protecting your yak from damage??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

gupppy · 03-23-2012, 08:23 AM

most, if not all have scratches on the hull of your yak.
i just bought a used 09 outback and the scratches hurt me when i'm just looking at them. i have yet to take my yak out on our maiden voyage, but i can just imagine the pain when i'm dragging it in the sand let alone launching/landing on the beach.
i was thinking of applying a "urethane" coating to the hull, and maybe all over the exterior.
i was thinking of using Helmsman Spar Urethane. the guys use it to put a protective coating on the headlight lenses. the only factor that may produce less than ideal results is the fact that the headlight lens is a lot more rigid than our yaks. but who know, it might just work?

they have spray on urethane, oil based, water based, etc...

any thoughts?

Pocoloco · 03-23-2012, 08:39 AM

fill gauges and deep scratches with hot glue.

GR6RR · 03-23-2012, 09:46 AM

I think the guppy is trying to recondition his new-2-him yak... other than that, I have no idea and might be wondering the same thing in a few months or years..

J3FFro · 03-23-2012, 09:56 AM

Maybe you can spray a layer of coating on just the portion that will make contact with sand/concrete (bottom) and leave the rest of hull (curve portion) un touch.

That way you don't add any unneccessary weight and change the performance of the kayak.

Just my 2cents.

gupppy · 03-23-2012, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by J3FFro

Maybe you can spray a layer of coating on just the portion that will make contact with sand/concrete (bottom) and leave the rest of hull (curve portion) un touch.

That way you don't add any unneccessary weight and change the performance of the kayak.

Just my 2cents.

i understand the weight might be an issue, but it's like a clear coat. very light stuff.

there's scratches all over the bottom so it would be just too cumbersome to get in there with hot glue

Amish Ed · 03-23-2012, 11:39 AM

Sand isn't really going to do that much damage. Rocky areas and boat ramps will. But, no spray is going to protect your yak from those. Just take it easy when launching in those areas and you'll minimize the scratches.

03-23-2012, 08:23 AM	#1
gupppy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: IE Posts: 171	protecting your yak from damage??? most, if not all have scratches on the hull of your yak. i just bought a used 09 outback and the scratches hurt me when i'm just looking at them. i have yet to take my yak out on our maiden voyage, but i can just imagine the pain when i'm dragging it in the sand let alone launching/landing on the beach. i was thinking of applying a "urethane" coating to the hull, and maybe all over the exterior. i was thinking of using Helmsman Spar Urethane. the guys use it to put a protective coating on the headlight lenses. the only factor that may produce less than ideal results is the fact that the headlight lens is a lot more rigid than our yaks. but who know, it might just work? they have spray on urethane, oil based, water based, etc... any thoughts?

03-23-2012, 09:46 AM	#3
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	I think the guppy is trying to recondition his new-2-him yak... other than that, I have no idea and might be wondering the same thing in a few months or years.. __________________

03-23-2012, 11:39 AM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Sand isn't really going to do that much damage. Rocky areas and boat ramps will. But, no spray is going to protect your yak from those. Just take it easy when launching in those areas and you'll minimize the scratches. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-23-2012, 08:39 AM	#2
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	fill gauges and deep scratches with hot glue.

03-23-2012, 09:56 AM	#4
J3FFro Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 120	Maybe you can spray a layer of coating on just the portion that will make contact with sand/concrete (bottom) and leave the rest of hull (curve portion) un touch. That way you don't add any unneccessary weight and change the performance of the kayak. Just my 2cents.