Return to Hobie.com
Hobie Forums
It is currently Wed Apr 24, 2024 3:12 am

All times are UTC - 8 hours [ DST ]




Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 posts ] 
Author Message
PostPosted: Wed May 08, 2019 2:52 am 
Offline
Site Rank - Deck Hand

Joined: Sun Feb 03, 2019 4:00 am
Posts: 1
I have just received my new Tandem Island and I noticed a slight deformation on one side of the kayack when I unpacked it.
Basically there is a "flat" on the right side just between the rear aka bar and the centerboard (where the hobie logo is). My dealer tells me that it is ok and should come back by itself.
Is it somehting known on this kind of boat ?


Top
 Profile  
 
PostPosted: Wed May 08, 2019 8:27 am 
Offline
Site Admin

Joined: Tue May 27, 2003 12:44 pm
Posts: 15036
Location: Oceanside, California
This is freight / storage damage and will pop back out. Polyethylene has molded memory and typically can be returned to the original shape.

Here is an example:

mmiller wrote:
Easy Dent Removal

Kayaks can be dented by various means, no need to worry, they are simple to remove. Improper storage, cart use, freight/transport, too much pressure on tie-down straps all can cause a dent in a kayak. We have the solution. Watch Jacques Bernier in the video linked below. Jacques explains the simple procedure that, as you will see, can remove even a nasty dent in the side rail of a kayak.

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

Success Story:

Image

Image

Image

Image

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


Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  [ 2 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