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Author: | BobV5 [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:20 am ] |
Post subject: | Rail Tape on Hulls? |
Wondering if anyone has used Rail Tape for Stand Up Paddle Boards on their Hobie to protect the hulls from wear? The stuff does an excellent job with the paddle board, not sure if it will hold up to beaching and trailering a 16. |
Author: | sxrracer [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 7:51 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rail Tape on Hulls? |
What are you calling Rail Tape? |
Author: | sxrracer [ Sun Apr 28, 2013 10:06 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rail Tape on Hulls? |
Did some research. Where are you talking about using it? On the bottoms? I do not see it lasting long and expensive from what I saw. |
Author: | BobV5 [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 12:55 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rail Tape on Hulls? |
Thanks buddy, but looking for someone that "has used" rail tape / helicopter tape on their Hobie. Expensive would be a bottom job in terms of time and cash. Dropping $100 on rail tape is well worth it if it protects the bottoms from wear and dings. Would love to know if anyone has actually used it and what the results have been. My Experience with it has been very good with a SUP and used to protect mtb chainstay from the chain beating on it. |
Author: | sxrracer [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 4:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rail Tape on Hulls? |
Excuse me. Sorry for trying to figure out exactly what you were trying to do. |
Author: | gino [ Mon Apr 29, 2013 7:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rail Tape on Hulls? |
maybe bobv5 should try this on his own. he says how great this "rail tape" is. sounds like he is already sold. just try it, instead of asking people if theyve tried it. its like asking how to get to a secret surf spot and if the waves are good there. just figure that out on your own. |
Author: | KarlR [ Tue Apr 30, 2013 4:29 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rail Tape on Hulls? |
Have not used it but have thought about it. Also thought about "Keel Guard", but that is felt pretty pricy. Also thought about just trying some adhesive backed HDPE such as McMaster part number 7701T212, although I kinda doubt the adhesive would hold up. But at $2.20 per foot it might be worth a try, and I think that with a heat gun you could wrap it around the bottom. Compared to $30/ft for the Keel Guard. Right now I am just patching my bottom Gel Coat on a regular basis. I met the guy who owns and runs Surfco (which makes rail tape, nose guards, etc). Nice guy, and helpful. I had thought about asking him if he can make some rail tape in thicker material. Although at $3.50 per foot you could maybe just do two or three layers and be good to go. I suspect a single layer of the rail tape would help with sand abrasion on the bottom, but not help if there is an actual impact with a reef or something. |
Author: | jim-doty [ Mon May 25, 2015 6:15 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: Rail Tape on Hulls? |
Cool stuff! |
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