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Old 03-23-2012, 08:23 AM   #1
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protecting your yak from damage???

most, if not all have scratches on the hull of your yak.
i just bought a used 09 outback and the scratches hurt me when i'm just looking at them. i have yet to take my yak out on our maiden voyage, but i can just imagine the pain when i'm dragging it in the sand let alone launching/landing on the beach.
i was thinking of applying a "urethane" coating to the hull, and maybe all over the exterior.
i was thinking of using Helmsman Spar Urethane. the guys use it to put a protective coating on the headlight lenses. the only factor that may produce less than ideal results is the fact that the headlight lens is a lot more rigid than our yaks. but who know, it might just work?

they have spray on urethane, oil based, water based, etc...

any thoughts?
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Old 03-23-2012, 08:39 AM   #2
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fill gauges and deep scratches with hot glue.
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Old 03-23-2012, 09:46 AM   #3
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I think the guppy is trying to recondition his new-2-him yak... other than that, I have no idea and might be wondering the same thing in a few months or years..
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Old 03-23-2012, 09:56 AM   #4
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Maybe you can spray a layer of coating on just the portion that will make contact with sand/concrete (bottom) and leave the rest of hull (curve portion) un touch.

That way you don't add any unneccessary weight and change the performance of the kayak.

Just my 2cents.
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Old 03-23-2012, 11:02 AM   #5
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Maybe you can spray a layer of coating on just the portion that will make contact with sand/concrete (bottom) and leave the rest of hull (curve portion) un touch.

That way you don't add any unneccessary weight and change the performance of the kayak.

Just my 2cents.
i understand the weight might be an issue, but it's like a clear coat. very light stuff.

there's scratches all over the bottom so it would be just too cumbersome to get in there with hot glue
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Old 03-23-2012, 11:39 AM   #6
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Sand isn't really going to do that much damage. Rocky areas and boat ramps will. But, no spray is going to protect your yak from those. Just take it easy when launching in those areas and you'll minimize the scratches.
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