Boat Forum / Paddle Boats / March 2004

My NDK explorer took a smack when I was not looking.
I have a star crack about 2 feet long and 6 inches wide just under the
water line. There is no dent, just cracked jell coat. Any idea how to
fix this or stop water permeating into the glass underneath and

Hi I was curious to know if anyone knew of any kayak building classes?
I have found a couple online but haven't been able to find much
information about them.  I would like a class where I can keep the
boat I build.  Thanks for any help offered.

Ah, the weather's turned, and I've just about accumilated all
of the devices I need for my long-planned upon trip along the "Little Miami Bike Trail". Yes, I just need to pick up my new bivy, purchase this year's fishing license, and I'll be ready
to travel the bike trail TOWING MY ...

http://www.sospenders.com/product/8030206.html
Looks like a good idea, but how does it work in emergency?
They claim 22 to 35lb buoyancy.
Some have manual inflater if CO2 cartridge fails.

No you use your whole body.

I called Marmot up yesterday about skiis and other equipment..I
inquired whether Western Mountaineering would have the same stuff
since I was going to be in the San Jose area..The sales person
indicated that they closed that store last year (03')...Is this

I'm curious if anyone has any good info on kayaking down the
Stillaguamish River... My wife and I would like to take our sea kayaks
down it for a leisurely down-stream paddle.
Where are the good places to put in?

I am taking a sea kayaking trip to the Gulf Islands National Seashore
(o.r.c-k posters don't flame me...this is a gear question) and I am
trying too determine the best way to attach my Garmin GPS V to the deck
of my fiberglass kayak.

See the 1st 2 messages after Kait O'Hara, analyst hired by the US
Coast Guard, requested information from these august groups. Steve
Scarborough and Mr Reichart come to mind. The stats per 100,000 far
exeed US vehicle deaths.