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 Post subject: New Hobie AI Stern dent
PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:32 am 
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I have just got a brand new Hobie AI.. I was super stoked to see there was no bottom dents from transport in the kayak :)

However there is (What iam afraid of) at bad stern dent see pictures.

Is it fixable and if yes how do i go abaut fixing it.

Its been in the sun for 1 day and nothing...
Boiling hot water and its a little better but overall nothing to the sharp dent :(

And to make things worse, its now sailing weather where i live :(


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PostPosted: Tue Aug 01, 2017 8:40 am 
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That is either from storage or freight damage. Typically these can be fixed using a hot water technique.

This will not affect performance if the boat though.

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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

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