fishinglibin Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have a set of 91/2 sleeved counter bal oars, and in a couple of spots the outer cover of the shaft is curling up and can be sharp. Any suggestions how to repair this. I thought a wrap of sorts and maybe a coat of varnish or varathane? Any input is appreciated. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 Bump can still use some repair advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffer Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Are they fiberglass oars you are trying to repair? Depending on the damage you may be able to repair them by sanding them smooth and then coating them in epoxy resin. If you were to paint on a couple of coats of resin you should be good to go. You may also consider these. http://canvasfish.com/merchandise/oar-wrap...for-outdoor-use If you can post some pics you may get some help as well. Andrew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Hey Paul, I have a bunch of 2 part epoxy resin that I purchased to repair a canoe. I won't be able to use it all in my life time so you are welcome to it just return the unused amount. Peter Bump can still use some repair advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Thx Guys, Peter I think they may not be fibreglass as they feel too heavy, I dont know the materials used in oars, but I thought it might be a carbon fibre or something like that. I will call my friend who got them and ask, if so thx for the generous offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Should still work... You more or less want to seal it up so it doesn't fray or flake. Thx Guys, Peter I think they may not be fibreglass as they feel too heavy, I dont know the materials used in oars, but I thought it might be a carbon fibre or something like that. I will call my friend who got them and ask, if so thx for the generous offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 I just may get back to you on that. I will do a little more home work on it. Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Hi Peter, if you do not mind, I would like to take you up on your offer to borrow epoxy for my oars. Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Epoxy will fix almost everthing,you'll have to sand off the protective coating you have now so the epoxy will stick.then cover the epoxy once its cured(@70F could be 7 days) with something to protect from UV ,if its a small area then paint will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinglibin Posted April 28, 2012 Author Share Posted April 28, 2012 Could I use something like verathane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tungsten Posted April 28, 2012 Share Posted April 28, 2012 Could I use something like verathane? i dont think it matters if its just a small area but anything with UV protection will work.you'll just have to re apply every once and awhile if it see's a lot of sun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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