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So... Last weekend I went kayak-camping on Cape Island/Cape Porpoise, great fun aside from hitting Pease AFB traffic to and fro. When I came home I was very tired and not as methodical as I can be. I washed my boat and all my stuff (shoot, forgot to hose the car) and took the black thingies (straps?? tie-downs?? loops???) off of my kayak and put them on the roof of my car. Monday AM I drove blissfully, sleepily, to work, parked and went "oops". Black thingies were MIA.
The black thingies loop around the bow and stern and that is what I hook the lines to. Do you know where I can find replacement thingies?? Or what they are called?? It's hard to look for something when you don't know what it is...
Much thanks,
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Welcome Warren,
Be on the lookout for my "silly" questions ~ I will be posting another one shortly.
Will you go shoe-shopping with me sometime?? :-0
I often have trouble deciding between 3 pair of black flats...
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. Removing the 303 completely could be a challenge.
Use lacquer thinner, or in a pinch, nail polish remover (acetone), or even rubbing alcohol.
PE's are notoriously greasy until they dry with age, at which time they craze and crack.
There are some glues that will work, however I can't remember which, as it's been a long time since I used to memorize plastic inertness and solvency charts. NALGENE used to print a good reference....
Thanks everyone, I think I'll pass on pretty decals for my kayak and stick to decorating my paddle.
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Looking at her site, she does show decals being applied to plastic boats, so perhaps there is another issue. Have you ever used a silicone-based wax or protectant on your boat? If so, silicone residue from that may be the culprit. It can be removed with some effort and the right solvent, but decals that are contaminated are not likely to work.
You can also try contacting the decal seller and explaining the problem you're having. Perhaps she's run into it before.
The seller has offered to come down and take a look and bring more decals, alcohol (rubbing) and Windex. Um, "protectant" as in 303?? Yup, once a month...
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The answer is pretty simple; nothing much sticks to polyethylene. Unless your decals have a very aggressive adhesive - which they apparently don't - they're not going to stick.
Thanks, Brian. I wish the seller had stated that bit of wisdom...
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Love silly questions and cool kayak decals. Might I ask where you found the latter. I have a carbon/kevlar avocet and have every hope that they would stick to that!
prudence
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nkanner
Hi, above is the link to her etsy shop, you can also view the decals on kayakdecal.com They are very pretty!
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Hi all,
Time for the silly question of the day... So, I purchased some really cool kayka decals and set about applying them this AM. The ones for the paddle went on without issue. The two I selected for my boat won't stick. I have a plastic Valley Avocet. I methodically followed the prep instructions to a the letter. Any ideas, suggestions, thoughts?
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oops, sorry, I need to bow out. I have the opportunity to go paddling in the daytime and know from a time or two ago that I won't have the energy for two paddles in one day. Enjoy!
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I see that full-moon this month occurs on 24th; but that is a Tuesday. So what about paddling that Saturday, 21st?
If there is enough interest, I guess we'll make it out of the (now becoming-) regular Lanes Cove, at around 1900-1930.
Anyone?
ME! Please.... Christopher, do you remember my complaining about how my rib hurt while we were paddling last time? Well, it turned out I had gall stones!! Gall stones and a melted kayak is too much all together...
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Great job, all of you! Many kudos,
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What a summer day!
Doug
http://www.pixel8er.net/Other/Lanes-Cove-t...924561685_FSdU8
Yes, it was! It was lovely to be accompanied by three gallant, gentle-men.
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First, regarding SUNDAY: what about meeting in Lanes Cove at 1600, Liz? (Sorry, I forgot all about the mid-week thingie...)
Secondly, for MONDAY: let's say I shall be in the cove around 1000 (Katherine and anyone else) for play along the coastline in either direction.
Great, see you then (Monday, 10:00, Lanes Cove)
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I' m up for Monday, really Chrisopher, for sure!
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Thank you for attending this paddle. To my surprise upon arrival, there was 18 of us who were ready for a day of level 2 paddling. The winds and tide were with us as we paddled towards the river for a view of Lobster Cove and lunch. We had 4 pods and Lorrie, Judy, Deb, and Karen acted as pod leaders (Did I miss anyone?). My task was to make sure all paddlers were safe and comfortable as we paddled along the coastline on a beautiful summer day.
Many of the paddlers that day are new to NSPN and to all the Club has to offer.
We arrived back at the put-in around 2:30. Some of the group (including myself) decided to paddle more distance; while others decided enough of paddling for one day.
I hope everyone enjoyed their day, particularly those who are new to the Club.
See you soon on the water.
Les
It was great fun. I enjoyed recognizing landmarks previously not seen from the water. Thanks, Leslie for initiating this fun outing.
Katherine
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How about stuff in the hatch? How was the boat loaded? Would re-distributing the "stuff" have helped?
Katherine
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Hi,
Just wanted to give folks a head's up that I plan on attending the lakes session this Thursday night. Hope to see you there!
Katherine
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Hi,
I'm on vacation this week and would like to paddle as much as possible, I'm a L2 paddler.
Katherine
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Is there an anticipated, approxiamte return time?
Katherine
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Hi,
I can't make it either, sorry :-( and I bought a headlamp and everything!
Katherine
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Yes, certain paddlers (Deb!) are really anxious to have this pinned down, aren't they? Well, Phil is correct in that Saturday pm is looking uncertain, according to NOAA...SHALL we make this trip for Friday instead? Opinions, please.
According to Phil, meatballs (?) are f/c for Saturday night -- we don't want that, now, do we? Friday might be a good idea, if folks can make that one instead...
Bob Budd is correct in that I <was>, indeed, thinking of going out of Lanes Cove again (easy parking; lovely spot, etc.) We do not have to do match our itinerary exactly to the last one, however! The water is getting to be a lovely temperature now.
Hi,
I won't be able to make a Friday night paddle
and understand completely if you switch to Friday night because of the weather forecasted for Saturday night. Katherine
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I had a grand time! Looking forward to the full moon and the ladies only paddles.
Katherine
PS: Nice photos! Thanks for taking special requests :-)
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We had a pleasant paddle with many of you wanting more. That's great; join us at the lake sessions and check the NSPN message board for trips/paddles to join.
Here are a few pics from the paddle; I know some of you took more and might want to share them.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brian_wells/s...57624320995800/
Thanks to Al, Kevin, Gillian and Ross for assisting.
Brian
I had a grand time! Looking forward to the full moon and the ladies only paddles.
Katherine
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beautiful photos!
Katherine
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I'll bring my checkbook
and understand completely if you switch to Friday night because of the weather forecasted for Saturday night. 
Kayak decals non-adherence problem
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Hi,
I tried to post a reply last night but for some reason that didn't adhere either!
I wanted to let folks know that Nancy provided great customer service through this process. She was very supportive and even traveled to my home Saturday morning to see if she could solve the problem. Nancy refunded my money that same day. The decals that I do have on my paddles are of high quality and lovely detail. She was even able to coax a small turtle on to the rim of my hatches. I highly recommend her decals for your kayak, paddle or anything else you want to decorate!