Re: [Paddlewise] [OFF-Paddlewise] Split Deck/Hull seam--Again! What do you think?

From: Dave Kruger <kdruger_at_pacifier.com>
Date: Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:13:32 -0700
Mark Sanders wrote:
> Ok, here's a tough one:
> My QCC kayak has a new 6 inch split in the hull deck seam. It is about a

> You folks have seen my videos; do you think I'm abusing my boat beyond
> what's reasonable? Am I unreasonable to ask them to live up to their
> warrantee AGAIN? Should I cram the split with chewing gum and go on my merry
> way?

Call, describe your use, and the split.  They may decide that you are out 
of bounds, in which case I'd take it to a good surf shop and get them to 
fix it.  I repaired a light-layup boat that had split both sides about two 
feet right at the coaming (the coaming had detached, also), and I repaired 
that boat.  Never again.

While you are at it, have them reinforce the inside of the seam with some 
roving, so this does not happen again.  If you play with your boat in surf, 
it will need it!

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
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