[andybear]

Hi all,

Although I do not consider myself a beginner, the question I have is probably one that a beginner should ask.

This minor war wounds that we inflict on our poly yaks, scratches from dragging over reefs and rocks. Would anyone think that an occasional sand papering is a good idea. (probably a bad idea). If one takes to it with a hot soldering iron, or blow torch, good or very very bad idea?

Just fishing for thoughts and opinions, on the matter

Cheers all Andybear :lol:

 

[The Mariner]

Hi AB,

I wouldn't take to your hull with a blowtorch :shock: at all... and only a soldering iron if you have a hole to repair.

The scrapes etc. will add a barely noticible amount of extra drag to your boat but there's no benefit in removing hull material.

 

[andybear]

Thanks Phil.

Just as I suspected..

Cheers Andybear :lol:

 

[PeterJ]

Your wifes iron is the ticket , not too hot though :shock:

 

[fisher]

I'd be very reluctant to attempt to try and take out the rough spots - BUT IF I WAS GOING TO TRY, I think I'd try using an iron over that non stick paper you can put in the oven /bbq hot plate.