DIY fishing kayak repair | How to repair cracks in kayak

How to do plastic weld on a kayak and what to watch out for. DIY how to fix your kayak. Tips and tricks to repairing punctures and holes in your kayak. Easy kayak repair.
What materials to use and what tools you will need.
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Drill bit 1/8" or less
Something metal with a flat surface to smooth out any rough edges.
Plastic stock (Check with your local paddleshop)
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[@urbanfishingtv]

Loved it! Thanks for showing the whole process. Defined scary widening the crack but ended up looking good !

[@thebeardedpaddler]

Thank you for your feedback! I'm glad it helped!

[@bobbyhogan9207]

Thanks Andy for the video 👊😎 I will be calling ya soon 😎

[@thebeardedpaddler]

No problemo

[@doctorkayak]

Interesting! Thanks for the tutelage!

[@thebeardedpaddler]

Not a problem! Thanks for watching Doc!

[@tonysmith3923]

Pretty cool to see how this is done. Hope i never need this done, but if so im bringing it to you :)

[@thebeardedpaddler]

Send it! Thanks for watching!

[@NorthStarAttitudes]

Thank you so much for this information. Would you elaborate on the type of plastic that we should be looking for? Very informative video!

[@thebeardedpaddler]

A lot of times a paddleshop will have plastic in abundance. Also have some links on Amazon for plastic rods if not available. Any of those will suffice! Thanks for watching!

[@yakyak99]

Nice Job

[@thebeardedpaddler]

Appreciate ya man!

[@raybrdjr]

yes, id like to see a more hands on video of how you work the melted plastic. I have a 4" crack on the bottom hull

[@thebeardedpaddler]

It doesn't really get a lot more detailed. You just need to drill the holes, heat the damage, heat the new plastic, and then twist in to blend together.

[@rvierra7235]

Sounds like a manufacturers defect in material and design. Bill the manufacturer !!$$$$ When you pack the hull for support, from inside or outside, DO NOT create reverse pressure. Your repair may bulge out. Been there, done that....more than once. Create just enough contact pressure to support your repair area.

[@thebeardedpaddler]

Things happen. Full disclosure, Wilderness Systems actually replaced the entire hull at no charge. Our shop does hull repair for life free of charge if purchased from us. This was just a how to because things can happen, and it's easy to do

[@rvierra7235]

@@thebeardedpaddler WOW!! I am not in the business, but have been yakin' (and repairing) since 1983, I have never heard of, or seen a manufacturer replace an entire kayak. Thanks for the reply 🤙

[@piesquared1025]

kayak plastic welding rods. there ya go. somebody start a business.

[@thebeardedpaddler]

They are all over Amazon and some of the manufacturers sell them color matched