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Author:  Goneturtle [ Fri Mar 09, 2018 3:52 pm ]
Post subject:  Bravo repair
I dropped my Bravo from the trailer onto the highway, and the undersides of the hulls ripped open. Is this repairable? Not sure about the rotomoded and if I can use fiberglass layers to build this up, etc.
Any help would be appreciated. This is for kid, so it doesn't need to be perfect, just serviceable.
Will attempt to upload some pics.
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Author:  mmiller [ Sat Mar 10, 2018 8:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bravo repair
The Bravo hull is made of linear polyethylene which is weldable.

See this website for all kinds of welding options and tools: https://www.polyvance.com/Kayak-and-Canoe-Welders-1/KCWPRO/

We carry their KC Welder Pro which is good for small repairs.

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72097001 KC WELDER PRO WITH ROD STOCK

Maybe an auto body shop? They weld plastic fenders using this companies stuff. Or a motorcycle shop that welds plastic.
Author:  Pescatoral Pursuit [ Sun Mar 11, 2018 12:30 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bravo repair
Pics of the carnage?
Author:  Goneturtle [ Sun Mar 11, 2018 3:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bravo repair
I've tried to upload pics, but will try again. And Matt, thanks for the tip and links. Much appreciated.

https://ibb.co/dO4MtS
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Author:  Pescatoral Pursuit [ Sun Mar 11, 2018 7:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bravo repair
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Author:  Pescatoral Pursuit [ Sun Mar 11, 2018 8:22 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bravo repair
Posting for the OP

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Author:  Spyeder [ Tue May 15, 2018 7:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Bravo repair
I'm hoping you have already arrived at this answer, but you need a new hull.

That is a MASSIVE amount of damage. I'm not sure you can repair it to the correct shape without actually cutting a piece off of another hull and welding it together. Even then, I'm not sure I would trust the weld at stress.
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