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Rotomolded Polyethylene
(Matt) wrote in message . com...
I have a question regarding rotomolded polyethylene. Does it crack
much or wear quickly?
No a well made boat lasts well and holds up to a beating
I understand there would be scratches due to
beaching or rubbing on unseen rocks. But I just wanted to know how
good the construction is.
P & H and Prijon have a very fine plastic. Other manufacturers have
good products too . The thicker tougher plastic adds weight.
Various manufacturers use design tricks to keep the hull rigid (not
oil canning)
Most these boats are great.
Also, I have read in this group about how the color of a kayak can be
hot to the touch. While I know that darker colors hold heat, does the
make of the kayak have any influence at all? Would a dark color on
rotomolded polyethylene be hot to the touch?
yes. The water temperature will temper the discomfort though.
I don't know much about the polyethylene, which is why i'm asking.
Thanks,
Matt
I have plastic and glass boats. I use a Capella a lot and an NDK
Explorer, both great boats. I use the plastic Capella with frienda
when rush is not an issue and i am not carrying lots of camping stuff;
and the Explorer for longer jaunts.
Best to figure out what you are going to do with the boat , what the
budget is, what is available and test the hell out of anything you can
get into.
I love these two boats but there are people who think each is dirt. It
is taste, choice, purpose, skill level and circomstance that will
dictate a good boat for you.
Plastic is a good product in most boats and has advantages.
Good Luck
Alex
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