Crack on kayak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bolocop · 10-17-2017, 12:33 PM

http://www.marinetex.com/products/ma...e-tex-flexset/

Specifically states that it can be used above and BELOW the waterline. I would spread it above the crack in the hull and below where there is water contact.

The fact that it's flexible is key as well, you don't want a hard epoxy to crack.

Oh, and it states that it will bond to Polyethylene which is key.

Then test water worthiness of craft.

Holy Mackerel · 10-17-2017, 04:07 PM

HD sells this, which is similar if not the same as marine tex. I used to buy marine tex, but it is $28 at west marine, and Loctite is $6. I have used both on skiff repairs, seem identical to me. HD also sells a plastic version by loctite. I'd ask the pros at OEX first though, the crack is in a precarious spot.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-0...5604/100371825

10-17-2017, 12:33 PM	#1
bolocop Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 332	http://www.marinetex.com/products/ma...e-tex-flexset/ Specifically states that it can be used above and BELOW the waterline. I would spread it above the crack in the hull and below where there is water contact. The fact that it's flexible is key as well, you don't want a hard epoxy to crack. Oh, and it states that it will bond to Polyethylene which is key. Then test water worthiness of craft.

10-17-2017, 04:07 PM	#2
Holy Mackerel Señor member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,627	HD sells this, which is similar if not the same as marine tex. I used to buy marine tex, but it is $28 at west marine, and Loctite is $6. I have used both on skiff repairs, seem identical to me. HD also sells a plastic version by loctite. I'd ask the pros at OEX first though, the crack is in a precarious spot. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Loctite-0...5604/100371825