Have a cracked yak? venturetube's got ya covered!! this video takes you through the process to repair any plastic kayak that's been damaged.. Buy hobie - kc welder pro with rod stock - 72097001: welding systems the magic solution to repairing your expensive hobie kayak! the plastic "rods" don't last long, so plan on ordering additional ones. while trying to find options to repairing our tank i ran across a youtube video of someone using this to repair a kayak and thought i'd. Hobie kc welder pro with hobie color rod stock-hobie part # 72097001. how to weld a hobie kayak: 1) insert the rod into the tip and place against the product to be welded. 2) the tip heats the plastic surface and the rod..
Hobie sent us plastic welding rods, after both hobie and a local dealer (travel country) refused and/or recommended against repair. we purchased another kayak (a mirage adventure 16') this kayak has developed a crack in the same weak point in the hull.. I used to be the repair guy at a kayak shop, so here are some tips: ~ get a temperature-controlled plastic welder (i use the model 7 airless welder from urethane supply co. and like it a lot) and practice with it.. For minor dents, put the kayak in the sun with the dent up. the plastic will soften slightly and the plastic will return to its original shape. for more severe dents, pour near boiling hot water over a towel on the dent and pressurize the hull. the air pressure will push on the softened plastic, returning it to its original shape..
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