Cracked yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

KennyHill · 06-18-2009, 04:43 PM

I have a small leak in my prowler13. I tryed a marine sealant and silicone but they both fell off before i hit the water. I wana try and repair it myself. I dont live close to a kayak shop that will do that kind of work. Do you guys have any recommendations on a sealant or maby a plastic weld.

What would be the best way to fix this?

Thanks

shortstack · 06-18-2009, 05:18 PM

I have a hobie Quest that has alot of miles on it. You need to get plastic from the same manufacture and the same color. that is important! clean the suface around the area really good . use a sotering iron and melt or weld the crack. then melt or weld the extra plastic over the crack. inside and out. you can file or sand any rough areas left over.

KennyHill · 06-18-2009, 05:33 PM

Thanks..I thought about that. I only have access to the outside of the crack. Do you no where i can find this type of plastic? or a type that is equal to it? I dont care if it looks ugly as long as it is water tight.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 06-18-2009, 06:34 PM

Well that is no crack, that is from dragging the kayak.
I am sure the guys at OEX could fix it for you no problem, at least then you know it is done right.
I am sure they also have some plastic from cutting hatches that will work, maybe they can mail it too you.
You can also call OK and get some either from hatch cutouts or they also have welding rods.
http://oceankayak.stores.yahoo.net/weldrod.html
Here are some instructions on how to do it.
http://www.oceankayak.com/product_support/repair.html

KennyHill · 06-18-2009, 07:02 PM

Ya i learned my lesson on dragging my kayak... Thanks for the links...

AndSan · 06-18-2009, 10:20 PM

i see your from temecula, OEX is in oceanside. it doesnt take that long to get there down if you take the 76, they are really good down there. give them a call 760)7216195. good luck on that
-drew
ps, where do you take your yak out? im in elsinore

KennyHill · 06-18-2009, 10:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndSan

i see your from temecula, OEX is in oceanside. it doesnt take that long to get there down if you take the 76, they are really good down there. give them a call 760)7216195. good luck on that
-drew
ps, where do you take your yak out? im in elsinore

I got some plastic weld rods so ill try it myself. If i fail its an excuse to buy a new kayak

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I mostly go to La jolla. But somtimes I launch out of Dana point for a change of pace. or Oceanside

dsafety · 06-19-2009, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KennyHill

I got some plastic weld rods so ill try it myself. If i fail its an excuse to buy a new kayak

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OR... you could go to the MLPA fundraiser next Saturday and bid on one of the kayaks that will be up for auction. You would probably get a great deal and all the proceeds will be going to a very important cause.

Bob

shortstack · 06-19-2009, 11:31 AM

I think I might have seen ya at Dana! It's not a hard fix just take your time. you can buy a torch that has a tip for fixing this at wal-mart. small hand held, It works great. I found that if you melt shavings and slowly work a small pool you'll get a better weld. good luck!

06-18-2009, 04:43 PM	#1
KennyHill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula CA. Posts: 117	Cracked yak I have a small leak in my prowler13. I tryed a marine sealant and silicone but they both fell off before i hit the water. I wana try and repair it myself. I dont live close to a kayak shop that will do that kind of work. Do you guys have any recommendations on a sealant or maby a plastic weld. What would be the best way to fix this? Thanks

06-18-2009, 05:18 PM	#2
shortstack Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 97	fix it!!!!!!!! I have a hobie Quest that has alot of miles on it. You need to get plastic from the same manufacture and the same color. that is important! clean the suface around the area really good . use a sotering iron and melt or weld the crack. then melt or weld the extra plastic over the crack. inside and out. you can file or sand any rough areas left over.

06-18-2009, 06:34 PM	#4
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Well that is no crack, that is from dragging the kayak. I am sure the guys at OEX could fix it for you no problem, at least then you know it is done right. I am sure they also have some plastic from cutting hatches that will work, maybe they can mail it too you. You can also call OK and get some either from hatch cutouts or they also have welding rods. http://oceankayak.stores.yahoo.net/weldrod.html Here are some instructions on how to do it. http://www.oceankayak.com/product_support/repair.html __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

06-18-2009, 10:20 PM	#6
AndSan Rookie, not wookie Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lake Elsinore Posts: 36	i see your from temecula, OEX is in oceanside. it doesnt take that long to get there down if you take the 76, they are really good down there. give them a call 760)7216195. good luck on that -drew ps, where do you take your yak out? im in elsinore __________________ Im on a Boat!

06-18-2009, 05:33 PM	#3
KennyHill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula CA. Posts: 117	Thanks..I thought about that. I only have access to the outside of the crack. Do you no where i can find this type of plastic? or a type that is equal to it? I dont care if it looks ugly as long as it is water tight.

06-18-2009, 07:02 PM	#5
KennyHill Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Temecula CA. Posts: 117	Ya i learned my lesson on dragging my kayak... Thanks for the links...

06-19-2009, 11:31 AM	#9
shortstack Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LJ Posts: 97	I think I might have seen ya at Dana! It's not a hard fix just take your time. you can buy a torch that has a tip for fixing this at wal-mart. small hand held, It works great. I found that if you melt shavings and slowly work a small pool you'll get a better weld. good luck!