Is it worth the trouble to put an extra strip of fiberglass cloth on the keel at the bow and stern for additional rub protection? I'll usually be launching the boat from a sandy beach.
Thank you,
Mark
Yes, it is, even on a sandy beach. What's sandpaper made of? :-)
It's really not that much trouble. I find it works best for fairing if the rubstrips are under the main layer of glass.
Laszlo
I would second that. I have a couple of chessies that are a few years old and I have already done "temporary" patchs on bow and stern of one. I plan to sand out scratches, add rub strips and then revarnish the hulls of both.
By the way, I believe a kayak should be enjoyed. I try to avoid rocks but beaches are sort of essential and in any significant waves you do not want to try to come in sideways so the bow does get a "sanding" so to speak.
Ed
I have used ash rub strips on my kayak with great success but over time they have splintered and are not worth repairing. I replaced one of the ash strips with a brass rub strip and will do the same to the other end. The brass adds a minor amount of weight compared to the extra protection you get. That is my $0.02 CAD.
Robert N Pruden
Thanks, Laszlo, Ed and Robert. I appreciate your help.
Mark