Another Hobie drive well Crack

[dorado50]

Let me clarify my above statement, a stress fracture can not be fixed ! No matter how many bolts and glues you use, plastic is not metal...... .

[Hypoxic1]

Those pedal brackets take a huge load and will continue to open even if you goop it, 5200 it, or whatever , it. You cannot effectively melt it back in shape A local kayak store "fixed" a stress crack in an old hobie of mine, and then loaned the boat to an old guy I was fishing with. His ass sank not too far off scripps pier thank god. We recovered him and the boat but it aint a good place to be.

You really dont want to discover a much bigger problem when you are out on the water and find you are loading up on water. Ive done it, and its a really bad spot to be in.

Good luck.
Chris

[Lets_Fish]

I'm thinking that if you drill any holes adjacent to that stress crack you will void the manufacture's warranty, so think about it before you do it. Also the $750 for a new hull in place of you 5+ year old hull is cheap.

[lbsurf2ca]

Thanks for the ideas. Here is the outside view of the hull which has the crack.

Its a pretty tight area to work with. Looks like I'll have to save some cash. In the mean time duct tape on the area seems to slow things down a lot.

My pump will remain at my side at all times.

[Matar]

Fill the inside with foam and go fishin. Just do it slowly.

[Kaijuu]

Here's some stuff I found while searching for different products I could use on my yak.

It's a structural adhesive, not a glue. Its made for poly, the stuff yaks are made of.

I have never used it so I can't tell you how well it will work but it does appear to be a viable solution to your problem.

Just make sure if you use it that you follow the directions!

Good luck. http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=435&

[lbsurf2ca]

So looks like I am stuck. Here is the info hobie directly told me. I didn't know it was such an old yak. In my opinion I am split on hobie offering me a good deal and me getting screwed (only because it was such a known problem).I wish I would have researched the outback a little more before buying it. Lesson learned.

Hobie:

The offer we have made is us standing behind our product. Your kayak is way beyond its warranty period and has seven years of use. That seven years certainly has a value. Most hulls that are replaced are not as old as yours so the cost is closer to $300 usually, but they also pay about $150 in freight on top of that. OEX picks up their boats since they are close so there is no freight charge. The kayakers that you spoke of have not had a seven year old kayak replaced most likely so they wouldn’t know what to expect in this situation. There is a two year stated warranty on our kayaks, but we generally extend that a couple years for drivewell issues, and beyond that, the replacement is pro-rated. I take it you are a second hand owner since OEX is not the dealer who sold it originally, but since the boat never had a warranty registration submitted, I have no way of knowing for sure. If you would like to think it over for a bit or try to repair it you certainly can, although solid repairs in this area are very difficult and can be risky. Keep in mind, the replacement would be a 2011 hull and the Outback is almost a completely new boat since 2004.

1. 717 gets me a brand new 2011 hull only?
2. Sell it? and Buy new and get all new equipment?

!!!!!!!Either way im still going fishing tonight!!!!!!!! Thanks for all your help and Ideas Fellas!

[jorluivil]

I would go to Hobie, if they do not replace it for free ask them to lower the price.

[The Kid]

Originally Posted by Hypoxic1

Those pedal brackets take a huge load and will continue to open even if you goop it, 5200 it, or whatever , it. You cannot effectively melt it back in shape A local kayak store "fixed" a stress crack in an old hobie of mine, and then loaned the boat to an old guy I was fishing with. His ass sank not too far off scripps pier thank god. We recovered him and the boat but it aint a good place to be.

You really dont want to discover a much bigger problem when you are out on the water and find you are loading up on water. Ive done it, and its a really bad spot to be in.

Good luck.
Chris

Take it from Chris. He knows all to well.