Hole in outback scupper - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

AirborneYak · 04-26-2015, 10:50 AM

I went out today with Norm - Rocketfish, to fish the islands and notice that I had water in my hull. It was a little at first and then five mins later i open my center hatch to get a weight and notice how high and fast the water was filling up. I look back to see if my drain plug was on. It was. I made a beeline to the shore. I was pretty scared on the way to land cause I could feel all the water in the hull actually tipping the kayak left and right. I thought I was going to tip over at one point. I make it ashore and immediately check if I had my drain plug was tight and all hatch was closed and they were. I Drain as much water as I could, say bye to Norm and load the yak for home.

Once at the house, I look for any holes and see nothing at first. I put water in the hull again to see if I could find the any crack or what not and notice that water is coming through the scupper hole. I saw the size and realize how lucky I was to make it.

Now my questions. Is this an easy fix? Can I DIY? I'd rather not cause I'd end up with half kayak some how. How much do you think it would cost to fix or is this even repair doable and I am out of kayak?

Iceman · 04-26-2015, 11:19 AM

Starting with the cause, are you using a plug in cart that does not stick all the way up past the top opening?

scuppers are tricky to repair. Can't get a weld in there, not sure if Hobie has a remedy, but would be happy to check on your behalf. You could goop on the inside and outside, or 5200.

AirborneYak · 04-26-2015, 11:29 AM

I have the hobie scupper wheels. I think moving it around a few days ago might have damaged. Thanks, Andy. I will definitely bring it by. How does next Saturday work for you?

Paul

Iceman · 04-26-2015, 12:09 PM

I will be helping out at HOW Mission Bay next Saturday, you could drop it Saturday and plan to pick up Sunday. I should be in late afternoon Saturday.

makobob · 04-26-2015, 02:35 PM

I had that happen to a thresher over a year ago. I took a 4" long piece of plactic rod the same diameter and made sure it would fit. Tappered a little on both ends. Gooped inside both ends of drain tube. LIGHTLY tapped with hammer and gently guided plactic rod into place. moved it up and down past where it needed to be to ensure lots of goop, then regooded grom the top and let it set, turned it over and regooped from the bottom and again let it set for a day. THEN gooped it from the inside of the hull where cracked tube was. Been used in mexico as a rental for over a year. NO LEAKS. Hope this helps. Yes you do loose the drain.

AirborneYak · 04-26-2015, 05:25 PM

Thanks for the idea, Bob. But i do want the use of that scupper. I found this on youtube. It looks easy enough and it something I should be able to do.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIlobCJSQeo

Andy,

Thanks again! I wont be bringing it in this saturday. I am hoping this DIY should do the trick.

AirborneYak - Paul

04-26-2015, 11:19 AM	#2
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Starting with the cause, are you using a plug in cart that does not stick all the way up past the top opening? scuppers are tricky to repair. Can't get a weld in there, not sure if Hobie has a remedy, but would be happy to check on your behalf. You could goop on the inside and outside, or 5200. __________________

04-26-2015, 12:09 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I will be helping out at HOW Mission Bay next Saturday, you could drop it Saturday and plan to pick up Sunday. I should be in late afternoon Saturday. __________________

04-26-2015, 02:35 PM	#5
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	I had that happen to a thresher over a year ago. I took a 4" long piece of plactic rod the same diameter and made sure it would fit. Tappered a little on both ends. Gooped inside both ends of drain tube. LIGHTLY tapped with hammer and gently guided plactic rod into place. moved it up and down past where it needed to be to ensure lots of goop, then regooded grom the top and let it set, turned it over and regooped from the bottom and again let it set for a day. THEN gooped it from the inside of the hull where cracked tube was. Been used in mexico as a rental for over a year. NO LEAKS. Hope this helps. Yes you do loose the drain. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

04-26-2015, 05:25 PM	#6
AirborneYak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Long Beach Posts: 366	DIY fix Thanks for the idea, Bob. But i do want the use of that scupper. I found this on youtube. It looks easy enough and it something I should be able to do. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gIlobCJSQeo Andy, Thanks again! I wont be bringing it in this saturday. I am hoping this DIY should do the trick. AirborneYak - Paul

04-26-2015, 11:29 AM	#3
AirborneYak Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Long Beach Posts: 366	I have the hobie scupper wheels. I think moving it around a few days ago might have damaged. Thanks, Andy. I will definitely bring it by. How does next Saturday work for you? Paul