Kayak leaks

[Jimmyz123]

I recommend all that own a kayak invest in a heat gun, and even a plastic welding iron. you can get them at harbor freight for really low prices. Check out youtube on welding kayaks,
https://www.youtube.com/results?sear...=kayak+welding

It's really not that tough, but be careful with the heat gun, if you hold it in one place for too long you might have an issue.

Other idea is take it to Andy and OEX and let them do it for you.

[Sir LJ]

Thanks guys i will give it a try. Heating or welding scares me but I'll have to man up

[Dirtyernie]

For your first repair, I'd stay away from the heat gun and use a plastic welder (soldering iron). If you hold the heat gun in one place too long it can overheat the hull and start melting it, making your small hole a large one in an instant. whichever method you try, keep a cold damp rag handy to slap on the repair and cool the plastic should it overheat. You'll need some plastic to fill the holes, HDPE. A Home Depot bucket is HDPE and its even Orange. Cut a strip about 1/4" wide by 6" long. Hold the end over the hole and push down with the soldering iron. as the strip melts, it will sink into the hole. Then make some small circles with the soldering iron to meld the plastic. Repeat until its built up above the surrounding area then let it cool. sand it down nice and smooth and happy paddling!


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