Re: [Paddlewise] New Kayak - Leaking Bulkheads

Elden,
I don't know why you are reluctant to mention the name of the kayak.  I 
bought a NC 17 from Novus Composites, the dealer/manufacturer.  Both 
bulkheads and the seam leaked badly.  They sent me some sealant which I 
applied and there are no more leaks.  But it was a pain and should not be 
necessary.
Jerry

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elden Saathoff" <elden_at_sprintmail.com>
Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] New Kayak - Leaking Bulkheads

>I filled the cockpit with several inches of water, (up to the bottom of
> seat), and left it on an inclined area of my yard bow down and later 
> rotated with stern down.
>
> In both cases there was water in the bow and stern compartments, about a
> fingers width in depth at the lowest point of the hull.   I haven't 
> checked the deck fittings or skeg enclosure yet, but as the first indication of
> leakage occurred before I even put the yak in the water, I don't believe
> that these are the primary problem.
>
> At this point, I'm going to notify the dealer who is also the manufacturer
> and make it his problem to fix.
>
> I was primarily looking for a group consensus as to whether leakage of 
> this kind in a new boat is "acceptable" or not.
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