Royalex Quality

raven · Post by **raven** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:12 am

Hi fellow paddlers
There's a bit of a debate on SONG OF THE PADDLE here in Britain about the quality of Royalex boats , since most of the boats come over from USA Canada any input would be grateful .

Thanks Raven NW Scotland

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:15 am

IT AIN'T WHAT IT USE TO BE, but what is ?

eddyhops · Post by **eddyhops** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 1:57 pm

http://www.cboats.net/cforum/viewtopic. ... sc&start=0

Craig Smerda · Post by **Craig Smerda** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 2:31 pm

this is getting to be a weekly thing...

sticky thread for FAQ's please?

Longboatin · Post by **Longboatin** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:02 pm

Companies want to sell boats, and making boats that last as long as some old blue hole doesnt make a company much money. As much as people give the piss to butt boaters on here, it appears the canoe industry is right along w/ them. You got to have the newest model, or you suck. This sport is getting like g d golf.
I have no corp. agenda, but some on here may.

oopsiflipped · Post by **oopsiflipped** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 7:25 pm

[quote="Longboatin"]them. You got to have the newest model, or you suck. quote]

Which in open boats came out 5 or 6 years ago and the next newest were designed 10 yrs before that.

craig · Post by **craig** » Tue Apr 21, 2009 11:40 pm

I wonder if the more recent VOC regulations have had any effect on the plastics industry. I do know that it had an effect on the curing time of oil based paints and polyurethane finishes (a plastic resin in a can). Maybe this is why some say to let the boat age for a while before subjecting it to heavy usage? Is there anyone out there in the plastics industry who would know more about this??????

ClassFive Boats · Post by **ClassFive Boats** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:10 pm

The actual toughness of the ABS in Royalex is the just about same as it used to be. Its made by Spartech these days. It can be ordered up to any thickness / reinforcement patchs the Mfg. wants ... Also thicker sheets means longer pre-drying times before forming, and longer heating times during forming. this all costs more money . Turly , Royalex ani't what it used to be, but because its ordereed thinner. The old blue holes were tough boats , but were heavier/ thicker than todays layups. I remember having to brace myself just to load my Sunburst ll on the Van..

the great gonzo · Post by **the great gonzo** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:24 pm

The thinkness of the sheets is definitely a huge factor. Compared the thickness of the sheet in my mew Outrage to the one in an old Genesis (mid 90's vintage). I bet the sheet in that Genesis is 50% thicker. So is the weight though.
The Outrage is my last RX boat for sure. Next one will be composite.

TGG!

Craig Smerda · Post by **Craig Smerda** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:28 pm

sticky thread sticky thread sticky thread sticky thread

Post by **PAC** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:31 pm

Per Craig's request.... can't let the lad develop a "cottage cheese" head.

Craig Smerda · Post by **Craig Smerda** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 2:38 pm

PAC wrote:Per Craig's request.... can't let the lad develop a "cottage cheese" head.

thanks... now every time someone starts a new Royalex this or Royalex that thread it can be closed and they can be redirected to this one.

so ladies and germs... have at it... yeehaw!!!

gratis

Or NOT...

http://www.cboats.net/cforum/viewtopic.php?t=7962657

raven · Post by **raven** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 9:07 pm

Cool guy's it's all making sense now it's a pity because some of the designs are fantastic but am affraid I cant afford a new boat every season I will end up getting a Prelude, my mate over here has had one for about 5yrs he must have hit every boulder on every river weve paddled ,and it's fell of the car 3 times ,and get's thrown behind the shed when he's finished and it still looks ok
Thanks again RAVEN

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Wed Apr 22, 2009 10:17 pm

While there are many good reason to make topic a stickey, savin Deckers head ain't one of them.

craig · Post by **craig** » Fri Apr 24, 2009 1:56 am

Maybe it would help if some canoe makers offered their boats in a thicker ABS for a surcharge. It would be better than a bunch of unhappy customers that may buy a different product from a competitor.

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