respect the ocean 2. MY experience - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

driftwood · 05-15-2014, 12:43 PM

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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 · 05-16-2014, 03:03 PM

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 · 05-16-2014, 03:09 PM

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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 · 05-16-2014, 03:14 PM

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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 · 05-16-2014, 03:39 PM

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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 · 05-17-2014, 02:27 PM

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.

05-16-2014, 03:03 PM	#2
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	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.