A fix for thermoformed kayak hull that’s holed.

Thermoformed and Rotomolded plastics are tough but dragging across asphalt, enough times, and abrasion will win out.

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Too many drags across Asphalt and your kayak will have a new water intake.

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Abraded hole cleaned and enlarged to allow for work. Tool = Dremmel with a cyndrilical burr.

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A section of fiberglass cloth coated with JB Weld epoxy has been laid on the inside with the use of a metal slat to reach back to the stern and allowed to cure. Work area is masked off to prevent overruns of epoxy.

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Epoxy putty at ends of work area keep the JB Weld epoxy fill contained in the work space.

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Masking and putty ends removed.

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Filed and sanded smooth.

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Finished with KeelEazy thermoformed tape as trim and keel protection.

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