Re: [Paddlewise] repairing plastic kayaks

Oilcanning is a definite disadvantage of plastic boats.  Once they bend in
<oilcan> it is hard to get them to pop back out.  A large amount of heat <
hot enough to hold your hand on but not enough to melt the boat>  on and
around the oilcanned area will soften the plastic and then it can be pushed
back out to it's original shape.This can be the summer sun in a warm enviro,
a hair dryer, hot water, heat lamp, etcThen a foam block or other support
will hold the hull shape while the plastic cools.  Whether it stays put or
not is anyone's guess.

Good Luck.

Steve Scherrer
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe    N 45º 39' 47"
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr.       W 122º 36' 16"
Portland, OR  97217          Web: www.aldercreek.com
Phone: 503.285.0464        Email: aldercreek_at_qwest.net


----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike W" <mhw58_at_yahoo.com>
To: <PaddleWise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 3:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] repairing plastic kayaks


> A friend of mine just bought a Necky Looksha sport
> plastic kayak. He was able to get it very cheap
> because
> it has an oil canning dimple in the front of the
> kayak.
> What is the best way to repair an oil can in a plastic
> kayak?
> Thanks for the info, Mike
>
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