I have an OT Penobscot 16 in Royalex ( circa 1987 ). The boat is in great shape but is starting to show some white ( especially after a recent low water trip on the St John ). If I read it online correctly the official Old Town Kevlar skid kit is over $400. Does anyone have a recommendation for a skid kit with a more reasonable price ?
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Kevlar skids for Royalex ?
- Thread starter JD Corry
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You don't need a "kit", just buy the raw materials. Gflex epoxy, Dynel fabric (preferred over Kevlar felt)) and a piece of Release Fabric. I don't know current prices but you can probably get them all in the $50 range.
One source: https://sweetcomposites.com/
One source: https://sweetcomposites.com/
Here's one long thread on Kevlar vs. Dynel vs. fiberglass skid plates, among other skid plate threads you can find on this site using the search function:
Cliff Jacobson: NO to skid plates!
Someone asked me in another thread why I am opposed to the preemptive installation of skid plates on canoes. Cliff Jacobson has just published an article on this abrasive subject, and since he is channeling my opinion and experience, I'll let him serve as my surrogate. I'll excerpt some quotes...
www.canoetripping.net
