Sun Damage on Kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

EricM · 08-17-2009, 09:55 PM

Hey Guys,

My friend has a kayak that has been stored outside for a loooonnnggg time! I think around 2 years without any use. Anyways, we were going to go on a trip soon and I was wondering from a safety aspect, is it ok for a kayak to be exposed to sunlight like that for so long or has it weakened the hull to the point of being dangerously thin?

Maybe I am too concerned....

Eric

Siebler · 08-18-2009, 12:24 AM

It depends on where the boat is located, the manufacture, what areas wer ein the sun most, etc. Is store my boats in the sun most the time and they are fine however we recently had a guy bring in a less than 2 year old Cobra that completely dried out and basically broke in half.

Just give the boat a good check, Knock it around a little and see if it cracks. Chances are it is OK.

08-17-2009, 09:55 PM	#1
EricM Junior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 26	Sun Damage on Kayak Hey Guys, My friend has a kayak that has been stored outside for a loooonnnggg time! I think around 2 years without any use. Anyways, we were going to go on a trip soon and I was wondering from a safety aspect, is it ok for a kayak to be exposed to sunlight like that for so long or has it weakened the hull to the point of being dangerously thin? Maybe I am too concerned.... Eric

08-18-2009, 12:24 AM	#2
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	It depends on where the boat is located, the manufacture, what areas wer ein the sun most, etc. Is store my boats in the sun most the time and they are fine however we recently had a guy bring in a less than 2 year old Cobra that completely dried out and basically broke in half. Just give the boat a good check, Knock it around a little and see if it cracks. Chances are it is OK. __________________ CJ Siebler