sealing leaks on the yak - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Ocean-Angler · 11-16-2009, 08:00 AM

Ive got a Hobie tandem that im gonna take out soon.
Its got some small leaks though, I think coming from the rivets on the rod holders. what do you guys use to seal leaks? Ive got marine epoxy, and I also was going to use ABS glue and a gasket on my rod holders.
arent most kayaks made out of ABS plastic???
thanks

wiseguy · 11-16-2009, 08:30 AM

Marine Goop!

prowlerdude · 11-16-2009, 08:34 AM

I second Marine Goop! Its duct tape for kayaks.

steveooo · 11-16-2009, 09:20 AM

Marine Goop fixes all...

I don't know my plastics too well, but I think Hobies are made out of polyethylene, which is different than ABS. Either way, go with the Goop

11-16-2009, 08:00 AM	#1
Ocean-Angler Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 52	sealing leaks on the yak Ive got a Hobie tandem that im gonna take out soon. Its got some small leaks though, I think coming from the rivets on the rod holders. what do you guys use to seal leaks? Ive got marine epoxy, and I also was going to use ABS glue and a gasket on my rod holders. arent most kayaks made out of ABS plastic??? thanks

11-16-2009, 08:30 AM	#2
wiseguy Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Beach Posts: 427	Marine Goop!

11-16-2009, 08:34 AM	#3
prowlerdude Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Clairemont Posts: 116	I second Marine Goop! Its duct tape for kayaks.

11-16-2009, 09:20 AM	#4
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	Marine Goop fixes all... I don't know my plastics too well, but I think Hobies are made out of polyethylene, which is different than ABS. Either way, go with the Goop