P&H MKII Skeg System: Overview and Maintenance Tips
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- Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
- With a little care and maintenance, you can be sure your P&H Sea Kayak's skeg will perform when you need it; in this video, Mathew explains how it works, and how to keep it working.
Thank you! Is there a skudder demonstration video? All the best!
What is the thickness of the skeg BUNGEE not the pull cord but the bungee pulls the skep blade down as it looks really thin.
That would be a 4mm diameter bungee :)
@@PHSeaKayaks Thanks
How bout a video showing the re-rigging of the old rudder system to the newer? The yak lasted ten plus years but the older system did not.
Hi Douglas, which model do you have? We've been using the SmartTrack rudder system for the past 20 years or so.
Hi P&H. Thanks for the video. Do you have any video or comments on adding a short rope or similar to the skeg so my buddy can pull it out when already in the water and it is jammed with a small stone or sand? It happens quite often unless I tip toe into the water 🙂. I don't want to drill before checking with someone.
Hey Marcos,
For that, use a sharp, 3mm drill bit, and carefully drill a hole at least 5mm from any edge of the skeg blade, towards the bottom of the blade at the end closest to the stern, while supporting it on the other side with a block of wood (taking care not to drill your hand!) Once drilled, trim the hole with sharp blade, then thread a length of 2mm dyneema through - we then tie two overhand knots, plait it, tie another overhand about half way down, plait it some more, then tie off with a stopper knot - you can do whatever you wish though, but we'd recommend you don't create a loop that could snag on rocks or anything and damage the blade.
Hope that helps!
Mat
@@PHSeaKayaks Got it done. I spoke with one of the PH guys at Canoecopia...thanks.
@@marcosgarcianorris great to hear! Happy paddling!
Is there a particular silicone spray you recommend, or at least general type? Should it be a "dry" spray?
Any type of silicone lubricant spray :)
Do you have an instruction sheet/video for replacing the skeg bungee cord? Mine finally rotted out :)
We don't have a video (yet!), but if you email us on help@pyranha.com we can send you some written instructions :)
@@PHSeaKayaks Well, I emailed this address and was told to check with my local dealer? C'mon, has to be a central help spot for how to set up the skeg bungee around somewhere? Can't figure out what to do with the 2 zip ties that came in the package, and can't fit both ends of the bungee through the black stopper either. Picture instructions or video would be great for this (PH Delphin)
@@NSkayaker you'll have received the standard autoreply from that email address, but I have checked and I do have your email and will reply within the next working day - thanks!
Where does one buy the yellow skeg rope?
If you are in the UK/EU, you can purchase it on our webstore, here: store.phseakayaks.com/index.php/ph_en/outfitting/skeg/low-friction-skeg-line.html
If you're in North America, please email info@pyranhaus.com
Thank you!
What is you recommendation for a long storage (after season)?
Hi Evgeny,
There's some general advice about that on our website, here: www.phseakayaks.com/kayak-care-and-maintenance.php
despite rinsing with fresh water afer every paddle skeg line snapped after less than a year of usage not the best quality ive instaled galvanised steel line as a replacment will see how long willl last
Hi there,
This is unusual; the line has been very carefully selected for the purpose and typically lasts several years, even with frequent usage - we'd be happy to take a look if you'd like to email us on help@pyranha.com, or alternatively, raise the issue with the dealer through which the boat was purchased.
Thank you!
I'm trying to purchase skegline through p and h webside but you don't send to Ireland why is that's?
@@lukaszdobosz5064 unfortunately we're unable to ship directly to customers in the EU - please speak to your local dealer to order any spares or accessories.
@@PHSeaKayaks what is that British company cannot supply their customers in eu ? Get this sorted guys it's ridiculous. Last time I've asked my dealer to sort something out for me it took them a month
@@lukaszdobosz5064 Unfortunately not directly, no, but as the majority of our business is conducted through dealers we can help you out readily via those (as with boat purchases) - we're a small company, and many of the solutions to the issue are out of our reach and budget, but we are actively looking for solutions. Thank you.
I’d avoid P&H they discontinued hatch covers making the lifespan of the boat short to force customers to buy a newer model
Thanks for your comment.
The case you're referring to is a polyethylene model which was produced by a third party before we took ownership of the brand, producing both composite and polyethylene models in house ourselves.
Examples of the particular model in question are at least 18 years old, and therefore well beyond the 12-year maximum advisable lifespan of a polyethylene kayak (based on research conducted by ourselves and our supplier, but not a stretch of the imagination if you think of the longevity of any plastic item designed for outdoor use, most of which aren't intended for use in extreme environments where the user's life depends on their durability).
Moreover, the quality of the hatch covers was not reflective of our standards, and rather than having an average lifespan matching or exceeding that of the kayak shell itself (as is the case with the KajakSport hatch covers we've used on all models since we took ownership of the P&H brand), often required replacing after just a few years. The mould used for their production had also reached the point where it required replacing, which would have bumped the cost of the replacements up significantly.
In short, contrary to your statement, we discontinued those items as no longer felt it was responsible to enable the continued use of those boats long past their advisable lifespan, and also as the items did not meet the standards we strive for and customers expect from P&H.
More information can be found, here: www.phseakayaks.com/blog/the-sun-is-setting-on-pre-2004-ph-capella-product-support/
Thank you.
P&H Scorpio MK II kayak with leaking bulkheads. This model after the recent facelift is just very poor quality . Full on new kayaks with bulges and small blisters . Leaking luggage compartment hatches as well as bulkheads . This is some kind of scandal that the most expensive polyethylene kayak on the market is so poorly made . Change the factory in China for some more professional because the one in which you produce these junk is definitely at the initial stage and as you can see from the workmanship and finish kayaks are just learning this technology sandwich . I was in Dublin a few days ago in a shop called I-Canoe which is a dealer of your brand and my hands fell as I saw exactly 3 Scorpio MK II's ! - It is simply a scandal how carelessly they are made ! . I was going to buy one for myself but have effectively cured myself of this intention . Maybe nautically they are good kayaks that work well on the water , but the quality of their workmanship for the price at which they are sold is some kind of grim joke ! .
Hi Stanley,
Thanks for choosing our kayaks - have you reached out to your dealer or ourselves with regards to getting the issue you're experiencing resolved? You're more than welcome to contact us on help@pyranha.com with more information.
If you're local to or ever passing Runcorn, where we've made each and every plastic canoe and kayak under all our brands since 1976 or so (when rotomoulded kayaks were first introduced), then we'd be glad to show you around, explain the process to you, and show you exactly how much work and passion we pour in to each and every one we build.
Thanks.