I’m guessing this would be a dumb purchase? any thoughts?
I’m guessing this would be a dumb purchase? any thoughts?
Posted by Initial_Sale_8471
21 Comments
tsalijbuchert on
Not a chance I’d waste any money on that.
Forgot1stname on
Looks cut with a saw… I suspect damaged in shipping and to get a replacement they had to cut it
Edit: on second look, it looks like it got cut by accident
Initial_Sale_8471 on
I’m well aware that the kayak has a cut through it, which is why I’m asking here to see if anybody is knowledgeable about what can or can’t be repaired on kayaks.
I don’t think I’d ever be able to afford this kayak otherwise
IndicaPDX on
Dude pissed off his wife.
diiid21 on
Seen people recommend getting a 5gal bucket and melting the plastic in to mend it. It’s a long shot but for 50 bucks… why not🤷♂️
Amache_Gx on
The cut down the side that deep imo woth mess with the rigidity of the kay itself. Not like a cut on the bottom of the hull. Id bet it cracks even if you can fix it and make it water proof.
pesoXmason on
Definitely, that can be patched!
ironic_username_7 on
The headache of getting rid of it would be much more than it would be worth IMO. If you aren’t worried about that, you can get a plastic welder from harbor freight and many kayak manufacturers sell plastic for repairing because if you don’t get a very similar material it may not adhere properly.
ferretf on
It’s risky bit you may be able to patch that. I would offer $25 unless it’s A REALLY good story on how it happened!!!!
003402inco on
If you are not experienced with plastic welding, I would pass. I’ve got the tools and have repaired a number of kayak, so I’d be willing to throw 50 bucks on it. This is an advanced level repair. This is one you don’t want to do this one incorrectly, consequences are high. What was the story on how it happened?
Eternosoledad on
Offer him 5 bucks to get rid of it for him 😂
CreekAngler86 on
I don’t think the pelicans are rotomolded plastic, they’re made of cheaper materials and don’t take to plastic welding as well. That being said, you could still probably fix it with a heat gun, some metal mesh, and G-flex epoxy, but I’d rather put my time/energy into a better boat.
rsuperjet2 on
There’s probably over $50.00 worth of screws, rails, and fittings on it so it might be worth nuying to strip.and use the parts on other kayaks. But in NO WAY would i buy it and try to fix it.
hotbrass2005 on
It would most likely have to have a backer made and epoxied inside the hull then the cut would have to be HDPE plastic welded. Even then, with a cut that size it’s most likely going to remain a weak spot on the kayak.
For me, it wouldn’t be worth it. I need to be able to trust the integrity of the hulls of my kayaks and I would always doubt that it would hold.
Bucks79great on
I’d grab it see if they’ll take 25😂😂😂😂
couchpatat0 on
Duct tape, you’ll be fine.
ImJ2001 on
Slapstick LOL
mehheff on
I’d only buy this if it came with parts you needed. No hope to fix it. Remember, this is a boat you are potentially trusting with your life.
softserveshittaco on
no repair needed, just raw dog it as is
eclwires on
Yep. Somebody replaced that yak under warranty and sent that same picture in to Confluence as “evidence of destruction.” They’re dishonest as the day is long.
21 Comments
Not a chance I’d waste any money on that.
Looks cut with a saw… I suspect damaged in shipping and to get a replacement they had to cut it
Edit: on second look, it looks like it got cut by accident
I’m well aware that the kayak has a cut through it, which is why I’m asking here to see if anybody is knowledgeable about what can or can’t be repaired on kayaks.
I don’t think I’d ever be able to afford this kayak otherwise
Dude pissed off his wife.
Seen people recommend getting a 5gal bucket and melting the plastic in to mend it. It’s a long shot but for 50 bucks… why not🤷♂️
The cut down the side that deep imo woth mess with the rigidity of the kay itself. Not like a cut on the bottom of the hull. Id bet it cracks even if you can fix it and make it water proof.
Definitely, that can be patched!
The headache of getting rid of it would be much more than it would be worth IMO. If you aren’t worried about that, you can get a plastic welder from harbor freight and many kayak manufacturers sell plastic for repairing because if you don’t get a very similar material it may not adhere properly.
It’s risky bit you may be able to patch that. I would offer $25 unless it’s A REALLY good story on how it happened!!!!
If you are not experienced with plastic welding, I would pass. I’ve got the tools and have repaired a number of kayak, so I’d be willing to throw 50 bucks on it. This is an advanced level repair. This is one you don’t want to do this one incorrectly, consequences are high. What was the story on how it happened?
Offer him 5 bucks to get rid of it for him 😂
I don’t think the pelicans are rotomolded plastic, they’re made of cheaper materials and don’t take to plastic welding as well. That being said, you could still probably fix it with a heat gun, some metal mesh, and G-flex epoxy, but I’d rather put my time/energy into a better boat.
There’s probably over $50.00 worth of screws, rails, and fittings on it so it might be worth nuying to strip.and use the parts on other kayaks. But in NO WAY would i buy it and try to fix it.
It would most likely have to have a backer made and epoxied inside the hull then the cut would have to be HDPE plastic welded. Even then, with a cut that size it’s most likely going to remain a weak spot on the kayak.
For me, it wouldn’t be worth it. I need to be able to trust the integrity of the hulls of my kayaks and I would always doubt that it would hold.
I’d grab it see if they’ll take 25😂😂😂😂
Duct tape, you’ll be fine.
Slapstick LOL
I’d only buy this if it came with parts you needed. No hope to fix it. Remember, this is a boat you are potentially trusting with your life.
no repair needed, just raw dog it as is
Yep. Somebody replaced that yak under warranty and sent that same picture in to Confluence as “evidence of destruction.” They’re dishonest as the day is long.
https://preview.redd.it/uqbjkhsvujuf1.png?width=510&format=png&auto=webp&s=2a3d78ba6f71095ff94a95519357b0d394de5bc9