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It's not quite a hole yet but its a very thin spot. I try not to drag my kayak but sometimes its unavoidable. There is a very thins spot on the bottom rear of my kayak and I tried some JB Weld. The spot was already roughed up enough but after patching it I took it for a while. Upon returning to the boat ramp, I found the patch was gone. JB Weld indicates that its good for marine use and all types of plastics and fiberglass. Any ideas on a different product? Ive used JB for many things over the years and was surprised to see that the patch just fell off.
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Google PVC Welding. There is lots of information on it. -
Take a look at this site when you have a minute.
http://www.urethanesupply.com/kcwelder.php
I have the welding iron if you want to borrow it (shoot me a PM if you want to go that route).
You can buy the poly rods from these guys or I have heard you can sometimes get that stock from your kayak manufacturer.Dave
Wilderness Systems Ride 115Comment
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I've used PC-7 epoxy successfully to patch a whole on the bottom. It needs to be replaced every so often but only takes minutes to do.Hurricane Skimmer 128
WS Pamlico 100Comment
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I have patched small holes in the keel and cracks in a scupper hole using Goop.John Veil
Annapolis
Native Watercraft Manta Ray 11, Falcon 11
Author - "Fishing in the Comfort Zone" , "Fishing Road Trip - 2019", "My Fishing Life: Two Years to Remember", and "The Way I Like to Fish -- A Kayak Angler's Guide to Shallow Water, Light Tackle Fishing"Comment
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I second the weld method. I don't have the iron, but a heat gun and screwdriver work.BrianComment
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per a hobie warranty manager i recently contacted, 3M ScotchWeld and Loctite 3030 sticks.sigpicComment
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Hobie makes a Welding Kayak Repair Kit... It's on page 32 of the Hobie Catalog...sells for like 60 bucks
http://cdn.hobiecat.com/digital_asse..._rev130424.pdfComment
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