uv protector?

Is anyone using some type of uv protector or other spray to keep their yak from looking all faded?

There is 303 uv protectant that many kayak users use.

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2006 Wildy Ride 135
2019 Hobie Compass
2020 Hobie Outback

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2018 Hobie Compass Seagrass Green
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ex 2011 Hobie Pro Angler
ex 2011 Hobie Adventure Island
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if 3 out of 3 surveyed says its ok then 303 it is

303 is excellent....however, the hull becomes quite "slick" so careful handling the hull.

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Dr.SteelheadCatcher
Warrenton, OR

Before the major fly line makers started marketing their fly lines with a built in uv protector and slicking agent, a lot of us used 303 with our fly lines.

Fly lines aren't kayaks, but they are probably more sensitive/tender. I never heard of a situation where 303 had a negative impact on fly lines, rods or reels. It can discolor the cork handles, so if you use it on the rods, you need to spray it on a rag and then wipe the rods and not get 303 on the cork..

I will 303 the bottoms of my Oasis an Freedom Hawk 12 before they get in the water, later this year.

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