Nice Job Marty, it is far easier however to warm the yak and the filler rods with a hot air gun, then use the blow torch to heat up a paint scraper or putty knife, use the hot tool to blend the filler material into the kayak, you can tool it over into a good finish and the filler doesnt end up sitting on the surface as much.
I like that you just dove right in and gave it a shot. Too few people do that these days in our 'throw away society'. Best part is: "It Worked!" Good on ya.
Totally agree! I have become a HUGE fan of Marty's due to the fact that we he does not hesitate to try and solve any problem he encounters with his yak. I share this "broke man's engineering" concept with him. I am teaching my kids to do the same, we come from a broke Polish family that you had to make do with what you had! Great work Marty!
I check it every time I'm heading out. Aside from have some scratches (like the rest of the bottom of the kayak) and being a different color, it's holding up great. No leaks to speak of.
nice work. One thing to consider when welding plastic with a torch is to heat very gently and slooooooowly. Plastic does not conduct heat well so it takes time to penetrate and it also burns easily. When polyethylene overheats it breaks down into a weaker waxy substance similar to paraffin. You can smell it. And you will get a weak (and ugly) weld. Best to use a heatgun or plastic welder.
They have stuff at automotive shops that cost like $7.00 called q-bond that works perfect for things like this and it dries stronger then the plastic you put it on.
kayak makers should install a recessed wheel in the stern where it drags. I think the walker bay dinghy has one. Melting the plastic was a good idea, we used to melt little green army men when i was a kid and let it drip and harden. I have also made ssmall plastic repairs by heating a stainless butter knife on a stove and use it to seal cracks and even replaced a fan blade that broke off. maybe you can add a piece of aluminum sheet metal over your repair and stick it on with 3M5200
I had a Scupper blow through.Cut a diamond shaped plastic patch. I used wax paper and a electric clothes iron to heat the hull then the patch on the hull. It fused really nice. But be careful not to get it too hot.
I'm sure it is going to be a hell of a lot stronger now! Pretty cool idea! I'm sure that'll come in handy for me someday! Those oyster beds are no match for your kayak now!! You really do some cool stuff!!
Hey marty, i finally found this launch spot. it makes it really easy to get bait to fish at that sheepshead hole. its literally right down the road! i really hope to see ya sometime!
First your channel is inspiring! DIY All The Way, just good research, patience, and safety. HDPE for your application would be to use a heat gun and with a wide putty knife heating the HDPE until it's soft with a shine. Heat a spare strip of HDPE until it melts into crack not as a liquid. Note: open flame on HDPE isn't safe after heavy or long exposure.
awsome work man just another though for back up, you can go buy some of that plastic weld putty and if you have a way to access the inside of your yak past some on there just for extra protection.... awsome videos
whatever works bro. thats ART right there. unique... anyways thanks for this awesome instructional video lol! i gotta try that tarp method from the post down below. it seems to be legit and my yak is scratched pretty bad.
Bubble, bubble..lol! Seriously that was no picnic, fair play you did the business! Kayak stabilisers are a nice touch. For what its worth- I use a soldering iron for delicate work. ie...my wife's car bumper, kids toys. it actually sealed a vessel that contained water. I found this flexible adhesive/sealant TEC7 brilliant. Don't know if it's much use to you? I used it for many applications for fishing at the sea. Keep up the fine work, ATB!
Cool stuff, mrhulot! The metal plate is a good idea as long as I melt the plastic of the yak over the sides so the anchor line and my fishing line wont get snagged on it. I so enjoy the input of creative people! Thanks for posting :)
I have a red Emotion spitfire looks very similar. I used torch and cut up plastic laundry detergent bottles and a metal putty knife to work the melted plastic. The repairs have held for a few years but are still susceptible to dragging damage. Would like to find some kind of skid plate.
I use Keel Eazy to reinforce the bow keel. Once you seal that crack, I would get a section of this and bond it to that area, as it looks thin due to wear.
Discover "Shoe Goo". They sell it at Walmart and Walgreen's. It grabs on and seals these plastic kayaks better than anything I've ever used. If you use Shoe Goo to mount a piece of PVC to the side of a kayak as a fishing rod holder, a fish will flip your boat before the PVC comes off. I've repaired a HOLE in the area you repaired that was 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long using only Shoe Goo and it's still water tight after a year. Check it out. You won't regret it.
wow . i think you are related to mcgyver(almost the same hair style too) ..watched all ur video.. very creative ..can wait to see what you'll come up with next..cheers
Awesome video. I'm curious now that the patch is on and sealed, maybe getting a cheap clothes iron from a flea market/thrift store would work for smoothing over all the scratches and even the patch? Creativity is the key!
