Anyone have any experience with purchasing a factory second kayak? I'm guessing it really depends on the retailer...
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i didnt know that either, but this is what i found from a quick google search from a retailer selling an ocean kayak
"Kayaks will have a minor defect (stickers molded wrong, rough area from finish work ect.)
defects are not structural and the original factory warranty applies to these kayaks."sigpic
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Any major defects are destroyed because in reality the roto-molded plastic is completely reusable- they just chip it up in small pieces and add it back into the molds- the color is already in the plastic so matching colors is essential- the regular process is a five gallon bucket of the tiny plastic beads and scoop of color poured into the mold, then the two halves of the mold are bolted together and placed rotating into the oven for the prescribed temp/time that the manufacturer requires for the process to be complete-Last edited by ronaultmtd; 03-11-2013, 12:58 PM."Lady Luck" 2016 Red Hibiscus Hobie Outback, Lowrance Hook2-7TS
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Originally posted by ronaultmtd View PostAny major defects are destroyed because in reality the roto-molded plastic is completely reusable- they just chip it up in small pieces and add it back into the molds- the color is already in the plastic so matching colors is essential- the regular process is a five gallon bucket of the tiny plastic beads and scoop of color poured into the mold, then the two halves of the mold are bolted together and placed rotating into the oven for the prescribed temp/time that the manufacturer requires for the process to be complete-
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What kind are you thinking of getting? I saw factory second Tarpons on ebay when I was looking, but ended up getting a pretty good deal on a non-defective one at rei last summer.
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