Keel Strip materials

[Sean.C]

Hi,
Does anyone know where i can buy the bits required to do a keel strip?
Glass tape, acetone, resin, gel.....etc.
Thanks.

[michaelcheers]

Hi Sean

I recently used these guys based in Redruth Cornwall.

http://www.cfsnet.co.uk/index.htm

They sent me a load of carbon kevlar, csm, kevlar tape, resin and hardener by next post. I got the stuff within the week.

I made my order by phone and they had no problems dispatching to Ireland.

kind regards

[smurphy]

Des (of Deep Blue) did my keel strip for me so he does have the materials. I don\'t know if he also supplies the materials but you could ask and if he does it may be more convenient for you.

- Sarah.

[Maurice]

I have about 45 miles of the glass tape (you can have what you need of it) You will get the other materials (resin/gelcoat/pigment) from Tony Maher or Mick Keating at Kimakraft (phonebook, or 11811). Maurice.

[Sean.C]

Maurice,
No number for Kimakraft to be found, doesn\'t appear to be a website either. Is it a shop? where is it based?

Thanks

[Maurice]

My Mistake...... Could be Kemakraft They are in Clane They are Kayak manufacturers.

[Sonja]

See issue 6 of Ocean Paddler, pages 66-69 give detail of how to fit a keel strip. Deep Blue stock the mag.

[Maurice]

Apols for very late reply......... Kema Kraft....... 045 868493. M.

[tee]

you might want to look into a rubber keel strip which will have a bit more give than a glass one. polyform do a tapered strip (ie thinner at the edges) but their website is in french (polyform.fr)
probably takes as long as putting on a glass strip but doesn\'t smell as bad - requires a heat gun and pvc cement....

just my 2c

Gerry

[michaelcheers]

Did you see these how-to websites?

http://www.seakayakermag.com/2004/Oct04/KeelStrip01.htm

and

http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/Pages ... ip-1.shtml

I got these from a reference and discussion here

http://www.ukriversguidebook.co.uk/foru ... hp?t=34122

kind regards

Mike