Installing Skid Plates on a Composite Canoe

Skid plates are strips of Aramid felt applied to the bow and stern stems of a canoe. They add extra protection to these areas which tend to get the most wear and tear. Skid plate kits can be purchased form your nearest Nova Craft Canoe dealer or online at out retail store site:
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[@keltycoyote78]

What did you use to color match the resin?

[@CanoehoundAdventures]

Great Video on yhis topic... I have also posted a video a little more in depth on this install and I must say that after 6 years the skid plates are still holding well on my 16ft Royalite Nova Craft Prospector... I love my Canoe... Dennis, Canoehound Adventures

[@fredericsupercycle4136]

does it fits to all kind of canoe? THANK YOU for the video my friend!!!!!!!!!! MUCH appreciated!!! :)

[@thiodorchalkias8906]

The final surface it's not gloss finished....if use an additional resin is it possible to have a nice smooth surface (eg "liquid glass")???

[@canada5691]

I ordered one of your kits. The instructions that came with my resin said to add half of the 11 ml hardener tube, which is 5.5 ml, and watch this video. This video says 4.5ml. Which is it? When I followed the instructions in this video, my skid plates didn't harden up until they sat overnight. I hope they hardened up sufficiently, because they're not cheap, and would be a real mess to have to redo.

[@ytkb8401]

What is the material used for the skid plate? And what's the process to get the colour match? Iv one of your green prospector 15 canoes and want to fit a full length skid plate as between me and the Scottish Highlands, it's getting some abuse😁

[@novacraftcanoe]

Felted aramid fibre, AKA Kevlar felt. If the canoe is made from a composite material you can tint the resin with the gelcoat that matches your canoe. We don't recommend tinting the epoxy used to install skid plates on ABS plastic hulls (Royalex or Royalex Lite).

[@ladytails93]

I'm sanding, filling and painting my whole canoe and want to install the skid plate kit as well. My question: am I able to paint over the applied skid plate when I do the paint job? Or should I complete my restoration and add the plates similar to the method in this video?

[@novacraftcanoe]

I'd recommend doing it after the rest of the work.

[@jamescurrin5938]

Hopefully you'll see this as your comment is over two years old, what are you painting the boat with?

[@bikerrealengo]

Work on kayaks ?

[@pegwillen]

How did you color the epoxy?

[@novacraftcanoe]

The resin used in this video is not epoxy. It's vinylester that we tint using gelcoat.

[@mikespike6]

Why don't you just make canoes that come with skid plates?

[@novacraftcanoe]

Hello, Factory installed skid plates are available as an option.

[@atstupenas]

How about ask an intelligent question!

[@xshootoillx]

@@atstupenas - Clearly it was an intelligent question because the video creator answered it in a fashion that provided what I assume was a desired clarification.

[@moimoiaussi-on9xk]

where and what product we can use to cover the skid plate ?

[@kennethcramb7133]

Where do i purchase this kit for my Kevlar canoe?

[@novacraftcanoe]

Hello! The kits are available through any authorized dealer or online at this link www.londonspaddleshop.com/product/skid-plate-kit-for-composite-canoes/

[@michelgirard3937]

What type of colour pigment was used in this to get a vibrant red colour?

[@novacraftcanoe]

Hey there - We're using vinylester resin tinted with gelcoat in this video.

[@weirdfishweirdfish6636]

Will this work on hobie kayak

[@novacraftcanoe]

It's not recommended for plastic hulls. Try to find a product called KeelEazy for your Hobie.