Next time ... heat up a putty knife with your torch and use it like a plastic soldered, might be faster and easier... either way nice repair and ty for sharing.
i'm thinking now that it's repaired, why not form a metal, brass or aluminum plate to the shape and apoxy it in place. maybe even longer like 18 inches or so, to shield the keel. just an idea. second thought full length keel shield 4 or 6inches wide
Hey marty, check out kamweld it's a portable welding kit that uses a small compressor and heating element in a handle that accepts hdpe welding rod though a tip while blowing hot air and applying the hdpe welding rod
I wish I had a creative comment for you but it seems you have thought through just about everything. I really appreciate how your components fit so well together. It shows you dont rush into the decision. I do have a question however, is there an online site where you purchase your foam? Great videos and thanks for all the tips.
very nice. great view of the scupper holes. gives me a little more confidence with my Spitfire 9. What is the buoy you are using on you fish grabber? the smallest I can find is 5" x 3" for my anchor rope.
This is a really neat fix. I've just been trolling your videos for the past 5 hours or so, thought i'd speak up. You can find this plastic anywhere on beaches, sadly. Conveniently, if you bust your boat, a small beach fire and a hot knife, you can fix it. Super cool. have you thought about reenforcing the length of the keel like this? and how has it held up for you for the past year and a half?
I think a better solution would have been to use a heat gun to heat both the kayak and the patch material to get a better bond, but it looks as if it worked. Worse case scenario spray some flex seal on it, that guys screen door boat floats! LOL
Hey Zoffinger, just wondering how that repair worked out. The only things I would have done differently was to find some plastic of the same color. Folgers makes a red plastic coffee container and pepboys sells red buckets . Both number 2 hdpe.
this might be a dumb question but wouldn't a fibreglass patch have been a lot easier and neater or can't you fibreglass over plastic? I've never tried to fibreglass so just asking. I have to say thought you did a damn good job with the materials you had laying around.
I wonder if you can't get yourself a melting pot and melt a batch of the plastic in it and then trowel the melted plastic on the bottom of the boat with a drywall taping knife. www.amazon.com/Do-It-Molds-1892-Hot-Pot-2/dp/B002QG3H9M/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1434353543&sr=8-15&keywords=melting+pot
Ha man why don't you try this take a red bucket cut a 12 inches pice and take the propane torch and lay the red plastic pieses on the kayak and metal it and take some silicone to finch the job it will seal everthing on it
Ha man why don't you try this take a red bucket cut a 12 inches pice and take the propane torch and lay the red plastic pieses on the kayak and metal it and take some silicone to finch the job it will seal everthing on it
Nice Job Marty, it is far easier however to warm the yak and the filler rods with a hot air gun, then use the blow torch to heat up a paint scraper or putty knife, use the hot tool to blend the filler material into the kayak, you can tool it over into a good finish and the filler doesnt end up sitting on the surface as much.
I have to do this exact repair on a friend's kayak so was happy to see that you've done it successfully, since Little Red is still around today.
I spent 27 years in Brooklyn. I broke my ice scraper over my knee when I moved to Florida.
Hey man. i was just thinking yesterday how your life would have been so different had you never bought this kayak. i just bought one myself.
I like that you just dove right in and gave it a shot. Too few people do that these days in our 'throw away society'. Best part is: "It Worked!" Good on ya.
Totally agree! I have become a HUGE fan of Marty's due to the fact that we he does not hesitate to try and solve any problem he encounters with his yak. I share this "broke man's engineering" concept with him. I am teaching my kids to do the same, we come from a broke Polish family that you had to make do with what you had! Great work Marty!
I check it every time I'm heading out. Aside from have some scratches (like the rest of the bottom of the kayak) and being a different color, it's holding up great. No leaks to speak of.
Hey Marty, Good idea with the black rubber boots. The water is getting colder here in Florida and the crocs arent doing it. Thanks for sharing.
nice work. One thing to consider when welding plastic with a torch is to heat very gently and slooooooowly. Plastic does not conduct heat well so it takes time to penetrate and it also burns easily. When polyethylene overheats it breaks down into a weaker waxy substance similar to paraffin. You can smell it. And you will get a weak (and ugly) weld. Best to use a heatgun or plastic welder.
Thanks for taking the time to show us how you repaired your kayak. You almost made it look simple, when in fact its not.
