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Spraydeck -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-06-19) |
 | | A spraydeck is a flexible cover for a (A small vessel for travel on water) boat, in particular for a (A small canoe consisting of a light frame made watertight with animal skins; used by Eskimos) kayak or a (Small and light boat; pointed at both ends; propelled with a paddle) canoe. |
 | | A spraydeck is a sheet of water-tight (Artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers) cloth (for example, rubberized or impregnated cloth) cut out to fit over the opening, or cockpit, of the boat or kayak. |
 | | When it rains the spraydeck also keeps the lower body of the passengers dry and prevents rain from building up a puddle at the bottom of the boat. |
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