Icing Up

leavenobeave
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Joined 2008-11-25
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What’s the best way to de-ice my zephyr? The extra drag and weight makes for a great workout, but the speed sucks!

Submitted by leavenobeave on Tue, 11/25/2008 - 11:46am.


painteur
Joined 2004-12-07
356 Posts

put more salt in the water ;- )

Tue, 11/25/2008 - 12:51pm


parfait
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Joined 2008-03-21
78 Posts

Where do you paddle?

It might be possible to coat your boat with something to resist the icing affect. But I am no expert on that.

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Tue, 11/25/2008 - 1:13pm


leavenobeave
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Joined 2008-11-25
34 Posts

In Maine…8 deg F with windchill. Freshwater turned us into icecubes. Still fun!

Tue, 11/25/2008 - 2:00pm


fuzerider
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Joined 2004-04-15
697 Posts

You Mainers are hard core beave….

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Tue, 11/25/2008 - 2:05pm


onnopaddle
Joined 2004-12-05
176 Posts

Serious answer …. Wax it the next day you can.

Secondly, really, really make sure its dry inside if you have a chance.

Water running into tiny spaces then freezing has done a lot of damage to more than just boats.

Aloha,
pog

Tue, 11/25/2008 - 6:26pm


ninefeet
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Joined 2008-06-28
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leavenobeave
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Joined 2008-11-25
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No pics that trip, but will take some next. Cool to see icicles hanging from the ama while paddling. Not cool with them hanging from your nose. Hurts when you pull them out.

Thanks for the ice damage and wax info…

Wed, 11/26/2008 - 3:56am


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