They have stuff at automotive shops that cost like $7.00 called q-bond that works perfect for things like this and it dries stronger then the plastic you put it on.
kayak makers should install a recessed wheel in the stern where it drags. I think the walker bay dinghy has one. Melting the plastic was a good idea, we used to melt little green army men when i was a kid and let it drip and harden. I have also made ssmall plastic repairs by heating a stainless butter knife on a stove and use it to seal cracks and even replaced a fan blade that broke off. maybe you can add a piece of aluminum sheet metal over your repair and stick it on with 3M5200
I had a Scupper blow through.Cut a diamond shaped plastic patch. I used wax paper and a electric clothes iron to heat the hull then the patch on the hull. It fused really nice. But be careful not to get it too hot.
I'm sure it is going to be a hell of a lot stronger now! Pretty cool idea! I'm sure that'll come in handy for me someday! Those oyster beds are no match for your kayak now!! You really do some cool stuff!!
Hey marty, i finally found this launch spot. it makes it really easy to get bait to fish at that sheepshead hole. its literally right down the road! i really hope to see ya
sometime!
First your channel is inspiring! DIY All The Way, just good research, patience, and safety. HDPE for your application would be to use a heat gun and with a wide putty knife heating the HDPE until it's soft with a shine. Heat a spare strip of HDPE until it melts into crack not as a liquid. Note: open flame on HDPE isn't safe after heavy or long exposure.
awsome work man just another though for back up, you can go buy some of that plastic weld putty and if you have a way to access the inside of your yak past some on there just for extra protection.... awsome videos
whatever works bro. thats ART right there. unique... anyways thanks for this awesome instructional video lol! i gotta try that tarp method from the post down below. it seems to be legit and my yak is scratched pretty bad.
Bubble, bubble..lol! Seriously that was no picnic, fair play you did the business! Kayak stabilisers are a nice touch. For what its worth- I use a soldering iron for delicate work. ie...my wife's car bumper, kids toys. it actually sealed a vessel that contained water. I found this flexible adhesive/sealant TEC7 brilliant.
Don't know if it's much use to you? I used it for many applications for fishing at the sea. Keep up the fine work, ATB!
LOL "such is my life"...awesome vid...keep em coming!
Very nice martie 👍
Cool stuff, mrhulot! The metal plate is a good idea as long as I melt the plastic of the yak over the sides so the anchor line and my fishing line wont get snagged on it. I so enjoy the input of creative people! Thanks for posting :)
I have a red Emotion spitfire looks very similar. I used torch and cut up plastic laundry detergent bottles and a metal putty knife to work the melted plastic. The repairs have held for a few years but are still susceptible to dragging damage. Would like to find some kind of skid plate.
I use Keel Eazy to reinforce the bow keel. Once you seal that crack, I would get a section of this and bond it to that area, as it looks thin due to wear.
I love your kayak
Discover "Shoe Goo". They sell it at Walmart and Walgreen's. It grabs on and seals these plastic kayaks better than anything I've ever used. If you use Shoe Goo to mount a piece of PVC to the side of a kayak as a fishing rod holder, a fish will flip your boat before the PVC comes off. I've repaired a HOLE in the area you repaired that was 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long using only Shoe Goo and it's still water tight after a year. Check it out. You won't regret it.
i use that sho goo shit on everything, lol
wow . i think you are related to mcgyver(almost the same hair style too) ..watched all ur video.. very creative ..can wait to see what you'll come up with next..cheers
Awesome video. I'm curious now that the patch is on and sealed, maybe getting a cheap clothes iron from a flea market/thrift store would work for smoothing over all the scratches and even the patch? Creativity is the key!
Wish me luck!!! I'm making my own repairs.
Welding plastic is a viable option however you should make sure your filler material is the same time of plastic or it won't be as strong.
Next time ... heat up a putty knife with your torch and use it like a plastic soldered, might be faster and easier... either way nice repair and ty for sharing.
i'm thinking now that it's repaired, why not form a metal, brass or aluminum plate to the shape and apoxy it in place. maybe even longer like 18 inches or so, to shield the keel. just an idea. second thought full length keel shield 4 or 6inches wide
Like your attitude.
Hey marty, check out kamweld it's a portable welding kit that uses a small compressor and heating element in a handle that accepts hdpe welding rod though a tip while blowing hot air and applying the hdpe welding rod
Just for future reference using a soldering iron works well for smoothing out those seems,
George Schwab As does a heated putty knife
I wish I had a creative comment for you but it seems you have thought through just about everything. I really appreciate how your components fit so well together. It shows you dont rush into the decision. I do have a question however, is there an online site where you purchase your foam? Great videos and thanks for all the tips.
