Cracked Hobie Bait Tank - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

WARRIORMIKE · 07-16-2015, 02:20 PM

So I recently just found out that a buddy of mine has a cracked bait tank. Is he better off buying a new one, or can these be molded back to place?

Hunters Pa · 07-16-2015, 02:47 PM

Where and how bad is the crack? Can plastic weld with a soldering iron. If the crack is bad he may need additional material

Raskal311 · 07-16-2015, 03:26 PM

Depends on the crack but a slow leak is fine, just drill a hole at each end to stop the crack from progressing.

bolocop · 07-16-2015, 04:02 PM

MARINE TEX FLEX SET NON SAG PERMANENTLY FLEXIBLE EPOXY

WARRIORMIKE · 07-16-2015, 04:20 PM

Ok thanks gentlemen, I will see how bad the damage is tonight

PescadorPete · 07-16-2015, 05:38 PM

Mine cracked at the seam in the the front. Marine Goop inside and outside along the seam fixed it right up.

WARRIORMIKE · 07-16-2015, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PescadorPete

Mine cracked at the seam in the the front. Marine Goop inside and outside along the seam fixed it right up.

That's exactly where it's at

makobob · 07-16-2015, 07:29 PM

Drill a hole at both ends. Gorilla tape will do the job. Save your money.

07-16-2015, 02:20 PM	#1
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	Cracked Hobie Bait Tank So I recently just found out that a buddy of mine has a cracked bait tank. Is he better off buying a new one, or can these be molded back to place?

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Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Depends on the crack but a slow leak is fine, just drill a hole at each end to stop the crack from progressing. __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

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makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	Drill a hole at both ends. Gorilla tape will do the job. Save your money. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

07-16-2015, 02:47 PM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,360	Where and how bad is the crack? Can plastic weld with a soldering iron. If the crack is bad he may need additional material

07-16-2015, 04:02 PM	#4
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	MARINE TEX FLEX SET NON SAG PERMANENTLY FLEXIBLE EPOXY

07-16-2015, 04:20 PM	#5
WARRIORMIKE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 303	Ok thanks gentlemen, I will see how bad the damage is tonight

07-16-2015, 05:38 PM	#6
PescadorPete Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 261	Mine cracked at the seam in the the front. Marine Goop inside and outside along the seam fixed it right up.