Scratches, Tracking, Leak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

kirkdavis · 08-19-2016, 10:29 AM

1. I don't worry about the scratches... they are like battle scars, wear them with pride. If they really bug you, I would recommend a soldering iron more than a heat gun. It will keep the heat localized and so reduce the chance of deforming the hull.
2. Tracking is an issue with my outback also. I have just learned to live with it, and I do the constant corrections without really thinking about it. Kind of like an old truck with sloppy steering.
3. The only time I get any water in the hull is when I surf launch. I always take a few waves over the bow, and I think the water leaks in through the front hatch.

08-19-2016, 10:29 AM	#2
kirkdavis Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: SD County Posts: 360	1. I don't worry about the scratches... they are like battle scars, wear them with pride. If they really bug you, I would recommend a soldering iron more than a heat gun. It will keep the heat localized and so reduce the chance of deforming the hull. 2. Tracking is an issue with my outback also. I have just learned to live with it, and I do the constant corrections without really thinking about it. Kind of like an old truck with sloppy steering. 3. The only time I get any water in the hull is when I surf launch. I always take a few waves over the bow, and I think the water leaks in through the front hatch.