Return to Hobie.com
Hobie Forums
It is currently Mon Jun 23, 2025 8:31 pm

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 5 posts ] 
Author Message
 Post subject: How bad is this damage?
PostPosted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:19 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:05 am
Posts: 2
So frustrated with myself. I just picked up Compass and the first time out I used a scupper cart I used with my other kayak. I didn't realize it but the wheels were rubbing hull. It caused some gouging and I'm not sure if it also is dented it or just wore it down. How bad is this damage? Should i be worried about it structurally? Is it repairable?

Image

Image


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Mon Jul 22, 2019 5:24 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Wed May 11, 2016 1:27 am
Posts: 442
It will be indented from the weight, and will pop right out with a bit of heat and internal pressure if necessary. probably pop out itself if left alone. The scrapes from the tires will be superficial. These could even be smoothed out if necessary, but its going to get scratched anyway.

Plenty of youtubes about fixing dents and scuffs in plastic kayaks. You will be surprised just how tough and malleable they are.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 4:41 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Admiral

Joined: Tue Aug 07, 2018 3:34 pm
Posts: 294
Location: Central Texas
Looks like it's just a dent. Try this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpuIJzMotDg


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 12:04 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Mon Jul 22, 2019 9:05 am
Posts: 2
Awesome, thought I might be overreacting but just wanted second opinion. Thanks for the replies everyone.


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Tue Jul 23, 2019 7:28 pm 
Offline
Site Rank - Old Salt

Joined: Wed May 11, 2016 1:27 am
Posts: 442
leave it upside down in the sun and it will probably magically disappear. Happens a lot when folks leave them sitting on trestles and roof bars


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 5 posts ] 

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Jump to:  
© Hobie Cat Company. All rights reserved.
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group