Anyone know how to repair broken paddle - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tomahawk · 06-02-2014, 08:30 PM

let me start by saying I agree with ful-rac, buy a replacement. In the end it will cheaper and better. I will start by assuming it is hollow. If I was forced to repair it, I would custom fit a wood dowel to the inside with at least 6 inches inside. Then make the dowel small enough to take 2 layers of glass cloth. Laminate the glass on the dowel then epoxy the rod inside the paddle. if possible add a few more layers of glass to the outside. the outer surfaces would all need to be surfaced prepped really well. I think you can repair rods this way but makes a stiff spot in the blank. like i said just buy a new one.
tom

octico · 06-02-2014, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by tomahawk

let me start by saying I agree with ful-rac, buy a replacement. In the end it will cheaper and better. I will start by assuming it is hollow. If I was forced to repair it, I would custom fit a wood dowel to the inside with at least 6 inches inside. Then make the dowel small enough to take 2 layers of glass cloth. Laminate the glass on the dowel then epoxy the rod inside the paddle. if possible add a few more layers of glass to the outside. the outer surfaces would all need to be surfaced prepped really well. I think you can repair rods this way but makes a stiff spot in the blank. like i said just buy a new one.
tom

Think I will buy a new one .... too much work.

bubblehide · 06-02-2014, 09:07 PM

Everyone knows that Hobie makes krap.

Fix = go see Andy, open wallet, let him reach in and take what he needs, and leave happy with a new carbon fiber paddle, bent shaft or straight is your only choice.

dmrides · 06-03-2014, 05:23 AM

fixed

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=22247

wiredantz · 06-03-2014, 09:34 AM

Everything hobie makes BREAKS!

I can say that because I don't own a hobie.

jorluivil · 06-03-2014, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

Everything hobie makes BREAKS!

I can say that because I don't own a hobie.

You don't own one but you did own a battery that set itself on fire

ful-rac · 06-03-2014, 07:26 PM

And a car that caught on fire....i dont think hobie makes cars do they?

06-02-2014, 09:07 PM	#3
bubblehide Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 552	Krap Everyone knows that Hobie makes krap. Fix = go see Andy, open wallet, let him reach in and take what he needs, and leave happy with a new carbon fiber paddle, bent shaft or straight is your only choice.

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06-02-2014, 08:30 PM	#1
tomahawk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 109	let me start by saying I agree with ful-rac, buy a replacement. In the end it will cheaper and better. I will start by assuming it is hollow. If I was forced to repair it, I would custom fit a wood dowel to the inside with at least 6 inches inside. Then make the dowel small enough to take 2 layers of glass cloth. Laminate the glass on the dowel then epoxy the rod inside the paddle. if possible add a few more layers of glass to the outside. the outer surfaces would all need to be surfaced prepped really well. I think you can repair rods this way but makes a stiff spot in the blank. like i said just buy a new one. tom

06-03-2014, 05:23 AM	#4
dmrides Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Point Loma Posts: 584	fixed http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=22247