Kayak Repair

[Jim]

A friend of a friend has put a hole in his Kayak.

Is there a repair kit he can buy or is it a dealer only repair.

We think it's plastic - not GRP

 

 

 

Jim

[Rob]

Blimey that's good going their are built like brink out houses!

 

You didn't sit on it did you Jim??

 

Edited May 24, 2010 by Rob

[niggle]

This any good?http://h2okayaks.com/engine/shop/product/655-K/655-K+G/flex+Epoxy+Repair+Kit

Nige

[Overrun]

Hi Jim

 

Assuming it's the usual Rotomold plastic like Ocean Kayak, then will need a piece of the same material and a hot air gun as used for welding plastic flooring. Epoxy, Polyester, Silicon & Methylacrylate based adhesives will stick intially, then fail.

 

Bournemouth Canoes should be able to help or indeed, do the whole repair. I'd certainly go to them if it's within a difficult or stressed area, such as the scupper holes.

 

Another point, if it's an Ocean Kayak then may well be covered under warranty (think it's 5 years)

 

PS A paint stripping gun will be too fierce

 

Also, some plastic kayaks such as those made by Bic are vac formed, different material, may be easier to repair, best go back to Bournemouth Canoes for advice etc.

 

Cheers

James

Edited May 24, 2010 by Overrun

[Jim]

Thanks Gentlemen ( and Rob )

I'll pass this on tomorrow.

 

 

Jim