Although it is unlikely that your kayak will need repair during its lifetime, it is possible that a hull crack or puncture might occur due to extreme impact or contact with a sharp object. if this happens, first contact perception or your perecption dealer to determine if the damage falls under the boat's warranty.. If you have a damaged composite kayak, once you know the construction material, your next step should be to assess the damage to decide whether you need to repair it, and, if so, what sort of repair to do.. Sit-on-top & sit-inside kayak. pedal & motorized kayaks.
In this video i show you how to plastic weld a 3/4 inch long hole in a kayak. i test it by beating it with a ball peen hammer and it doesn't fail!. ~ when doing the repair, make sure that the edges of both the patch and the hole get hot enough that they actually melt and you can mix them together. ~ you can smooth down your repair with the tip of welder, similar to how the hot spoon is used in this instructable. don't use a sander.. See related articles: topkayaker hull repair, perception rotomold kayak repair and ocean kayak welding information. and see the liquid logic welding video . available options, and the quantity currently available for each option, will show on menu below..
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