That cover is mostly for solar protection, which is your biggest enemy. I think that kayak was meant for the water.
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| Author: | STLKayak [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 6:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Hobie PA14 Kayak Cover - water proof or just resistant? |
I have had the kayak out side but under my new Hobie kayak cover for the last few rainy days. When I took it off this morning, I was surprised to see the amount of water that got thru it and into the kayak. Is this cover waterproof or just resistant? I guess I am going to have to seam seal it and spray with water proofing. |
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| Author: | CR Yaker [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 8:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie PA14 Kayak Cover - water proof or just resistant? |
That cover is mostly for solar protection, which is your biggest enemy. I think that kayak was meant for the water.
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| Author: | STLKayak [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie PA14 Kayak Cover - water proof or just resistant? |
Okay, that is a Darn Good Point! But I left my rods, blackpak, etc in the kayak. The tackle bin was half full of water. I was hoping to have the cover on and be able to crack the hatches, and hopefully air the inside out. I know it is not made of Gortex, but still... |
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| Author: | rafiki2cu [ Sun May 01, 2016 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie PA14 Kayak Cover - water proof or just resistant? |
STLKayak wrote: Okay, that is a Darn Good Point! But I left my rods, blackpak, etc in the kayak. The tackle bin was half full of water. I was hoping to have the cover on and be able to crack the hatches, and hopefully air the inside out. I know it is not made of Gortex, but still... I had the wife make a custom fit cover out of Sunbrella material to keep the water out for this reason. If you know someone that can cut out a pattern and sew you should look at having a really good cover made. |
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| Author: | r11 [ Mon May 02, 2016 4:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Hobie PA14 Kayak Cover - water proof or just resistant? |
I settled on using Costco heavy-duty tarp as cover. $8 or so. NICEST tarp money can buy. Fold it length-wise for double the protection. Attach some tarp eyelets. Done. This is completely water-tight, is wide enough to cover the sides of the yak so that sun doesn't get there. Likewise, long enough to cover front and rear with some overlap. It will last 2 seasons, at least here under NJ harsh sun. If tarp leaks, water will accumulate on the deck and it WILL find its way inside |
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