Water in the yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

lterrero · 10-22-2010, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by deepdvr

Yeah...I'd like to see a pic of that 60 lb. WSB.

Check the rudder lines first. That is likely your issue.

If not, the water test is the next step.

However, some mirage drive cracks won't leak unless the yak is under a pedaling load so just filling it up with water may not replicate the leak.

Yeah..! ask are friend Chris Lewis " not under" 60lbs

for your records...

LakersFan · 10-22-2010, 09:43 PM

Another thing to look for is leaking at the hatches. I don't have a Hobie but my Tarpon 160 takes on anywhere from a couple of drops to 3/4 gallon when I am out all day. The rougher it is the more leakage. I was watching a video I accidently made while the camera was aimed at the main hatch. I was paddling hard through the swells and could see the water would come over the top of the hatch, then the flexing of the hull would "oil can" and actually suck the water in from around the hatch.

This explains why I don't have much leakage when it is flat out. When the hull doesn't flex, it doesn't suck water in, even if there is water collecting around the hatch.

Billy V · 10-22-2010, 10:24 PM

Lumpy weather will cause some water to enter through the rudder cables.

Place a Home Depot grout sponge in the hull to collect the water, and carry a bilge pump until you get this sorted out.

Iceman · 10-23-2010, 07:36 AM

when people say "less than a gallon" I always suspect seepage at some point. A big enough guy in the Sport will likely have some seepage in the rudder cable entry points.

10-22-2010, 10:24 PM	#3
Billy V Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bay Ho Posts: 1,382	Lumpy weather will cause some water to enter through the rudder cables. Place a Home Depot grout sponge in the hull to collect the water, and carry a bilge pump until you get this sorted out. __________________

10-23-2010, 07:36 AM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	when people say "less than a gallon" I always suspect seepage at some point. A big enough guy in the Sport will likely have some seepage in the rudder cable entry points. __________________

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10-22-2010, 09:43 PM	#2
LakersFan Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 92	Another thing to look for is leaking at the hatches. I don't have a Hobie but my Tarpon 160 takes on anywhere from a couple of drops to 3/4 gallon when I am out all day. The rougher it is the more leakage. I was watching a video I accidently made while the camera was aimed at the main hatch. I was paddling hard through the swells and could see the water would come over the top of the hatch, then the flexing of the hull would "oil can" and actually suck the water in from around the hatch. This explains why I don't have much leakage when it is flat out. When the hull doesn't flex, it doesn't suck water in, even if there is water collecting around the hatch.