Elden Saathoff wrote: > 1)How common is this problem found in a new kayak ? Not uncommon. See below. > 2) Would you fix the problem yourself ? ( I assume that this is doable) Depends. see below. > 3 Would you return the kayak and demand that the supplier correct the > problem ? Depends. See below. > 4) Would you return the kayak and demand another or a refund? Only if the process below does not resolve the problem. Elden, we do not have enough information, yet. Some hatch closures will leak a little unless adjusted properly. You need to describe the hatch closure system so we can decide if it is that type. In addition, you need to do some testing to verify the source of the leak. You can do this by closing the hatches and putting a gallon of water inside the cockpit. Then lift the stern and rotate the kayak around its long axis a bit. Open the front hatch and see if there is water in the front compartment. If so, then the forward bulkhead is compromised. Do the same test on the rear bulkhead by lifting the bow (etc.). Another source of leakage could be the deck fittings, if they are not sealed properly. You can test these by having a friend spray a hose over the deck while you peer inside, using a headlamp, to see if any leak. If the boat is from a reputable manufacturer, the dealer should correct any problems. After you have done your testing, if you can not resolve the leaks yourself easily, take the boat back to the dealer and report the problems and the testing you did. -- Dave Kruger Astoria, OR *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Sep 24 2007 - 07:49:21 PDT
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