faulty scupper posts - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

keljad · 12-24-2008, 11:18 PM

On one of my old kayaks, I have had a large amount of water entering the hull every time I go out. Usually between 5 and 30 litres. For some time now I thought this was entering through my rudder which does not stay tight (no moulded threads), or through one of my hatches, as I have been out playing in fairly rough weather (30knot winds and big swell) so I just accepted this.

I went out today for the first time in some flat water, and only 2 knots of wind. I paddled 500m, and returned to find 10 litres of water in the hull. I stuck my head inside for the first time in full sunlight to discover that the top of 4 scupper posts, and various areas of the hull itself are that thin and holey that I can see the pink of my fingers through them.

I would like to know what I can do about this firstly to seal them, and secondly due to how thin they are, what can I use to add some strength to the posts themselves.

Any help would be appreciated

MarkT · 12-25-2008, 11:36 AM

Check out what DGax65 did to his seat posts... http://forum.kayak4fish.com/viewtopic.php?t=8443

keljad · 12-27-2008, 01:56 AM

thanks mate. I do remember dougs post now about this. Thanks for reminding me

prowlerdude · 12-27-2008, 09:46 AM

What kinda kayak? If its an earlier Ocean Kayak they may replace the kayak. My first P-13 (2004) had pin hole leaks in the scuppers and they sent out a new one. Its a well documented problem. If not DGAX it!

Good luck

12-24-2008, 11:18 PM	#1
keljad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 39	faulty scupper posts On one of my old kayaks, I have had a large amount of water entering the hull every time I go out. Usually between 5 and 30 litres. For some time now I thought this was entering through my rudder which does not stay tight (no moulded threads), or through one of my hatches, as I have been out playing in fairly rough weather (30knot winds and big swell) so I just accepted this. I went out today for the first time in some flat water, and only 2 knots of wind. I paddled 500m, and returned to find 10 litres of water in the hull. I stuck my head inside for the first time in full sunlight to discover that the top of 4 scupper posts, and various areas of the hull itself are that thin and holey that I can see the pink of my fingers through them. I would like to know what I can do about this firstly to seal them, and secondly due to how thin they are, what can I use to add some strength to the posts themselves. Any help would be appreciated __________________ Regards, James Last edited by keljad; 12-25-2008 at 04:03 PM. Reason: spelling

12-27-2008, 01:56 AM	#3
keljad Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 39	thanks mate. I do remember dougs post now about this. Thanks for reminding me __________________ Regards, James

12-25-2008, 11:36 AM	#2
MarkT Deep Release Specialist Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 94	Check out what DGax65 did to his seat posts... http://forum.kayak4fish.com/viewtopic.php?t=8443

12-27-2008, 09:46 AM	#4
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	What kinda kayak? If its an earlier Ocean Kayak they may replace the kayak. My first P-13 (2004) had pin hole leaks in the scuppers and they sent out a new one. Its a well documented problem. If not DGAX it! Good luck