Avoiding Damage & Repairs
Slipstream specializes in lightweight watercraft. The boats are not fragile, however; lightweight composite boats should not be treated with the same disregard as aluminum, Royalex, ABS or other fiberglass/kevlar boats typically weighing 50 - 80 pounds and more.
Approved Entry & Exit*
There are several techniques for safe entry/exit. Over the years, we’ve learned much from paddlers with issues regarding knees, hips, back, flexibility and more. Discover methods for entry/exit that create almost no stress on joints and back -- just yell!
Optional removable thwarts (no tools required) have been helpful in providing convenient yet strong and stable bracing points.
Slipstream Watercraft
Discover Ultra-light Paddling
From The Foothills Of
The Adirondack Mountains
In Northern New York
518.423.8827
Video for Entry / Exit
Repair Fee Schedule
All repairs are unique to the nature of the damage and the type of craft.
Repairs to a Wee Lassie 10’6” for example:
$69 Gunnel replacement (each)
$275 Replace gunnels, thwart & decks
$25 Minor hull repairs, holes
Call or send a photo for major repairs
and we’ll give a firm estimate.
All Sales & Repairs Are
By Appointment Only
Slipstream uses the highest quality
epoxy vinylester
resins and pigments
with superior UV
inhibitors. It is still a good practice to store
your canoe under
cover to minimize UV damage.
Regular waxing will minimize scratching (and tend to cover scratches that
already exist).
Wax also adds additional UV protection and will keep your boat looking new.
Solutions For Those Who Have Difficulty Getting In And Out
Ask About: Modified Seat Height
Removable Thwart For Added Support
Hung Style Seats
Let us know about your entry/exit concerns -- we’ll modify outfitting
to accommodate your needs.
And there’s yet another option . . . simply have someone get their feet wet and lift you out of the boat!
The best practice when getting in or out of the canoe is to be sure the boat is floating. Be especially careful to avoid placing the boat on a sharp rock and then stepping into the boat which forces the rock to compress the hull.
Tie Down Concerns
Some paddlers have damaged their boat during the tie-down process. Remember to take steps to prevent wind from blowing your boat off the vehicle before it’s securely tied down. Ultralight boats are vulnerable to flying like kites . . . sometimes off the roof of your car . . . sometimes down the beach and into the lake . . . and sometimes away from shore at the most inconvenient of times.
Bridging your canoe can lead to an oops . . . and it may damage your boat. Much wiser to have wet feet than wet head! Slide/walk boat over dams, boulders and other obstacles.
However, a breach or chute with adequate depth changes everything . . . go for it!
And another thing . . .
We Repair All Brands Of Canoes And Kayaks
Awkward For The First Couple Of Times
Available This Spring
Entry / Exit
Video