Canvas decks

[kirbyred]

It is now time to replace the canvas deck covering on my Lightning. It seems that there is confusion and disagreement on the proper(?) weight of canvas to be used. I am expecting to use #10 duck (15oz) and bed in white lead paste
(Kirby's of course!) and fill with a few coats of Kirby Buff. I don't expect to race with the best so weight is not as stong an issue as longevity.
Any comments on materials, technique, or pitfalls would be enlightening, and appreciated.

[kirbyred]

It is now time to replace the canvas deck covering on my Lightning. It seems that there is confusion and disagreement on the proper(?) weight of canvas to be used. I am expecting to use #10 duck (15oz) and bed in white lead paste
(Kirby's of course!) and fill with a few coats of Kirby Buff. I don't expect to race with the best so weight is not as stong an issue as longevity.
Any comments on materials, technique, or pitfalls would be enlightening, and appreciated.

[kirbyred]

It is now time to replace the canvas deck covering on my Lightning. It seems that there is confusion and disagreement on the proper(?) weight of canvas to be used. I am expecting to use #10 duck (15oz) and bed in white lead paste
(Kirby's of course!) and fill with a few coats of Kirby Buff. I don't expect to race with the best so weight is not as stong an issue as longevity.
Any comments on materials, technique, or pitfalls would be enlightening, and appreciated.

[Mike Field]

For what it's worth, the hull of my 40+ year old kayak is made from painted 15 oz canvas. No substrate like your deck has, just the canvas.

It's still going strong.

I don't think you'll have much problem with longevity (unless of course you sail in football boots.)
.

[ 01-26-2003, 08:46 AM: Message edited by: Mike Field ]

[Mike Field]

For what it's worth, the hull of my 40+ year old kayak is made from painted 15 oz canvas. No substrate like your deck has, just the canvas.

It's still going strong.

I don't think you'll have much problem with longevity (unless of course you sail in football boots.)
.

[ 01-26-2003, 08:46 AM: Message edited by: Mike Field ]

[Mike Field]

For what it's worth, the hull of my 40+ year old kayak is made from painted 15 oz canvas. No substrate like your deck has, just the canvas.

It's still going strong.

I don't think you'll have much problem with longevity (unless of course you sail in football boots.)
.

[ 01-26-2003, 08:46 AM: Message edited by: Mike Field ]