respect the ocean 2. MY experience

[SoCalCJ]

Originally Posted by ful-rac

Ok...Let's not beat around the bush here. Using a squirt gun for a bilge pump is just outright stupid! No explanation needed.

Your absolutely entitled to your opinion, as am I! I'm not saying it should be your one and only water removal device. It absolutely more effective than nothing at all. I think everyone understand the importance of redundancy and having multiple pieces of emergency equipment on board. I personally like it as an option, especially if I need extra long reach to the stern.

Heck REI even markets them as bilge pumps:
http://www.rei.com/product/859831/st...water-launcher

[ful-rac]

Originally Posted by SoCalCJ

Your absolutely entitled to your opinion, as am I! I'm not saying it should be your one and only water removal device. It absolutely more effective than nothing at all. I think everyone understand the importance of redundancy and having multiple pieces of emergency equipment on board. I personally like it as an option, especially if I need extra long reach to the stern.

Heck REI even markets them as bilge pumps:
http://www.rei.com/product/859831/st...water-launcher

I take it your a water gun user. Yes your right, better than nothing, but using it as your primary way to remove water from your kayak in an emergency situation....is like I said..no offense but stupid. Using the watergun for small amounts of water is just fine, and I'm not arguing that it wont' pump water... If your watergun is the only device you use to quickly remove large amounts of water in your hull...you should re-evaluate it.

Even with the "correct" pump it's going to be difficult to pump out all the water quickly. With the water gun....like I said I shouldn't have to explain why it's a bad idea...

[Raskal311]

Isn't a proper pump about the same Price.

[theluckypig]

plus, maybe pool noodles in the hull...

[driftwood]

Originally Posted by SoCalCJ

Your absolutely entitled to your opinion, as am I! I'm not saying it should be your one and only water removal device. It absolutely more effective than nothing at all. I think everyone understand the importance of redundancy and having multiple pieces of emergency equipment on board. I personally like it as an option, especially if I need extra long reach to the stern.

Heck REI even markets them as bilge pumps:
http://www.rei.com/product/859831/st...water-launcher

I've been using the stream machine for years. works great! gets the water out real fast!

[ctfphoto]

Why on earth did I read this post before I went out yesterday. I found myself sinking and I never touch my drain plug. Fun Day.

[William Novotny]

Originally Posted by ctfphoto

Why on earth did I read this post before I went out yesterday. I found myself sinking and I never touch my drain plug. Fun Day.

What weighs more, a yak full of water or a yak full of fish?

[ctfphoto]

Originally Posted by William Novotny

What weighs more, a yak full of water or a yak full of fish?

Well I had about 30 pounds of water and about 30 pounds of (one) fish so I can't answer that question

[William Novotny]

Originally Posted by ctfphoto

Well I had about 30 pounds of water and about 30 pounds of (one) fish so I can't answer that question

Throw ice in there and you've got the first kayak cold brine slurry tank

[ctfphoto]

Yeapers, a very small hole on the rear where I was sinking. I use a very large towel to soak up the water and then wring it out. Repeat over and over again. It actually works really well and the soaked towel works great to keep the catch wet and cool.

How do I repair this? I saw plastic welder at the hardware shop, is this the best way for a very small hole? I plan on keeping a couple layers of high grade black duct tale over the area and replace when needed.

How I got the hole, very simple .... I like to lobster hoop net and for that I usually use a grader launch ramp.