How To Find A Leak In Your Kayak - Plus Plastic Welding
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- How To Find A Leak In Your Kayak - Plus Plastic Welding.
After my last outing which almost ended in a capsizing, I needed to find out the cause of water intrusion. Much like finding and patching a hole in a bicycle tire, I used soap and water to fill the inside of the kayak and looked at the exterior for any leaking. This process is good for finding leaks but also to test any seals or mounts you have attached to your kayak. This day I found a nice size poke hole right in the center bottom of the kayak. With no other leaks, it was a quick and easy fix. Just got out my plastic welding kit and patched the hole. Good to go.
KEY WEST KAYAK FISHING: Equipment Used
The Car - 1997 Honda Civic Hatchback DX
The Motorcycle - 1997 BMW F650
The Kayaks
1) 2010 Wilderness Systems Tarpon 140.
2) 2012 Hobie Adventure Island w/ Outboard Motor Mount
- 2010 Suzuki 2.5 HP 4-Stroke Outboard
- Lowrance Hook-5
The Rods/Reels
1) 7' MH Shimano Teramar, TMS-X70MH, Line Wt. 10-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-1 1/2oz, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Extra Fast
- Penn Conflict 4000
- Power Pro 20lb
- Power Pro 10lb
- Andes 15lb pink mono
2) 7' H Shimano Teramar, TMS-F70H, Line Wt. 15-20lb, Lure Wt 1/2-2oz, Power: Heavy, Action: Med Fast
- Penn Conflict 6000
- Power Pro 65lb
3) 5'8" XH Shimano Treval Jigging Trigger Rod, TVC-58XH, Line Wt. 80-200, Lure Wt, 160 - 270grams, PowerExtra Heavy
- Shimano Torium 16
- Power Pro 65lb
4) 7'6" M Hurricane Calico Jack IM7, CAJ-457, Line Wt. 8-17lb, Lure Wt 3/8-3/4oz, Power: Medium
- Shimano Solstace 4000 FI
- Power Pro 20lb
5) 6' Ande Tournament Stand Up Rod, ASU-601A SDRMH, Line Wt. 20-50, Power: Medium Heavy
- Shimano TLD-30A 2-Speed
- Power Pro 65lb
6) 6'6" Shimano Trevala, TVC-66MH, Line Wt. 50-100lb, Jig Wt 50-100g, Power: Medium Heavy, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
7) 7' Shimano Trevala, TVC-70ML, Line Wt. 20-50lb, Jig Wt 55-135g, Power: Medium Light, Action: Medium Fast
- Abu Garcia 6500C3
- Power Pro 30lb
Plus a few other misc saltwater rigs that are used sparingly and some Bass rigs which I won't use in salt water.
Cast Nets
-5' 3/8" Plastic enclosed weights
-6' 3/16" Super Spreader SS-1000 1 lb per foot
-7' 3/8" Mako 1lb per foot
Filming
GoPro Hero 4 Silver
GoPro Hero 3 Black
GoPro Studio Editing Software
Panasonic G7
-14-42mm F3.5-5.8
-20mm F1.7
Header Graphic Created By: Jeff Kaphingst (www.jeffthedesigner.com) (www.rack30.com)
great info for any kayak angler out there
Yea, it always comes into play unless you just have a garage Queen kayak. Use em and abuse em.
Can't wait for the Key West chicken catch and cook!
How about oink oink.
Why the dish soap? Did not see any need to find leak...
I was hoping he would have answered this...was curious myself
Let the real sand, sand it lol
Yea, let nature take its course.
Good job Steve...both intuitive and informative as usual. Perfect size hole (not too small having to look forever and not so big that you got stranded quickly)...Glad to see it was just a simple poke hole and quickly/easily found. MY GUESS: Check the area of that boat launch where you helped that guy catch Tarpon. I noticed your kayak was sitting sideways at the waterline during that video...it looks to me like there is possibly a piece of re-bar protruding up and scratched a couple times before you pulled it up for loading (thats what likely caused the looooooooong scratch beside the hole). Just my 2 cents, trying to help think in order find what/when/where that hole was made. Keep up the good work. What you do contributes positively to the fishing society and is appreciated.
This is a fantastic example of how to handle this type of leak. Thank you for the simple, direct approach.
“Make sure your plug is in condition and actually there.” LOL. Sometimes the simplest answer is the best answer.
What was purpose of the soap?
bubbles to locate leak faster
If you ever need to do this in the wild without tools just find a piece of plastic and set it on fire then let it drip into the hole. Be ready with some water to put the fire out because it will drip fireballs!
Generally with kayaking, in the wild means on the water. Not so practical. LOL.
Generally with kayaking in the wild would mean you are fairly close to land.... if not and you have a hole in your boat you might be in a little bit of trouble! My main point is that plastic is flammable. You don't need a torch or solder iron. You just need a lighter or matches (or two sticks). Plastic debris is all over the shores around the planet. Just set the plastic on fire and you can repair in the "wild".
I have a tandem kayak....it's 12 feet .it has 8 scuppers.when I fish in it solo there is virtually no water getting in.i take a second passenger ( child) same result not much water at all leaks in over a couple hours maybe less than a half gallon.....I put a buddy that weighs maybe 170 in it yesterday and within 5 minutes it had so much water in it we flipped! ! So I bench tested it to find leak and I filled the entire kayak all the way w water.after 10 minutes there was not one drop of water be leaking out.i know there could be a few reasons for this ie another place on hull above where water fill level was, but that would be a big crack screaming at me and easy to find...... I'm stumped how this is occuring.i know it IS occuring ,but how .any thoughts out there?
