How well does Royalex age?

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How well does Royalex age?

Post by RPD3D » Sun Jul 01, 2018 9:11 am

I have opportunity to buy a 20 year old Buffalo Canoe. Thanks to the research on this website, I was able to tell the canoe was manufactured in 05/98. Canoe looks to be in great shape. Very little wear on bottom.

How does Royalex age?
Does it become brittle?
Anything I need to look for as far as canoe and signs of age? Stress Points, etc.

Thanks for any info that you can share!

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Re: How well does Royalex age?

Post by paddledog » Mon Jul 02, 2018 4:33 am

The key is storage.
UV damage is what your fighting.
If it has been stored inside a garage or barn, it is probably good to go.

If you get it, clean it with mild soap and water.
Put it on a set of saw horses and give it a good dose of 303 every day for 2-3 days.
Go through it and tighten any loose screws and it should be fine.
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