Leaky Boat - Finally diagnosed - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dsafety · 04-19-2010, 07:21 PM

I have not tried this as a way to fix a leak in a scupper but I bet it would work.

Find a piece of plastic tubing that fits snugly into your scupper hole. rough up the plastic, (both the scupper and the tubing), and generously coat with sealant, such as Goop, and shove the tube into the scupper. When everything as set up, seal the top and bottom edges of the tubing to the hull, (depending on the plastic you use, you might even be able to weld the tube to the kayak).

Your scupper hole would be smaller but it would be stronger and should not leak.

Just a thought.

Bob

Jimmyz123 · 04-19-2010, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by dsafety

I have not tried this as a way to fix a leak in a scupper but I bet it would work.

Find a piece of plastic tubing that fits snugly into your scupper hole. rough up the plastic, (both the scupper and the tubing), and generously coat with sealant, such as Goop, and shove the tube into the scupper. When everything as set up, seal the top and bottom edges of the tubing to the hull, (depending on the plastic you use, you might even be able to weld the tube to the kayak).

Your scupper hole would be smaller but it would be stronger and should not leak.

Just a thought.

Bob

Just like redoing the pipes at home. Good call here.

mo2vation · 04-20-2010, 07:21 PM

So I did the Lexel slather up the scupper tube. Let it cure since Monday.

Tonight I went out, flipped the boat and duct taped up the bottom of the scupper.

Flipped the boat back up, then I poured in a cup or so of water - up to the top and over the scupper. I let it sit.

I come inside. The Dodgers have tied it!

I go back out - still holding!

I come inside. Dodgers are playing like peewee leaguers.

I go back out - still holding!

Dinner comes. I grind. Watch the Lakers pull away from the mighty OKC Thunder.

I go back out (like 90 minutes later)... STILL HOLDING!

I think this is fixed. I'm pretty excited.

I'm going for an early AM paddle on Thursday on the way to the office. Gotta get the new paddle wet. Gotta check the scup.

Thanks for the tips, guys. This may have worked!

-K

04-20-2010, 07:21 PM	#3
mo2vation Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 50	Updates on the SS LeakyScupper So I did the Lexel slather up the scupper tube. Let it cure since Monday. Tonight I went out, flipped the boat and duct taped up the bottom of the scupper. Flipped the boat back up, then I poured in a cup or so of water - up to the top and over the scupper. I let it sit. I come inside. The Dodgers have tied it! I go back out - still holding! I come inside. Dodgers are playing like peewee leaguers. I go back out - still holding! Dinner comes. I grind. Watch the Lakers pull away from the mighty OKC Thunder. I go back out (like 90 minutes later)... STILL HOLDING! I think this is fixed. I'm pretty excited. I'm going for an early AM paddle on Thursday on the way to the office. Gotta get the new paddle wet. Gotta check the scup. Thanks for the tips, guys. This may have worked! -K __________________ "man it stinks around here what is that smell, crap its me. I stink..." FishDude

04-19-2010, 07:21 PM	#1
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,122	I have not tried this as a way to fix a leak in a scupper but I bet it would work. Find a piece of plastic tubing that fits snugly into your scupper hole. rough up the plastic, (both the scupper and the tubing), and generously coat with sealant, such as Goop, and shove the tube into the scupper. When everything as set up, seal the top and bottom edges of the tubing to the hull, (depending on the plastic you use, you might even be able to weld the tube to the kayak). Your scupper hole would be smaller but it would be stronger and should not leak. Just a thought. Bob