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Buffalo canoe repair question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 4:59 pm
by G George
Hi all;
I have a buffalo canoe, and the front and rear bottom areas have finally worn through the color layer to show a white under layer.
How do i repair this so it wont start soaking up water, and getting worse?
Is there a skid patch or paintable product i can use?
Please help me with your knowledge.
Thanks so much, G George
Re: Buffalo canoe repair question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:22 pm
by gannon311
OOO has a skid plate kit just for you!! I did my Buffy last Saturday. About 20 mins. And $100 and u will be fixed up!! Hope this helps.
Re: Buffalo canoe repair question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:31 pm
by fzburk
Another option is KeelEazy. They have a canoe 'kit' that you can put on yourself. The PVC is pretty tough, seems to last quite a while.
http://www.keeleazy.com/rapidcart/index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Scroll down a bit and see their canoe skid plate kit.
They have a video on how to do the removal of the backing so that you don't have the glue come off.
Re: Buffalo canoe repair question
Posted: Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:43 pm
by gannon311
The kit that I put on I did myself also. It's kevalar and epoxy.
Re: Buffalo canoe repair question
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 6:39 am
by G George
Thanks, will explore these options and get it fixed up.
Appreciate your help!!!
G George
Re: Buffalo canoe repair question
Posted: Fri Nov 08, 2013 9:12 am
by Mike S
I have repaired lots of buffs in my day and the west systems 2 part epoxy and Kevlar has worked very well for me.
I usually order from sweetcomposites.com or mabye it's sweetresins.com one of the two. However it could be pricy for just one patch you may go with the OOO route and keep it local!