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by Bob P
Tue Jun 23, 2015 5:58 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Drilling Composite
Replies: 8
Views: 4679

Re: Drilling Composite

To avoid chipping the gel-coat, drill from the gel-coat side. Start with a small pilot hole. Hold the drill firmly, but press very gently. Control is the key, because if the drill catches, it will chip the gel-coat. If I am going to drill many holes, I'll reduce the drill bit's draft angle to near 9...
by Bob P
Mon Jun 15, 2015 10:17 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Slalom C1 for heavy paddler & relative beginner (in slalom)?
Replies: 26
Views: 24319

Re: Slalom C1 for heavy paddler & relative beginner (in slal

Frankly, I don't think you are going to find a 3.5M boat that is appropriate for your weight. My recommended boat for you is a full-cut Extrabat, Cudamax, Fanatic or similar design vintage. At your weight, any of those will still act like a low-volume stern contemporary design.
by Bob P
Tue May 12, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Ed's Canoe
Replies: 7
Views: 4008

Re: Ed's Canoe

Usually the Post Office sees the inadequate postage right away and returns the parcel to the sender. Sometimes it get past the original screening and they lay that on the recipient. Just bad luck on your part (although packages might go through a different process). I've had letters returned, but ne...
by Bob P
Fri May 08, 2015 6:57 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: What Fabric for Boat Repairs
Replies: 9
Views: 9013

Re: What Fabric for Boat Repairs

When I do a repair, the last "layer" I apply is Handi-Wrap over (and well past) the still-wet repair area. I use wide masking tape to stretch the film tight against the layup. I can then use a roller to work the area smooth and void-free.
by Bob P
Mon May 04, 2015 9:50 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Source for skirts for Cascade
Replies: 18
Views: 10121

Re: Source for skirts for Cascade

In some of the latest slalom designs, the classic small cockpit has been replaced with a much larger hole. My slalom C1 cockpit is huge (for development purposes) and Casy Eichfeld got his Vajda skirt onto it.
by Bob P
Fri May 01, 2015 10:50 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Source for skirts for Cascade
Replies: 18
Views: 10121

Re: Source for skirts for Cascade

I had a custom SnapDragon skirt made for my C1. They can make anything, as long as they have a cockpit template. (I sent them my own template.)

Of course, if you're ambitious, you can also make your own skirt.
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by Bob P
Fri May 01, 2015 6:04 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Source for skirts for Cascade
Replies: 18
Views: 10121

Re: Source for skirts for Cascade

Not according to their Whitewater Sprayskirt Fit List.
by Bob P
Thu Apr 30, 2015 3:36 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Build your own boat, composite
Replies: 6
Views: 4140

Re: Build your own boat, composite

As someone who has done about a half-dozen boats, both open and decked, it's a process that strains my obsessive-compulsive nature...
by Bob P
Mon Apr 20, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Galasport Jungle slalom C1
Replies: 2
Views: 3575

Re: Galasport Jungle slalom C1

Old 4M design? How's your Russian? http://www.abvsport.ru/galasport/lodki/slalom/jungle.shtml" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Google translate: Manufacturer: Galasport (Czech Republic) This model is designed on the model Pirog - without a doubt the most successful C1 in the recent pas...
by Bob P
Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:24 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: rivets
Replies: 6
Views: 6706

Re: rivets

Because of the soft hull material, you need an extra-large head like this. I can't say whether the size/length is correct though.

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by Bob P
Tue Apr 14, 2015 5:47 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: hip pads
Replies: 10
Views: 7835

Re: hip pads

My preference is Cheek control without the pads. My C1's seat pivots up from the back for exit safety.

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by Bob P
Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:53 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: The end of ESQUIF..... :(
Replies: 43
Views: 28639

Re: The end of ESQUIF..... :(

I think some people have a mistaken impression of a composite boat's longevity. Most of them not only absorb abuse better than Royalex, they are easier to fix. Their generally lighter weight makes it easier to avoid nasty stuff too. (Bring a roll of duck tape if you're worried...) It's not unusual t...
by Bob P
Wed Mar 18, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: The end of ESQUIF..... :(
Replies: 43
Views: 28639

Re: The end of ESQUIF..... :(

Recession perhaps, but I suspect that trying to replace Royalex was the straw that broke the camel's back.
by Bob P
Wed Mar 18, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Shoes for Canoe/C-1
Replies: 5
Views: 4273

Re: Shoes for Canoe/C-1

I've been happy with the Akona 3.5mm booties. Not the best for rock-hopping, but better than most flexible designs. They allow me to paddle comfortably with the tops of my feet flat on the hull. I add some Shoe-Goo on the top wearing areas so they last longer. http://www.amazon.com/Akona-Low-Cut-3-5...
by Bob P
Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:53 pm
Forum: CBoat C Forum
Topic: Pépé - An extra wide slalom C1
Replies: 60
Views: 33801

Re: Pépé - An extra wide slalom C1

28 lbs final weight is not bad for that construction. I would just dread the removal of the "plug", but it looks like it went really well. For reference, my C1 hull (4 x 5oz carbon plus some polyester for thickness, plus reinforcements) came out around 8.5 lbs. The deck (2 layers carbon over Spherec...