Sun Warpage Question

Hi Gang,

I just took ownership of my shiny new toy... A OK Trident 15. I live in Gilroy where it regularly gets into the low triple digits in the summer. Right now I have the T-15 in a heavy-duty dark green nylon kayak cover, laying on it's side along side the house, where it does get some direct sunlight for a few hours a day.

How worried should I be about sun warpage?

Jeff (a.k.a. Steelerhead)

Get a tarp and wrap her up. It won't warp if its on her side and supported over a large area. I would be more concerned about sun fading.

-Brian G

Thanks Brian. Here's the cover she's in:

http://www.coverbonanza.com/39318/224101/Canoe--Kayak-Covers/CanoeKayak-Sock-Storage-Cover.html

What I think I might do is dig out some additional soil to fit the profile of the boat that way there's no single point-of-contact with the ground and then cover with some pea gravel.

Other thoughts and inputs from folks would be great!

Jeff (a.k.a. Steelerhead)

Treat kayak with UV tech (by McNETT) or 303.....reapply a least once a month.

Thanks Mooch!

Thanks Brian. Here's the cover she's in:



What I think I might do is dig out some additional soil to fit the profile of the boat that way there's no single point-of-contact with the ground and then cover with some pea gravel.



Jeff (a.k.a. Steelerhead)

Putting her to rest in a contoured bed sounds like a great idea to me.