Re: chaffing

SolarFry@aol.com
Thu, 3 Jun 1999 09:51:13 EDT


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West Wight Potter Website at URL
http://www.lesbois.com/wwpotter/
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I use old cotton socks to prevent chafe tween hull and hold down straps. I
cut toe area and stick strap in it. then I move sock to areas under pressure
or rubbing.

SF

In a message dated 6/2/99 11:32:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
Buflobrain@aol.com writes:

<< 2500 miles into the venture and I discovered the hold down straps have
chaffed through the gelcoat to the blue on the chines of my Potter. How can
I protect the boat from future chaffing. I assume I'll need some gelcoat
repairs before going into the water. >>