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Gel Coat why not ?
By:Denis
Date: 10/26/2000, 12:02 am

Why don't we use a Gel Coat on strip boats.
My Uncle owns a Sail boat, and just had it re-gel coated.
He asked me why I don't use a gel coat instead of varnish on my yak.
I couldn't answer. Weight? Expense? ???

Any thoughts

Denis G

Messages In This Thread

Gel Coat why not ?
Denis -- 10/26/2000, 12:02 am
Got something against Varnish ??
Derek -- 10/26/2000, 11:07 am
Re: Gel Coat why not ?
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 10/26/2000, 9:28 am
Gel Coat applied to the exterior
Brian Nystrom -- 10/26/2000, 12:47 pm
Re: Gel Coat applied to the exterior
Nick Schade - Guillemot Kayaks -- 10/27/2000, 9:29 am
Re: Gel Coat applied to the exterior
Shawn Baker -- 10/27/2000, 12:59 pm
Re: Gel Coat why not ?
Craig Bumgarner -- 10/26/2000, 7:49 am