Boatbuilding Tips

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Bow and Stern Rubstrips

Bow and Stern Rubstrips

Years of hard beachings can gradually abrade the bow and stern of all kayaks, wood or otherwise. A couple of layers of ordinary fiberglass will hold out for most paddlers,...

Bow and Stern Rubstrips

Fitting Out Your Boat

Years of hard beachings can gradually abrade the bow and stern of all kayaks, wood or otherwise. A couple of layers of ordinary fiberglass will hold out for most paddlers,...