Paddling gear is affordable compared to many sports and with a bit of maintenance can last for quite some time. Numerous maintenance and repair products exist for boats and boating gear. Preserve the life of your dry tops, drypants and dry suits by applying 303 to the gaskets. 303 can also be used to winterize kayaks and rafts. Raft repair kits are available for hypalon and pvc rafts and Gore Tex garments that have been cut or punctured can also be repaired with a Gore Tex repair kit.