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| Author: | Hobiesport2006 [ Mon Apr 19, 2021 9:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Can this be fixed? |
I am trying to buy a kayak. Found a post online and the kayak is about 3 hours away from me. The deck looks good . But the hull , the stern end looks sketchy. The owner told me he is not the first owner, he only has had this kayak for about 3 months. He is selling it because kayaking is not "his thing". He said there is no leak , the stuff on the hull was put on by previous owner to prevent scratches. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3007299156165747&set=pcb.3007299792832350 https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3007299386165724&set=pcb.3007299792832350 This is a hobie sport “Hank Parker” . Can the hull be fixed? Even though he claims there is no leak. Thank you |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Mon Apr 19, 2021 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can this be fixed? |
DP 8010 would stick. There are a number of repair topics in these forums that talk about that and other adhesives. |
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| Author: | Hobiesport2006 [ Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can this be fixed? |
Looks like the previous owner tried to do plastic welding to fix a leak there. Is it a good idea to do more plastic welding on top of all these? Or shall I use some tool to get rid of whatever they put on there and re-do plastic welding myself? Thank you . |
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| Author: | plfinch [ Mon Apr 19, 2021 12:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can this be fixed? |
Run, don’t walk, away from that hull. Looks like there have already been at least 2 repair attempts and I am unsure what even that screw is doing there. If you want to spend time kayaking, and not learning how to redo repairs, look for a hull without damage below the waterline. Peter |
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| Author: | Hobiesport2006 [ Mon Apr 19, 2021 2:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can this be fixed? |
plfinch wrote: Run, don’t walk, away from that hull. Looks like there have already been at least 2 repair attempts and I am unsure what even that screw is doing there. If you want to spend time kayaking, and not learning how to redo repairs, look for a hull without damage below the waterline. Peter Thank you very much for the advice. I don't think i will buy this boat. Looks like too much work for me. I'm new to this. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Mon Apr 19, 2021 2:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Can this be fixed? |
The screw is the bottom of the up/down line point for the original rudder. |
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