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 40 year old fiberglass still good?
chicken_little  [Member]
10/16/2009 9:06:08 PM
I have a chance to buy a 10 foot kayak for cheap. The only problem is it's a 40 year old fiberglass. I was wondering if the fiberglass will still be good after all these years? Or is it going to break when I hit something?
KB7DX  [Team Member]
10/17/2009 9:04:08 PM
It should be fine if it hasn't been sitting in the sun or full of water. Try flexing it and see if it makes a crackling sound. Also look for exposed fiberglass fibers which would suggest the resin is thin or deteriorated.
chicken_little  [Member]
10/18/2009 11:42:09 AM
OK, thanks for the help!