I did the same exact thing but the difference was a 55 gallon plastic drum thicker
very nice. great view of the scupper holes. gives me a little more confidence with my Spitfire 9. What is the buoy you are using on you fish grabber? the smallest I can find is 5" x 3" for my anchor rope.
For welding plastic try using a sodering iron and zlp ties .
5 gallon HDPE buckets have so many uses!
are you always this calm?? when I patched my kayak I dropped 1 million F bombs! good video brother
FLEX SEAL !!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
DONT USE THAT JUNK LOL!!
But JB WELD would of worked real good too. Another great video bud
This is a really neat fix. I've just been trolling your videos for the past 5 hours or so, thought i'd speak up. You can find this plastic anywhere on beaches, sadly. Conveniently, if you bust your boat, a small beach fire and a hot knife, you can fix it. Super cool. have you thought about reenforcing the length of the keel like this? and how has it held up for you for the past year and a half?
I think a better solution would have been to use a heat gun to heat both the kayak and the patch material to get a better bond, but it looks as if it worked. Worse case scenario spray some flex seal on it, that guys screen door boat floats! LOL
Hey Zoffinger, just wondering how that repair worked out. The only things I would have done differently was to find some plastic of the same color. Folgers makes a red plastic coffee container and pepboys sells red buckets . Both number 2 hdpe.
It never sprung a leak. Which was surprising given the vulnerable area where the patch was.
Hey, what cha got going on with all those pipes?
so i just bought a new kayak and it didnt have a pattle what pattle do you think i should get
Shoreline marine is pretty good. 15 bucks from Amazon.
You must have done a good repair. It lasted almost 2 yrs. . To bad " flex seal " wasn't available back then. Lol
How well do you think JB Weld would hold up?
With a high speed tip welds numerous plastics
this might be a dumb question but wouldn't a fibreglass patch have been a lot easier and neater or can't you fibreglass over plastic? I've never tried to fibreglass so just asking. I have to say thought you did a damn good job with the materials you had laying around.
As far as I know, nothing in the galaxy sticks to polyethylene. Thus, you have to melt it to repair holes and cracks.
I used jb weld works great
How is the patch holding up ?
14:48 That was no red fish in the water, it's part of your kayak repair that peeled off!! 🤪
nice fix - incidentally I don't think HDPE is particularly dangerous fume-wise. PVC on the other hand... bad bad bad
LMFAO, great vid, Stand Back!!!!. What do you mean you don't condone people using this vid as a Tutorial. LOL.
Merry Christmass Zoff.
Get a putty knife and heat it up and hold the plastic with piers and use the hot putty knife to spread th plastic over the crack.
wouldnt it be better just to fiberglass over it?
Wouldn't epoxy resin work just as well? I would have considered either your way or epoxy if left to my own devises.
Epoxy does not stick to hdpe
Harber Freight has heat guns for $8. Would be easier to use
I wonder if you can't get yourself a melting pot and melt a batch of the plastic in it and then trowel the melted plastic on the bottom of the boat with a drywall taping knife. www.amazon.com/Do-It-Molds-1892-Hot-Pot-2/dp/B002QG3H9M/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1434353543&sr=8-15&keywords=melting+pot
I am not an expert in fixing kayak but i think you would have been better with a heat gun or a hot iron if you can find one.
marty im in ny and the temp in 25°
looks like a gull ate some bad fish
Dang your hair was short!
What's an oyseer bed sorry we don't have them where I live
Everywhere has oyster beds 😂😂 I'm pretty sure anyways
I'd get a solder gun and fuse the 2 edges together
Bout 3 by 1 inch hole in mine 😖
3M 5200
You could attach a piece of sheet metal or cheap plastic to the keel to protect the bottom
+firestarter5048 Aluminum plate would work great...Epoxy it to it.
Ha man why don't you try this take a red bucket cut a 12 inches pice and take the propane torch and lay the red plastic pieses on the kayak and metal it and take some silicone to finch the job it will seal everthing on it
use boaters resin
Yeaaa..........not the right way! lol Get yourself some fiberglass or Kevlar cloth and use epoxy. It will last longer than the Boat!
i like your show like what you do but wouldnt 5minute epoxy have been better
It won't stick to polyethylene plastic. I've tried.
+zoffinger jb weld
+Required Shrimp0 that crap is like RIDICULOUSLY strong I swear by that stuff however I think u like marty's method more for this
that is nasty looking...
i would use putty, eproxy, or bj weld much easier.
Ha man why don't you try this take a red bucket cut a 12 inches pice and take the propane torch and lay the red plastic pieses on the kayak and metal it and take some silicone to finch the job it will seal everthing on it