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Old 02-11-2018, 11:57 AM   #1
surfcheck101
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Cobra Kayak hull cracking-how to repair?

Good day all,

Was hoping to get a little information concerning kayak hull repair.

Neighbor gave me a Cobra Mariner XF Kayak in respectable shape however has to long cracks on the hull running lengthwise, approx. 6", under the seating area. Crack are completely thru the hull as noted in the attached photo. It appears a repair had been done before (I chiseled away the repair to see the crack better) and some duct tape placed over the top as well.

The question is is there any type of repair that would make this kayak ocean worthy?

My initial thoughts wer a good sanding, cleaning and plastic welding kit with HDPE welding rods to weld the cracks from the inside and out.is that the correct repair or not strong enough?

Any thoughts or recommendations more than welcome and appreciated.



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