Someone near me is selling a Pescador Pilot 12 with hull damage due to the wheels they have mounted.
Obviously the wheels need to be removed and never used again.
I feel confident I could melt some plastic to seal it up and keep water out, but I would like to know if you think it’s more complicated than that.
Does it look like damage that could have compromised the seating area and would require a more professional fix?
Is it worth $700?
Posted by Ani_Out
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I wouldn’t unless you plan to remove the cart system entirely. Even then I think a run to Sam’s Club would be a better option
Fixable? Yes. You’re on the right track with the idea of melting plastic to seal it up. You can also use metal mesh or staple-like things to reinforce the repair. Look up some plastic welding tutorials on Youtube, you’ll find lots of approaches. With the crack being above the waterline you have a little leeway in how bulletproof your repair is – it also doesn’t look like that spot would bear any load from the seat but Im not familiar with how the seat attaches to this kayak.
Worth $700? Absolutely not. With a giant crack like that the hull has essentially lost all value. Any potential buyer is taking on a large risk with the hopes they can repair it into something usable. $700 is way too much. If the seller goes on about “accessories” adding to the value, tell them they can keep the Boonedox to sell separately because you obviously don’t want them since they’re the source of the problem. If any of the other accessories are not exactly what you would buy anyway then they don’t add value to you. I’m sure the pedal drive itself has some value, but not sure how much it should contribute to the overall price. When making an offer, consider the value of the hull to be $0 and go from there.
I personally think it should be discounted more than what it is, considering the damage. Maybe $400-500.
You could probably repair this relatively well with plastic welding. If you do attempt this repair, drill out the ends of the cracks and use stainless steel mesh as a backing and jam as much filler as you can into the area. And practice on a bucket or something if you’re not experienced with plastic welding.
It’s not going to look pretty, so ignore the urge to sand it down flat when you’re done.
Yeah you can fix it. Its way above the water line so just melt the plastic the best you can and smother it with marine goop or something. That being said, I dont know if its worth the $700. I see 2 going for like $2k on marketplace by me, but they have fish finders and other accessories. $500 sounds like a better deal but thats just me