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Originally Posted by stormalong
Unless something has changed to improve PVC UV resistance ...
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According to Newport
* [Inflatable Sport Boats]:
PVC vs CSM Inflatable Boat Lifespan” ➥ https://newportvessels.com/blogs/res...-boat-lifespan
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“... While the anger and stigma against PVC boats were warranted in the early days, this is no longer the case.
Significant advances in chemical manufacturing have improved PVC fabrics properties, and better construction methods have eliminated outdated technologies like cheap adhesives and High Frequency Welding.
The PVC material today uses various additives that have dramatically improved the fabric and PVC inflatable boats. Today, UV stabilizers and protective coatings help negate the harmful effects of UV rays and prolong the life of PVC fabric. By selecting a dinghy with high-quality PVC fabric and constructed with hot air welding, you can be confident you will get a reliable inflatable boat ...”
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The linked website contains
much more detail.
* Newport manufactures inflatable boats with 1100 Denier Korean
PVC (0.9mm) hulls, so perhaps, not unbiased.
Speaking of dramatically rising cost & prices:
Cocoa production is down by about 30%, this year, and
[cocoa & chocolate] prices have tripled, in the last 12 months, due to the spread of bean disease [& atypical rainfall], among cacao crops in West
Africa, where more than 70% of the global cocoa supply is produced.
The global chocolate industry is reportedly worth more than $100 billion US. But, with cocoa prices hitting a
record $10,000 US per metric ton, on Tuesday, it's likely that your Easter treats might look a little different this year, as major chocolate manufacturers look for creative ways to make chocolate less ‘chocolatey’.