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 Post subject: Kayak Repairs
PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:18 am 
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I have a Mirage Tandem that was compromised while in storage. Houston heat and a fall caused the carriage to tear out of hull mounts and causing one heck of a hole in the plastic hull. Is there an inexpensive repair? Anyone in the Houston or Austin area that does these. Super glue is out unless in 5 gal size.

Tyanks all,

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 Post subject: Re: Kayak Repairs
PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 9:24 am 
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A photo would help greatly. Plastic weld might be the answer, depending on the extent of the damage.

Hobie offers something called a KC Plastic Welder Pro, but again photos will help the community and Hobie answer with potential solutions:

Hobie part # 72097001
KC WELDER PRO WITH ROD STOCK
MSRP US$ 70.99

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 Post subject: Re: Kayak Repairs
PostPosted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:12 am 
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I ordered the Hobie Pro welder with rods and mesh. I will post photo when I return to property. The damage is extensive and I will keep the forum posted on progress or lack there, of. The unit is at my vineyard near Austin, TX.

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 Post subject: Re: Kayak Repairs
PostPosted: Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:01 pm 
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I am in the process of repairing a large crack. This will be an iterative process. I am looking for the proper way to clean the tip on the welder after each use. Can anyone help?


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 Post subject: Re: Kayak Repairs
PostPosted: Mon Oct 05, 2020 12:36 pm 
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Use Scotchbrite to clean the fried plastic off the welder tip.

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