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01-28-2012, 02:16 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Kayak patching
Looking to buy a used kayak. Talked to a guy who has one with a small hole patch on the bottom. Should I be concerned. How hard is it to patch kayaks? What should I look for?
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01-28-2012, 05:12 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2009
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I am paddling around a kayak with a temporary patch over a 2+ inch hole, and my ride is dry inside. You probably do not wat to deal with holes that are near structural support points (scupper holes). Andy (Iceman) at OEX Sunset Beach can fix anything. He can even fill a kayak sized hole with a kayak for most people.
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01-28-2012, 06:27 PM
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01-28-2012, 06:31 PM
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Junior
Join Date: Mar 2009
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Thanks for the replies. So far we're 1 and 1. Anyone else have an opinion on this? How much does a small hole repair usually run?
On another note, any suggestions on kayak brands, lengths, etc? I've seen some nice ones for around $600. |
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01-28-2012, 08:47 PM
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Location: Inland empire
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Boy I would not buy it,I made that mistake it happend on my second time out.to make the story short I had to make the call you never wanna make".kayaker down.kayaker taking on water"yeaup I got rescue by the coast guard this past Thursday.lost some gear,save my life.thank you coast guard for the great response
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01-28-2012, 09:10 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
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welcome to BWE. go talk to Andy at OEX sunset beach see what he has, demo a few different kayaks. I would not buy a kayak with a hole in it for $600. Unless it was a pro angler.
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01-29-2012, 10:22 AM
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01-29-2012, 08:17 PM
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01-29-2012, 09:38 PM
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For $600 you can buy a bunch of nice kayaks. Don't start with a problem!
You want to focus on your fishing not screwing around with bilge pump capacity numbers.
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02-01-2012, 08:57 AM
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01-30-2012, 07:03 PM
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How about a Tarpon 140 for $700??? |
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