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Old 06-28-2015, 01:46 PM   #1
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Kayak leaks

Hey guys I have a kayak that needs some work. It has a few mounts I want to remove and a few rod holders and screws that are leaking. How do I stop the leaks in the rod holders and how do I plug up the holes from the mounts I want to completely remove??
It's a orange trident 15 if that matters.
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Old 06-29-2015, 04:37 PM   #2
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Old 06-29-2015, 05:01 PM   #3
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Most smaller above the water line leaks can be remedied with the product linked below
http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/marine-goop
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Old 06-29-2015, 05:04 PM   #4
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I just found a crack next to one of the drain plugs in the seat of my x factor. Would that goop be ideal for that as well? uploadfromtaptalk1435622659646.jpg
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Old 06-29-2015, 05:47 PM   #5
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I just found a crack next to one of the drain plugs in the seat of my x factor. Would that goop be ideal for that as well?
If you bring it by, i will weld it up for you.
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Old 06-29-2015, 05:48 PM   #6
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For the OP, you can weld holes or a simple fix is a little goop on a stainless bolt and nyloc, factory fresh look. rod holders sound like they need a bead of goop then reinstall.
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^ and there u have it. Problem solved!
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Old 06-29-2015, 06:05 PM   #8
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If you bring it by, i will weld it up for you.
Thanks Andy. I was gonna bring it to you anyways 😁 👍
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Old 06-30-2015, 02:48 PM   #9
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For the OP, you can weld holes or a simple fix is a little goop on a stainless bolt and nyloc, factory fresh look. rod holders sound like they need a bead of goop then reinstall.
Ok I'll just goop and reinstall the rod holders.
I'm not sure what to do with the mounts tho. They are in an area that I want to use for rudder foot pedals
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Old 06-30-2015, 04:57 PM   #10
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weld em or hot glue em, you can take a razor blade to the hot glue and make it nice and flush.
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Old 07-01-2015, 01:03 PM   #11
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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.
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Old 07-01-2015, 01:32 PM   #12
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Thanks guys i will give it a try. Heating or welding scares me but I'll have to man up

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Old 07-01-2015, 04:40 PM   #13
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First Repair

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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