Preventative Maintenance - Check Your Eyes - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jorluivil · 12-08-2013, 06:23 PM

Screw In Pad Eyes.......

This is the third one that I had snap on me this year. They are the original ones that came with the kayak so obviously 3-4 years of hard use will make this happen. I had to get a little creative........rod leash saved the day

Dannowar · 12-08-2013, 09:42 PM

nice!

i remember when my (older) PA seat buckle strap snapped a mile and a half offshore. ingenuity is key

Old Man in the Sea · 12-09-2013, 09:46 AM

all of those monster halibut do put an awful strain on the eyes after awhile...

jruiz · 12-09-2013, 10:24 AM

I would consider Matt or Roby trying to straddle you on the yak as excessive use.

GR6RR · 12-11-2013, 01:18 PM

jorluivil · 12-13-2013, 01:29 PM

Stopped at OEX today to get some screw in eye doohikees and decided to also get the shaft that locks in the drive, the one that I had was worn and allowed some extra side-side play. I couldn't believe it but all I needed was a hammer and wa-la!!!!!!

OEX Sunset Beach · 12-13-2013, 01:40 PM

you were not kidding, hard to believe that the nylon polished off that much stainless steel.

Did I mention pushing the old shaft through with the new shaft keeps it all from exploding!

jorluivil · 12-13-2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OEX Sunset Beach

you were not kidding, hard to believe that the nylon polished off that much stainless steel.

Did I mention pushing the old shaft through with the new shaft keeps it all from exploding!

No, you didn't but I figured it out shortly after the fact

makobob · 12-13-2013, 03:44 PM

How long did it take to wear like that? Must be a lot of beach work.

12-08-2013, 06:23 PM	#1
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Preventative Maintenance - Check Your Eyes Screw In Pad Eyes....... This is the third one that I had snap on me this year. They are the original ones that came with the kayak so obviously 3-4 years of hard use will make this happen. I had to get a little creative........rod leash saved the day __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

12-08-2013, 09:42 PM	#2
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	nice! i remember when my (older) PA seat buckle strap snapped a mile and a half offshore. ingenuity is key __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson

12-11-2013, 01:18 PM	#5
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	__________________

12-13-2013, 01:29 PM	#6
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	Stopped at OEX today to get some screw in eye doohikees and decided to also get the shaft that locks in the drive, the one that I had was worn and allowed some extra side-side play. I couldn't believe it but all I needed was a hammer and wa-la!!!!!! __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 12-13-2013 at 01:54 PM.

12-13-2013, 03:44 PM	#9
makobob Baitless on Baja Join Date: May 2013 Location: Vista California, Gonzaga, San Quintin, Asuncion, Mag Bay Posts: 4,250	How long did it take to wear like that? Must be a lot of beach work. __________________ http://www.mako-ville.com Home 760-630-4470 Cell 760-520-2514 YES YOU CAN

12-09-2013, 09:46 AM	#3
Old Man in the Sea Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Park Posts: 569	all of those monster halibut do put an awful strain on the eyes after awhile...

12-09-2013, 10:24 AM	#4
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,008	I would consider Matt or Roby trying to straddle you on the yak as excessive use.

12-13-2013, 01:40 PM	#7
OEX Sunset Beach Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 163	you were not kidding, hard to believe that the nylon polished off that much stainless steel. Did I mention pushing the old shaft through with the new shaft keeps it all from exploding!