side handle leak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

skrilla · 05-28-2012, 10:27 AM

I performed a leak test on my Scrambler 11 and found both side handles were leaking from the rivets, 8 rivets total. Should I be concerned or is this normal? They look to be well above the water line but still in the "splash zone". Would a bead of silicone help keep water from coming in or should I consider re-riveting using a sealant? Also will the stress of using the side handles for transport negate any of the work performed? I have no access from the inside. Any expert advice is appreciated.

DanaPT · 05-29-2012, 06:22 AM

don't fret, but pick up a manual bilge pump like this: http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0COIBEPMCMAA

Look to keep it somewhere handy, but I'm doubting you'd need it for the rivet holes. I get small amounts of water in my hull that I sponge out at the end of each session.

Good luck.

05-28-2012, 10:27 AM	#1
skrilla Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 664	side handle leak I performed a leak test on my Scrambler 11 and found both side handles were leaking from the rivets, 8 rivets total. Should I be concerned or is this normal? They look to be well above the water line but still in the "splash zone". Would a bead of silicone help keep water from coming in or should I consider re-riveting using a sealant? Also will the stress of using the side handles for transport negate any of the work performed? I have no access from the inside. Any expert advice is appreciated. __________________ Urban Camo Trident 13

05-29-2012, 06:22 AM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,606	i say. . . don't fret, but pick up a manual bilge pump like this: http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0COIBEPMCMAA Look to keep it somewhere handy, but I'm doubting you'd need it for the rivet holes. I get small amounts of water in my hull that I sponge out at the end of each session. Good luck.