Kayak Repair?

jjbagoose · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:39 am Post subject: Kayak Repair?

Hi guys,

Need some help here. Over the summer I foolishly dragged my kayak (12 ft Wilderness Systems Pungo) on gravel several times.

I am pretty sure this has created a small leak on the back of the yak. It scraped the bottom and rubbed away enough plastic to create a hole.

Anyone have a suggestion as to where I can bring the boat to be repaired? I think I need someone to bond a small chunck of plastic to the bottom of the back to seal the hole.

thanks,
jj

jwall046 · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:54 am Post subject:

I'm not positive but depending on the size of the hole try "GLOVE IT".
It seals any holes up to 1/4 diameter.
I used it to seal my aluminum boats and it's awesome!
If this doesn't help i'd say Google plastic repair. It might be easier than expected?

jjbagoose · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:25 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info JWall.

Do you happen to have a link to this product?

All google turns up is a Women's Golf Glove website

jwall046 · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:06 pm Post subject:

Probably woulda helped if i spelled it correct,haha
I'm not sure where you live but i think USA marine,Worcester carries it.

http://www.marinetex.com/gluvit.html

jjbagoose · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:26 pm Post subject:

Great, thanks for the link.

This product, Marine-Tex® Epoxy Putty looks like exactly what I need. Then I can use the GluvIt as a top coat.

thanks for the info!

basshunter62 · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 4:33 pm Post subject:

if that stuff dont work and it prob. will as long as you dont keep draging it. you can try plumbers they do plastic welding. i made a carrier out of 1/2" gas pipe and 2 plastis wheels i found in the trash atached with bungee cords works great

jjbagoose · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:08 pm Post subject:

Thanks Basshunter. I've learned my lesson.

I'll try not to drag anymore. It's just that my local spot was closed off all summer so I couldn't get my boat to the water. Instead of taking my time I just loaded it up and dragged it to the water.

I also found this kit that may be a better choice (albeit a little more expensive)

http://www.urethanesupply.com/Kayak-and-Canoe-Welders-1/KC-Welder/Kayak-and-Canoe-Welders-1

I like your carrier idea. All I really need is a wheel or two to attach to one side of the boat.

nofx99 · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 5:26 pm Post subject:

Is it made of plastic , like a crawdad or pelican? If so their is a place online to buy a plastic welding kit. The kit is easy to use and the price is great! I used it to repair my crawdad several times.

basshunter62 · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 7:25 pm Post subject:

having trubble downloading a pic for you to see for the kyack carier if you hav a pic phone i can text som pics for you just pm me your phone number

jjbagoose · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:11 pm Post subject:

nofx99 · Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2012 11:44 pm Post subject:

thats the kit! works great.

i just realized u had the link before i posted.

jjbagoose · Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:14 am Post subject:

Great, thanks for the info.

I think I'll just buy that kit and save myself any hassles of trying to do something different. (or cheaper)