Hull repair? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

speedydk · 03-22-2010, 07:29 PM

I'm sure Iceman could fix it he did a great job filling in the scupper from the fish hold of my X13!

greenscales · 03-22-2010, 08:46 PM

Sherm,

PM or call me. Wes gave me a bunch of repair materials for Cobras to take down to Costa Rica last Spring for some guides, I have a little left over. It comes in a long, solid strip the thickness of a straw. You use a cheap/low powered soldering iron to melt it while touching the kayak to soften up the plastic (preferably from the inside). It takes a while, and the tip of the iron looks like crap when you are done, but it works. I've used it to make some major repairs on the stern keel of my Tourer, and it worked great. I actually beefed it up.
I was thinking about hitting up LJ tomorrow or Wed, let me know I can bring some of the material and the soldering iron I use.

greenscales

Sherm · 03-23-2010, 09:02 AM

I went down to OEX yesterday evening. They fixed it right up. Ready to get back on the water. Well.....as soon as Fred Hall is over.

If Any of you guys are going to the show......stop by and say hello at my companies booth. (5th Avenue Insurance) It would be nice to put faces to names. We will be up there schlepping insurance. We are also raffling off a seeker rod and Sealine reel combo.

I look forward to seeing everyone.

Tight Lines.

MalibuJohnny · 03-23-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by speedydk

I'm sure Iceman could fix it he did a great job filling in the scupper from the fish hold of my X13!

Andy fixed a crack in my X Factor...he can fix anything! oh! and handles and straps and....

Peter · 03-24-2010, 08:59 PM

Soldering iron and a piece of plastic scrap from a boat does the trick. I have repaired my FnD keel twice now. First repair lasted 3 years, the second was just last week. I have the scrap from my hatch install, which is kind of useful. I'm sure any dealer would spare you a piece of plastic.

That being said, I'm sure the guys at OEX would do a great job.

T Bone · 03-25-2010, 03:39 AM

I havent needed it,but when I added a hatch I made sure I kept he cutout for just such a reason.people take note.

Rolo · 03-25-2010, 04:55 PM

Kayak welding is not hard at all. You can do it with a common soildering iron from a home center. Be sure to clean it very good before starting. make a "v" grove for the new material. Most people will drill a small hole at the ends of the cracks to stop them from spreading. Then jus slowly fill in the gap with the rod material. Most manufacturers will send you repair material for free. They get it from cut outs.

Go to urethanesupply.com. They have very good instructions and all the materials you would ever need. Just go slow and take your time. It's easy.

Rolo

trob · 03-26-2010, 05:25 PM

FYI We can fix almost anything at any OEX (Except la jolla). 5 inch cracks, fist sized holes, busted seams, any of us can fix it easily.

dont use a torch unless you are really comfortable with repairing kayaks, it melts fast. We use a torch for most of the repairs and we're able to fix any brand of kayak

Ocean-Angler · 03-29-2010, 02:14 PM

a sledghammer, toothbrush, duct tape and 40 ounce beer, and itll be goood to go

or, I bet MacGuyver could do it with 1 toothpick, airvent, and toenail clippers

03-22-2010, 08:46 PM	#2
greenscales greenscales Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Monrovia Posts: 116	I got what you need Sherm, PM or call me. Wes gave me a bunch of repair materials for Cobras to take down to Costa Rica last Spring for some guides, I have a little left over. It comes in a long, solid strip the thickness of a straw. You use a cheap/low powered soldering iron to melt it while touching the kayak to soften up the plastic (preferably from the inside). It takes a while, and the tip of the iron looks like crap when you are done, but it works. I've used it to make some major repairs on the stern keel of my Tourer, and it worked great. I actually beefed it up. I was thinking about hitting up LJ tomorrow or Wed, let me know I can bring some of the material and the soldering iron I use. greenscales

03-25-2010, 03:39 AM	#6
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	I havent needed it,but when I added a hatch I made sure I kept he cutout for just such a reason.people take note. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

03-26-2010, 05:25 PM	#8
trob Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Marcos (now idaho) Posts: 231	FYI We can fix almost anything at any OEX (Except la jolla). 5 inch cracks, fist sized holes, busted seams, any of us can fix it easily. dont use a torch unless you are really comfortable with repairing kayaks, it melts fast. We use a torch for most of the repairs and we're able to fix any brand of kayak __________________

03-22-2010, 07:29 PM	#1
speedydk Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Orange County Ca. Posts: 99	I'm sure Iceman could fix it he did a great job filling in the scupper from the fish hold of my X13!

03-23-2010, 09:02 AM	#3
Sherm Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 490	I went down to OEX yesterday evening. They fixed it right up. Ready to get back on the water. Well.....as soon as Fred Hall is over. If Any of you guys are going to the show......stop by and say hello at my companies booth. (5th Avenue Insurance) It would be nice to put faces to names. We will be up there schlepping insurance. We are also raffling off a seeker rod and Sealine reel combo. I look forward to seeing everyone. Tight Lines.

03-24-2010, 08:59 PM	#5
Peter Junior Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 11	Soldering iron and a piece of plastic scrap from a boat does the trick. I have repaired my FnD keel twice now. First repair lasted 3 years, the second was just last week. I have the scrap from my hatch install, which is kind of useful. I'm sure any dealer would spare you a piece of plastic. That being said, I'm sure the guys at OEX would do a great job.

03-25-2010, 04:55 PM	#7
Rolo Junior Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 5	Kayak welding is not hard at all. You can do it with a common soildering iron from a home center. Be sure to clean it very good before starting. make a "v" grove for the new material. Most people will drill a small hole at the ends of the cracks to stop them from spreading. Then jus slowly fill in the gap with the rod material. Most manufacturers will send you repair material for free. They get it from cut outs. Go to urethanesupply.com. They have very good instructions and all the materials you would ever need. Just go slow and take your time. It's easy. Rolo

03-29-2010, 02:14 PM	#9
Ocean-Angler Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 52	a sledghammer, toothbrush, duct tape and 40 ounce beer, and itll be goood to go or, I bet MacGuyver could do it with 1 toothpick, airvent, and toenail clippers