patching a Kevlar canoe

[Shetek kid]

Is fixing this material any different than working with fiberglass ?

[Chode2235]

I havent done it, but I think it is actually easier than fiberglass. I think the kevlar material comes as a cloth, and you patch it more like you patch your old jeans.

I would probably contact the canoe manufacturer, or one of the great paddle sports shops around (Midwest Mountaineering comes directly to the top of my head). They should be able to give you a hand and plenty of details.

Let us know how it works out.

[Duffman]

Here is a link showing some kevlar repair.

http://www.redrockstore.com/canoepatch.html

There are also other links on Joes Red Rock Store HSOforum that can help with the maintenence and repair of kevlar canoes.