help!!! Tarpon owners - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sully_0123 · 07-15-2010, 10:06 AM

I have a tarpon120 and the brass wellnut that holds the back bongie to the hull was defective and poped out. I contacted wilderness systems and they didnt really know what i was talking about. they sent me a rubber one that is to short and dose not work. dose anyone know were i can get the brass wellnut or something that will work. lowes and home depo dont have it.

thanks for the help!!!!!

lamb · 07-15-2010, 01:33 PM

give Kayak Fishing Supplies a call (866) 587-2990.

I am sure they'll know what you're talking about. If they have it, they'll set you up with it, or have some advice for you.

FARRIER · 07-15-2010, 03:32 PM

OEX kearny mesa helped me with a similar issue.

roadx · 07-15-2010, 04:00 PM

would a brass thread insert for wood work?i have never used them for plastic but i do use them in wood at work. they have aggressive threads and should

bite well in plastic.

Siebler · 07-15-2010, 05:05 PM

That is a Molded In Insert not a Well Nut, that is likely why Wildy was confused.

The easiest fix is going to be just to drill the 3/8" hole in the location that the Insert was and then use that well nut they sent you.

cowboybill · 07-15-2010, 07:26 PM

FYI.....The best places in town to get out of ordinary fasteners are:

Marshalls supply up off Miramar road (I think its Production Ave)

and Paytons Hardware in Lakeside....

Whats nice is they have no minimum purchase...

Good luck with the fix...

cowboybill

sully_0123 · 07-17-2010, 07:49 PM

thanks for the help!!!! this is what Im looking for

Jimmyz123 · 07-18-2010, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siebler

That is a Molded In Insert not a Well Nut, that is likely why Wildy was confused.

The easiest fix is going to be just to drill the 3/8" hole in the location that the Insert was and then use that well nut they sent you.

This man knows what he's talking about. If you're not sure how to fix it take it to CJ and maybe he can help you.

stormscrambler · 07-19-2010, 04:29 PM

those are a nut insert you can usually get a whole kit for harbor fright or mcmastercar has a lot of them

07-15-2010, 10:06 AM	#1
sully_0123 Junior Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	help!!! Tarpon owners I have a tarpon120 and the brass wellnut that holds the back bongie to the hull was defective and poped out. I contacted wilderness systems and they didnt really know what i was talking about. they sent me a rubber one that is to short and dose not work. dose anyone know were i can get the brass wellnut or something that will work. lowes and home depo dont have it. thanks for the help!!!!!

07-15-2010, 01:33 PM	#2
lamb Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 2,563	give Kayak Fishing Supplies a call (866) 587-2990. I am sure they'll know what you're talking about. If they have it, they'll set you up with it, or have some advice for you. __________________ [------------------------ <)))< ....b-a-a-a-a

07-15-2010, 04:00 PM	#4
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	would a brass thread insert for wood work?i have never used them for plastic but i do use them in wood at work. they have aggressive threads and should bite well in plastic. __________________

07-15-2010, 05:05 PM	#5
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	That is a Molded In Insert not a Well Nut, that is likely why Wildy was confused. The easiest fix is going to be just to drill the 3/8" hole in the location that the Insert was and then use that well nut they sent you. __________________ CJ Siebler

07-15-2010, 07:26 PM	#6
cowboybill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Santee, CA Posts: 103	Fasteners FYI.....The best places in town to get out of ordinary fasteners are: Marshalls supply up off Miramar road (I think its Production Ave) and Paytons Hardware in Lakeside.... Whats nice is they have no minimum purchase... Good luck with the fix... cowboybill

07-15-2010, 03:32 PM	#3
FARRIER Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cmont [] Posts: 314	OEX kearny mesa helped me with a similar issue.

07-19-2010, 04:29 PM	#9
stormscrambler Junior Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6	those are a nut insert you can usually get a whole kit for harbor fright or mcmastercar has a lot of them