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Re: FOAM AND CAULK
By:Paul C.
Date: 9/30/1999, 12:17 pm
In Response To: FOAM AND CAULK (DJ Gaker)

DJ:

I recently found some 3M 5200 Marine Adhesive at the Colerain Rd. WalMart (around $5 a tube). I found the 3" minicell at D&D Outfitters (Dave) at 1825 W. Galbraith Rd. (just west of Hamilton Rd., 521-5921). Ask Dave for anything he doesn't carry in stock and he'll order it. His store hours are odd though as he takes time out for actually doing the outdoor activities that he peddles supplies for.

Paul

> Hey, I'm about to buy foam fo my seat, knee braces, hip braces, back rest,
> and bulkheads. I also need caulk to secure and waterproof the bulkheads.
> Any suggestions as to where to get it? I've heard that Perception has some
> really good foam for carving, but my computer won't let me on their
> website and I can't find their phone number. One more thing, wherever I
> take my kayak, I know I won't take much stuff with me, partially because
> there's no where to go in Cincinnati and partially because I usually only
> bring the bare necessities. Anyway, I don't think it would be worth it to
> cut hatches just for a few belongings, so I have an idea. I'm thinking
> about putting a bulkhead a few inches behind the back of the cockpit and
> then cutting a water tight door in it. Then I'll have a water proof
> compartment and not have to cut hatches. Good idea? Bad idea? Please let
> me know what you think. Thanks! DJ

Messages In This Thread

FOAM AND CAULK
DJ Gaker -- 9/24/1999, 3:59 pm
Re: FOAM AND CAULK
Paul C. -- 9/30/1999, 12:17 pm
Re: FOAM AND CAULK
Shawn Baker -- 9/24/1999, 4:07 pm
Re: FOAM AND CAULK
Don Beale -- 9/24/1999, 4:32 pm
Re: FOAM AND CAULK
DJ Gaker -- 9/25/1999, 10:44 am
Re: FOAM
lee -- 9/26/1999, 10:52 pm
Re: FOAM AND CAULK
Shawn Baker -- 9/24/1999, 5:50 pm