Kayak patching - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

xjaydub20x · 01-28-2012, 01:16 PM

Looking to buy a used kayak. Talked to a guy who has one with a small hole patch on the bottom. Should I be concerned. How hard is it to patch kayaks? What should I look for?

GregAndrew · 01-28-2012, 04:12 PM

I am paddling around a kayak with a temporary patch over a 2+ inch hole, and my ride is dry inside. You probably do not wat to deal with holes that are near structural support points (scupper holes). Andy (Iceman) at OEX Sunset Beach can fix anything. He can even fill a kayak sized hole with a kayak for most people.

01-28-2012, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GregAndrew

He can even fill a kayak sized hole with a kayak for most people.

xjaydub20x · 01-28-2012, 05:31 PM

Thanks for the replies. So far we're 1 and 1. Anyone else have an opinion on this? How much does a small hole repair usually run?

On another note, any suggestions on kayak brands, lengths, etc? I've seen some nice ones for around $600.

Bennyblanco · 01-28-2012, 07:47 PM

Boy I would not buy it,I made that mistake it happend on my second time out.to make the story short I had to make the call you never wanna make".kayaker down.kayaker taking on water"yeaup I got rescue by the coast guard this past Thursday.lost some gear,save my life.thank you coast guard for the great response

bus kid · 01-28-2012, 08:10 PM

welcome to BWE. go talk to Andy at OEX sunset beach see what he has, demo a few different kayaks. I would not buy a kayak with a hole in it for $600. Unless it was a pro angler.

Jim Sammons LJKF · 01-29-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bennyblanco

Boy I would not buy it,I made that mistake it happend on my second time out.to make the story short I had to make the call you never wanna make".kayaker down.kayaker taking on water"yeaup I got rescue by the coast guard this past Thursday.lost some gear,save my life.thank you coast guard for the great response

This is a story I would like to hear

robmandel · 01-29-2012, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by xjaydub20x

How much does a small hole repair usually run? .

About a mile or two.

StinkyMatt · 01-29-2012, 08:38 PM

For $600 you can buy a bunch of nice kayaks. Don't start with a problem!

You want to focus on your fishing not screwing around with bilge pump capacity numbers.

bryguth · 01-30-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xjaydub20x

Thanks for the replies. So far we're 1 and 1. Anyone else have an opinion on this? How much does a small hole repair usually run?

On another note, any suggestions on kayak brands, lengths, etc? I've seen some nice ones for around $600.

How about a Tarpon 140 for $700???

mtnbykr2 · 02-01-2012, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by StinkyMatt

For $600 you can buy a bunch of nice kayaks. Don't start with a problem!

You want to focus on your fishing not screwing around with bilge pump capacity numbers.

Take it from a guy who's been there done that...saw this happen personally, kinda scary...

Siebler · 02-01-2012, 09:38 AM

First of,

Repair isnt usually too bad. Most repairs will run you 20-30.00 with OEX.

However I agree if price isnt phenomenal, get something else. We have a tarpon 160i for 650.00, a Cobra FnD for 550, and a few other used boats at OEX Mission Bay. Andy usually has a few as well.

William Novotny · 02-03-2012, 08:47 AM

If you dont know who did the patch then dont trust it.

01-28-2012, 01:16 PM	#1
xjaydub20x Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Kayak patching Looking to buy a used kayak. Talked to a guy who has one with a small hole patch on the bottom. Should I be concerned. How hard is it to patch kayaks? What should I look for?

01-28-2012, 08:10 PM	#6
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	welcome to BWE. go talk to Andy at OEX sunset beach see what he has, demo a few different kayaks. I would not buy a kayak with a hole in it for $600. Unless it was a pro angler. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ Last edited by bus kid; 01-29-2012 at 07:52 AM.

02-01-2012, 09:38 AM	#12
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	First of, Repair isnt usually too bad. Most repairs will run you 20-30.00 with OEX. However I agree if price isnt phenomenal, get something else. We have a tarpon 160i for 650.00, a Cobra FnD for 550, and a few other used boats at OEX Mission Bay. Andy usually has a few as well. __________________ CJ Siebler

02-03-2012, 08:47 AM	#13
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	If you dont know who did the patch then dont trust it. __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

01-28-2012, 04:12 PM	#2
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	I am paddling around a kayak with a temporary patch over a 2+ inch hole, and my ride is dry inside. You probably do not wat to deal with holes that are near structural support points (scupper holes). Andy (Iceman) at OEX Sunset Beach can fix anything. He can even fill a kayak sized hole with a kayak for most people.

01-28-2012, 05:31 PM	#4
xjaydub20x Junior Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 6	Thanks for the replies. So far we're 1 and 1. Anyone else have an opinion on this? How much does a small hole repair usually run? On another note, any suggestions on kayak brands, lengths, etc? I've seen some nice ones for around $600.

01-28-2012, 07:47 PM	#5
Bennyblanco Ironman Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Inland empire Posts: 175	Boy I would not buy it,I made that mistake it happend on my second time out.to make the story short I had to make the call you never wanna make".kayaker down.kayaker taking on water"yeaup I got rescue by the coast guard this past Thursday.lost some gear,save my life.thank you coast guard for the great response

01-29-2012, 08:38 PM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,168	For $600 you can buy a bunch of nice kayaks. Don't start with a problem! You want to focus on your fishing not screwing around with bilge pump capacity numbers.