Water in kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TheUnlucky · 04-01-2016, 11:24 PM

So i took my kayak to the pool for a test run and found that water was coming up through the scupper hole and making my feet/leg wet is that normal? But when i got out the water drained

jorluivil · 04-01-2016, 11:46 PM

What kind of kayak?

TheUnlucky · 04-02-2016, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by jorluivil

What kind of kayak?

Sit on top

Phishphood · 04-02-2016, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

Sit on top

Brand and model? Some brands and especially some models are more prone to doing this than others. Also could affect the weight limit for the yak vs that of you and your gear.

jorluivil · 04-02-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

Sit on top

Well, that really narrowed it down

Post the brand, model and your weight, I'm sure someone here can shed some light on your issue.

Harry Hill · 04-02-2016, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

So i took my kayak to the pool for a test run and found that water was coming up through the scupper hole and making my feet/leg wet is that normal? But when i got out the water drained

our scuppers are open, no flapper so yes, water comes in, especially if you're heavy for the kayak. Or if you hit some heavy water where the water will squirt in through the scupper holes then drain back out. I never put scupper plugs in as I want the water draining but some people leave the scupper plugs in all of the time. I guess it's a personal preference. As long as the water isn't entering the inner hull you are okay.

jruiz · 04-02-2016, 09:05 AM

You must be the unfortunate guy who eventually got had
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taggermike · 04-02-2016, 09:19 AM

Scuppers are open holes and water goes both ways. When you take a big wave in the lap you'll be glad for them. Scupper plugs are good for calm water but you'll want em open when its rough. Some boats a wetter than others. I have a prowler 15 and my ass is wet most if the time. I wiegh 220 and when my bait tanks full I'm sitting in a puddle. So its normal on lots of boats. Mike

Iceman · 04-02-2016, 10:45 AM

there is water in the kayak and there is water on the kayak, yours sounds like the latter..................take yer socks off

TheUnlucky · 04-02-2016, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

there is water in the kayak and there is water on the kayak, yours sounds like the latter..................take yer socks off

Yeah the water is on the kayak not in it, is that suppose to happen?

TheUnlucky · 04-02-2016, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jruiz

You must be the unfortunate guy who eventually got had
http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=24594

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=28532

what was wrong with the kayak i did buy it from him????

TheUnlucky · 04-02-2016, 01:05 PM

The kayak is an ocean prowler 15, there are no leaks into the hull its just when i sit on it the water come up through the scupper holes and my feet get wet

Phishphood · 04-02-2016, 02:34 PM

How much you weigh?

alanw · 04-02-2016, 02:40 PM

I had a little water coming up through the scuppers on my 12' kayak, then none on my 14'. Either get a kayak with more weight capacity or like Andy said take off your socks because you're gonna be wet

TheUnlucky · 04-02-2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Phishphood

How much you weigh?

155 ish

TheUnlucky · 04-02-2016, 02:44 PM

Does the way you sit also affect if water gets in? I was kinda scared to fully sit in the seat so i kinda squatted in the middle is maybe towards the bow a little

Harry Hill · 04-02-2016, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

Does the way you sit also affect if water gets in? I was kinda scared to fully sit in the seat so i kinda squatted in the middle is maybe towards the bow a little

Yeah, you don't want to squat in a kayak, eventually you will flip it or fall in the water then your feet will really be wet.Don't worry about the water on the deck. Get some sand shoes and sit down. If you are getting wet get some paddling pants. I can picture you in my mind squatting on your kayak and it's making me smile. Good luck, relax, have fun

theluckypig · 04-02-2016, 03:29 PM

the prowler 15 is a great kayak, but, it is a wet ride... maybe more wet than most... if it is bothering you, consider getting waders...

TheUnlucky · 04-02-2016, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

Yeah, you don't want to squat in a kayak, eventually you will flip it or fall in the water then your feet will really be wet.Don't worry about the water on the deck. Get some sand shoes and sit down. If you are getting wet get some paddling pants. I can picture you in my mind squatting on your kayak and it's making me smile. Good luck, relax, have fun

thanks!!

Pinhead · 04-02-2016, 04:14 PM

If only your feet/leg gets wet, it's all good.

Just avoid getting your panties wet. I HATE that!

....but seriously, I have a Malibu X-Factor 14'. I weight #160 and my backside is always wet and water comes up thru the scuppers when I paddle.

I bought a 2014 Hobie PA, no more swamp-butt and a warmer ride.

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04-01-2016, 11:24 PM	#1
TheUnlucky Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 20	Water in kayak So i took my kayak to the pool for a test run and found that water was coming up through the scupper hole and making my feet/leg wet is that normal? But when i got out the water drained

04-02-2016, 09:19 AM	#8
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Scuppers are open holes and water goes both ways. When you take a big wave in the lap you'll be glad for them. Scupper plugs are good for calm water but you'll want em open when its rough. Some boats a wetter than others. I have a prowler 15 and my ass is wet most if the time. I wiegh 220 and when my bait tanks full I'm sitting in a puddle. So its normal on lots of boats. Mike

04-02-2016, 01:05 PM	#12
TheUnlucky Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 20	The kayak is an ocean prowler 15, there are no leaks into the hull its just when i sit on it the water come up through the scupper holes and my feet get wet

04-02-2016, 02:34 PM	#13
Phishphood Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Posts: 346	How much you weigh?

04-02-2016, 02:44 PM	#16
TheUnlucky Junior Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 20	Does the way you sit also affect if water gets in? I was kinda scared to fully sit in the seat so i kinda squatted in the middle is maybe towards the bow a little

04-02-2016, 03:29 PM	#18
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	the prowler 15 is a great kayak, but, it is a wet ride... maybe more wet than most... if it is bothering you, consider getting waders...

04-02-2016, 04:14 PM	#20
Pinhead We all Stink Sometimes! Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 171	If only your feet/leg gets wet, it's all good. Just avoid getting your panties wet. I HATE that! ....but seriously, I have a Malibu X-Factor 14'. I weight #160 and my backside is always wet and water comes up thru the scuppers when I paddle. I bought a 2014 Hobie PA, no more swamp-butt and a warmer ride.