Water in kayak

[TheUnlucky]

So i took my kayak to the pool for a test run and found that water was coming up through the scupper hole and making my feet/leg wet is that normal? But when i got out the water drained

[jorluivil]

What kind of kayak?

[TheUnlucky]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

What kind of kayak?

Sit on top

[Phishphood]

Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

Sit on top

Brand and model? Some brands and especially some models are more prone to doing this than others. Also could affect the weight limit for the yak vs that of you and your gear.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

Sit on top

Well, that really narrowed it down

Post the brand, model and your weight, I'm sure someone here can shed some light on your issue.

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

So i took my kayak to the pool for a test run and found that water was coming up through the scupper hole and making my feet/leg wet is that normal? But when i got out the water drained

our scuppers are open, no flapper so yes, water comes in, especially if you're heavy for the kayak. Or if you hit some heavy water where the water will squirt in through the scupper holes then drain back out. I never put scupper plugs in as I want the water draining but some people leave the scupper plugs in all of the time. I guess it's a personal preference. As long as the water isn't entering the inner hull you are okay.

[jruiz]

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[taggermike]

Scuppers are open holes and water goes both ways. When you take a big wave in the lap you'll be glad for them. Scupper plugs are good for calm water but you'll want em open when its rough. Some boats a wetter than others. I have a prowler 15 and my ass is wet most if the time. I wiegh 220 and when my bait tanks full I'm sitting in a puddle. So its normal on lots of boats. Mike

[Iceman]

there is water in the kayak and there is water on the kayak, yours sounds like the latter..................take yer socks off

[TheUnlucky]

Originally Posted by jruiz

You must be the unfortunate guy who eventually got had
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what was wrong with the kayak i did buy it from him????

[TheUnlucky]

The kayak is an ocean prowler 15, there are no leaks into the hull its just when i sit on it the water come up through the scupper holes and my feet get wet

[TheUnlucky]

Originally Posted by Iceman

there is water in the kayak and there is water on the kayak, yours sounds like the latter..................take yer socks off

Yeah the water is on the kayak not in it, is that suppose to happen?

[Phishphood]

How much you weigh?

[alanw]

I had a little water coming up through the scuppers on my 12' kayak, then none on my 14'. Either get a kayak with more weight capacity or like Andy said take off your socks because you're gonna be wet

[TheUnlucky]

Originally Posted by Phishphood

How much you weigh?

155 ish

[TheUnlucky]

Does the way you sit also affect if water gets in? I was kinda scared to fully sit in the seat so i kinda squatted in the middle is maybe towards the bow a little

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

Does the way you sit also affect if water gets in? I was kinda scared to fully sit in the seat so i kinda squatted in the middle is maybe towards the bow a little

Yeah, you don't want to squat in a kayak, eventually you will flip it or fall in the water then your feet will really be wet.Don't worry about the water on the deck. Get some sand shoes and sit down. If you are getting wet get some paddling pants. I can picture you in my mind squatting on your kayak and it's making me smile. Good luck, relax, have fun

[theluckypig]

the prowler 15 is a great kayak, but, it is a wet ride... maybe more wet than most... if it is bothering you, consider getting waders...

[TheUnlucky]

Originally Posted by Harry Hill

Yeah, you don't want to squat in a kayak, eventually you will flip it or fall in the water then your feet will really be wet.Don't worry about the water on the deck. Get some sand shoes and sit down. If you are getting wet get some paddling pants. I can picture you in my mind squatting on your kayak and it's making me smile. Good luck, relax, have fun

thanks!!

[Harry Hill]

Originally Posted by TheUnlucky

thanks!!

my first kayak was the bass pro FS12T, I thought it had a wet ride because every little ripple I hit came on board, the seat was dry though. I bought the Malibu Pro2 Tandem so my wife could fish with me and my seat on that kayak is a water trap so I wear paddling pants when paddling. It all seems to be a trade off. The bass pro kayak is a barge but very stable, the malibu is faster but more unstable, not tippy though. I do like having a dry seat so I will upgrade again. At my age though having a wet seat is just practice for when I get older and have to start wearing depends.