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Anton1

Post subject: Kayak Problem and Dealer is Missing

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 12:16 pm

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Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:09 am
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Dear friends and Co-Kayakers,

I Urgently need your advice.

I have a small (2 Inch) crack in my hobie mirage Revolution kayak, at one of the two cam lock knobs. I try to contact our local dealer who never replies since 2 weeks now.

I believe of course this is not a good Hobie support and I don't know how to proceed. Please I need your advice.

Best regards,

Antony

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mmiller

Post subject: Re: Kayak Problem and Dealer is Missing

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:31 pm

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Joined: Tue May 27, 2003 12:44 pm
Posts: 15089
Location: Oceanside, California

Take a look at forum posts concerning possible repairs to this area. This is an old model by now, so there is no factory support / warranty coverage.

http://www.hobiecat.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=48538&p=216118&hilit=DP+8010#p216118

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The cam column is repairable and you can probably stabilize the other crack as well. In this high stress area I've found only two epoxies that work -- 3M ScotchWeld DP 8010 (and its variant 8010 NS) and Loctite 3030. I've tried the G-Flex and it doesn't take much to pop it loose. Here are my results with Hobie's Polyethylene:
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=12550

I like Bob's suggestion of making a repair sandwich of PVC halves, filled with epoxy to quickly and neatly apply the mix, as time is of the essence! -- haven't tried it though persoanlly. All your repairs will be inside the hull where you may not be able to see and work at the same time, so good planning cannot be over emphasized and working with sequential small batches prevents premature set-up. Don't skimp on the material -- it has to absorb the structural stress load where the PE failed. It's also a good idea to so both sides -- if one side is cracked, the other is probably not far behind.

Take a look at these notes from past repairs and don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions:
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=33359&p=134475&hilit=#p134475
viewtopic.php?f=71&t=33359&p=134482&hilit=#p134482
viewtopic.php?f=11&t=11245&p=59882&hilit=d#p59882

This is the dealer who sold the boat to you?

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Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
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Hobie Cat USA
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Anton1

Post subject: Re: Kayak Problem and Dealer is Missing

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 2:15 pm

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Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:09 am
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Dear mmiler,

thank you very much for your prompt reply.

Yes, he is the dealer where I bought the kayak some years ago and he is the official representative of Hobie in Greece.

I have already contacted him with full details and photos from the problematic area 3 times, but with CC also to hobie's support office.. No answer from him and 1 answer from hobie saying that " I had to contact him" :lol:

...

Thank's again for help, I'll try to repair it myself (using your info) with friends help,

Best regards ,

Antony

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mmiller

Post subject: Re: Kayak Problem and Dealer is Missing

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 2:58 pm

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Joined: Tue May 27, 2003 12:44 pm
Posts: 15089
Location: Oceanside, California

Fyi... sales in Greece are handled and supported by:

Hobie Kayak Europe

Delta Industrieweg 40 A
Stellendam 3251 LX
Netherlands
31-187499440
[email protected]

Our US offices would forward any emails to them.

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Matt Miller
Former - Director of Parts and Accessory Sales
Warranty and Technical Support
Hobie Cat USA
(Retired 11/7/2022)

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Anton1

Post subject: Re: Kayak Problem and Dealer is Missing

Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 11:02 pm

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Joined: Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:09 am
Posts: 3

Thank you very much for your prompt reply and help Matt.!

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