protecting your yak from damage??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

GR6RR · 03-23-2012, 08:46 AM

I think the guppy is trying to recondition his new-2-him yak... other than that, I have no idea and might be wondering the same thing in a few months or years..

J3FFro · 03-23-2012, 08:56 AM

Maybe you can spray a layer of coating on just the portion that will make contact with sand/concrete (bottom) and leave the rest of hull (curve portion) un touch.

That way you don't add any unneccessary weight and change the performance of the kayak.

Just my 2cents.

gupppy · 03-23-2012, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by J3FFro

Maybe you can spray a layer of coating on just the portion that will make contact with sand/concrete (bottom) and leave the rest of hull (curve portion) un touch.

That way you don't add any unneccessary weight and change the performance of the kayak.

Just my 2cents.

i understand the weight might be an issue, but it's like a clear coat. very light stuff.

there's scratches all over the bottom so it would be just too cumbersome to get in there with hot glue

Amish Ed · 03-23-2012, 10:39 AM

Sand isn't really going to do that much damage. Rocky areas and boat ramps will. But, no spray is going to protect your yak from those. Just take it easy when launching in those areas and you'll minimize the scratches.

fishingfiend · 03-23-2012, 10:55 AM

I'm also a new outback owner and worried about the same thing. Is there a better way to protect these expensive hulls? I've been pondering 2 options.

1. Clearbra which is commonly used on cars. I'm not sure how it will hold up to seawater over time? This material is very flexible and easy to apply with a heat gun.

2. Keeleazy makes a protective strip similar concept to the above clearbra material but apparently suited to saltwater/submersed conditions.
http://www.keeleazy.com/page1/page1.html

I'm on the fence, but I'm leaning towards trying the keeleazy solution.

J3FFro · 03-23-2012, 11:58 AM

A large enough kayak cart can prevent any launching damages but for loading/unloading portion, you'll need an assistant.

Yakin · 03-23-2012, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fishingfiend

I'm also a new outback owner and worried about the same thing. Is there a better way to protect these expensive hulls? I've been pondering 2 options.

1. Clearbra which is commonly used on cars. I'm not sure how it will hold up to seawater over time? This material is very flexible and easy to apply with a heat gun.

2. Keeleazy makes a protective strip similar concept to the above clearbra material but apparently suited to saltwater/submersed conditions.
http://www.keeleazy.com/page1/page1.html

I'm on the fence, but I'm leaning towards trying the keeleazy solution.

The clearbra will be a bigger area covered i dout the seawater will really damage anything to it besides making it turn a nasty old plastic looking color

fishingfiend · 03-23-2012, 01:04 PM

I'm also not sure of the effects of the clearbra adhesive on the hull material? I guess only one way to find out, a small test strip and a couple of trips should provide some data.

03-23-2012, 08:46 AM	#1
GR6RR Lucky Fisher Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: too far inland Posts: 366	I think the guppy is trying to recondition his new-2-him yak... other than that, I have no idea and might be wondering the same thing in a few months or years.. __________________

03-23-2012, 10:39 AM	#4
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Sand isn't really going to do that much damage. Rocky areas and boat ramps will. But, no spray is going to protect your yak from those. Just take it easy when launching in those areas and you'll minimize the scratches. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-23-2012, 08:56 AM	#2
J3FFro Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 120	Maybe you can spray a layer of coating on just the portion that will make contact with sand/concrete (bottom) and leave the rest of hull (curve portion) un touch. That way you don't add any unneccessary weight and change the performance of the kayak. Just my 2cents.

03-23-2012, 10:55 AM	#5
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	I'm also a new outback owner and worried about the same thing. Is there a better way to protect these expensive hulls? I've been pondering 2 options. 1. Clearbra which is commonly used on cars. I'm not sure how it will hold up to seawater over time? This material is very flexible and easy to apply with a heat gun. 2. Keeleazy makes a protective strip similar concept to the above clearbra material but apparently suited to saltwater/submersed conditions. http://www.keeleazy.com/page1/page1.html I'm on the fence, but I'm leaning towards trying the keeleazy solution.

03-23-2012, 11:58 AM	#6
J3FFro Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Cali Posts: 120	A large enough kayak cart can prevent any launching damages but for loading/unloading portion, you'll need an assistant.

03-23-2012, 01:04 PM	#8
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	I'm also not sure of the effects of the clearbra adhesive on the hull material? I guess only one way to find out, a small test strip and a couple of trips should provide some data.