Extremely informative, great video.
Appreciate it Barney.
Where did you get the scrap kayak pieces from?
Very well explained. Don't kayak, but I'm sure this will come in handy at some point.
I have a video about plugging a flat tire too.
Great video Steve! This will help me check for leaks and how to repair them. Thumbs up! 👍
You should be fine for a while but down the road it might come into play.
Very cool video!!! Job well done!!! Take care and tight lines Steve!!!!
Do those chickens belong to someone?
JTN 1970 Key West has enough feral chickens that they're a bit of a problem.
Jesus. No not that Jesus. Jesus Ramirez. He lives on the corner. LOL. No they are free roam. Key West rats.
Awesome thanks so much
Extremely helpful video. Thank you. 👍😎🎣💦
Peace...just seeing this, its a good tutorial on maintaining and fixing
Oops...and locating holes in one's kayak ...Thanks for the share !!!
Do you have a video of your scupper repair?
How am I not first??? Damn I was on alert 😅
So are others. You need the new Ultra alert.
This helped me a lot so you never would’ve thought of it thanks
I know this is an old video but would this work with tiny crack as well, and i don’t have access to my hull just a plug?
Omfg you replied I'm in perdido key Pensacola fishing right now catching some big mangrove snapper !!
Good deal. Great eats.
Really helpful thanks.
I recently discovered a 1.5- 2 inch crack in my kayak where I sit, do I need to do anything differently, since it isn't a pinhole and where I sit?
Also great video as always! Truly my favorite UA-cam channel
ill be sure to keep scraps.... nice video as always. thanks for sharing
Even the little shavings come in handy to fill scratches.
On next hole keep that vice grip somewhere else !!!! or just get a new kayak !!!
or duct tape.
Good stuff, very informative. Now fish hard brother!
Thanks. Will do.
Good video. I'm wondering if you enlarge the hole just a tiny bit more and fit a filler plastic material with PVC glue as a bond, would work.
The problem with kayaks is that not many things will bond to the plastic. I personally would not risk it unless someone can verify that it is compatible.
I just had to do this on my Native Slayer propel. Good thing it's easy. I was using a scupper cart and ended up cracking a scupper...oops
Yea, that happens more often than people think. Gotta be careful with those.
never thought to use the scraps to patch holes. great idea! btw I noticed in the background you have rod holders on your motorcycle. nifty idea Steve!
Yea, keep all of them even the shavings. I also get pieces from kayak shops when they cut out openings on customers kayaks. Don't always have the same colors though but it works. Yea, everything is based around fishing.
Hi Steve, great stuff bra. Btw when are we having chic soup 🍜 bra 😂 👍🤙🙏🇨🇺
I'm growing my babies now.
The famous Key West chickens!
Feathered rats.
I had a plastic canoe that needed to be repaired years ago, took it to a repair place, cost a small fortune.
This would have fixed it. Cheap.
When I was a kid I would use the same method on model cars to make Frankencars.
Can do with Barbies and Kens too. Make a Barben.
man you guys are fast, i thought i'd be first for sure this time
Got ringers out there. Notification squad.
Excellent video, thank you!!
very interesting Steve, thanks.
Appreciate it Marcus. Keeps you floating.
I hate chickens ducks rule 🦆
Ducks killed my neighbors cat.
How?
I'm also a cat person so hearing that makes sad for the cat and I hate those exact ducks not all ducks just those ducks
loving the videos man keep em coming!
Thanks for watching.
brilliant .. thankyou !
any hints on fixing those leaking scupper holes ?
great video, good info as always!
Appreciate it Jerry.
Great Video! Big Fan, one question... how long is your adventure outrigger?
Kayak is 16'. Maybe 10'. Check Hobies website they will have the specs.
Key West Kayak Fishing thanks, yeah checked the spec and can't find anything on the outrigger. Building my own 8'3". If you ever get up to Miami let me know. Tight lines and always great videos
I love those key west chickens
Even from 3-5am in the morning. Ugh.
Why not just use jb weld?
Doesn't stick as well.
bigger the gob, better the job haha
LOL.
Great info
Appreciate it remy.
Here chicky chicky! Haha
Yea, the mama just gave birth to a dozen of them on my porch. I took video. I am so proud. LOL.
For the next catch and cook you could add chicken eggs. lol
Or the chicken
Went with oink oink. Video tomorrow.
Nice job! pete.
Thanks Peter. Glad you liked it.
Nice
Thanks for watching.
4th
Not too bad.
Been the most gruelling 24hrs of my life lol
I don't do grueling.
Key West Kayak Fishing yeah righto settle down 🤗
I'll pass on this patch work, Steve. I doubt my wife would like soap all over the drive way. ; )
Cleaning the drive way, how could she not like that.
Key West Kayak Fishing because were we live, the association does it for us professionally.
how bout a new bigger Kayak
My Blue Hobie is both.
I gave you a shoutout in my last video. I just showed how ti make a knocker rig. I think I did good. Maybe you can comment in it and tell me how I did??????????Also what is the best kayak for yoyr ki da fishing?
Your kinda*
Thanks. Ill do that. Any kayak that gets you on the water and gaining experience is what I recommend. People tend to over think it too much. Buy one, use it, learn, figure out what you like and dislike, sell it, buy one that fits all your parameters.