop back up

It was hard enough finding these! This mod seems to be working.
by sbroam
Sun Aug 23, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Grab loop back up
Replies: 8
Views: 6774

Re: Grab loop back up

He did say he wanted to be an open boater after that and started googling k-1 to oc-1 conversions...

Boys are distractable, I'd like a "fail safe"...