Post by Admin on Sept 28, 2012 15:25:01 GMT
Diagnosing Your Needed Repair
What Ocean Kayak say
With proper care and treatment, your boat should offer many carefree years of use. On occasion, a boat may need minor repairs. Many Ocean Kayak dealers can provide expert repair service (locate a repair dealer near you) or, by following the directions below, most of these repairs can be done at home. Use the table below to diagnose your problem. If at any point during a repair you encounter problems, please contact us for assistance.
Remember that no kayak is completely watertight. It is normal to take on up to a cup of water through rivets or hatches. However, if your kayak is taking on significant amounts of water, you may have a pin hole leak. Either locate the leak yourself (by filling the boat with water and observing leaks), or take it to your dealer for servicing. Contact us any time for assistance, and we’ll see to it you’re back on the water in no time!
WARNING: Repairing boats is a delicate procedure. Be cautious when heating any material on or around a boat. If, at any point, the boat begins to melt and give way, STOP! Allow the boat to cool before attempting to heat again. SOME REPAIRS MAY BE BETTER MADE BY YOUR PROFESSIONAL PADDLESPORTS SHOP.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REPAIR
Water in the boat
Bow drain plug not in
Rough water (i.e. stud)
Crack or puncture in boat
Large hole in boat
Leaking hatch
Put drain plug in securely
Empty boat more often, secure hatches
See WELDING
See WELDING-Patch
See LEAKING HATCHES
Broken strap eye
Defective strap eye
See RE-DRILLING RIVETS
Damaged Strip
Abrasion or cut in strap
See RE-DRILLING RIVETS
Dent in boat
Improper storage
Hard impact
See kayak STORAGE
See DENT REPAIR
Pulled out handle
Placing too much tension on handle (i.e., pulling on boat when tied down, hanging by handles to store)
See WELDING
Welding
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/welding/
Welding patch
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/welding/
Leaking Hatches
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/leaking_hatches/
Drilling Rivets
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/re-drilling_rivets/
Storage
www.oceankayak.com/kayaking_basics/care_and_maintenance/storage/
Dent Repair
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/dent_repair/
What Ocean Kayak say
With proper care and treatment, your boat should offer many carefree years of use. On occasion, a boat may need minor repairs. Many Ocean Kayak dealers can provide expert repair service (locate a repair dealer near you) or, by following the directions below, most of these repairs can be done at home. Use the table below to diagnose your problem. If at any point during a repair you encounter problems, please contact us for assistance.
Remember that no kayak is completely watertight. It is normal to take on up to a cup of water through rivets or hatches. However, if your kayak is taking on significant amounts of water, you may have a pin hole leak. Either locate the leak yourself (by filling the boat with water and observing leaks), or take it to your dealer for servicing. Contact us any time for assistance, and we’ll see to it you’re back on the water in no time!
WARNING: Repairing boats is a delicate procedure. Be cautious when heating any material on or around a boat. If, at any point, the boat begins to melt and give way, STOP! Allow the boat to cool before attempting to heat again. SOME REPAIRS MAY BE BETTER MADE BY YOUR PROFESSIONAL PADDLESPORTS SHOP.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION/REPAIR
Water in the boat
Bow drain plug not in
Rough water (i.e. stud)
Crack or puncture in boat
Large hole in boat
Leaking hatch
Put drain plug in securely
Empty boat more often, secure hatches
See WELDING
See WELDING-Patch
See LEAKING HATCHES
Broken strap eye
Defective strap eye
See RE-DRILLING RIVETS
Damaged Strip
Abrasion or cut in strap
See RE-DRILLING RIVETS
Dent in boat
Improper storage
Hard impact
See kayak STORAGE
See DENT REPAIR
Pulled out handle
Placing too much tension on handle (i.e., pulling on boat when tied down, hanging by handles to store)
See WELDING
Welding
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/welding/
Welding patch
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/welding/
Leaking Hatches
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/leaking_hatches/
Drilling Rivets
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/re-drilling_rivets/
Storage
www.oceankayak.com/kayaking_basics/care_and_maintenance/storage/
Dent Repair
www.oceankayak.com/customer_support/kayak_repair/dent_repair/