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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Hull Protection
« on: Today at 08:02:19 AM »
TLDR: I'm just gonna use the clear gorilla tape for now. If it comes off again, I'm breaking out the rivets.


Goodness, you guys are making it seem like I am drilling gigantic holes without a plan to plug them.

I am only considering this because the other solutions all fall flat. I am looking for a permanent solution - to last the life of this kayak. I am not interested in replacing this every season. I think for a permanent solution, I need a mechanical fastener, and rivets seme the best choice there, for a host of reasons.

My biggest concern is a pinhole leak, but honestly, I am confident I can get it 100% watertight.  Waterproof rivets with silicon goop around the edge of the plate and the front and back of the rivets.  It would seal up super tight, for sure.

But, I totally understand it might not exactly be prudent to drill holes below the water line.  I think I'm gonna try the 3m double sided glue tape stuff. I've seen it action before - it does create a very tight bond on a lot of surfaces. I just hope it bonds to HDPE the way that it bonds to the walls in my house.  Will run a bead of goop along the outside edge to hopefully keep water out to help the tape hold up. Not holding my breath tho, gotta be honest.

To be fair, the biggest question really should be why we need to bother with this at all. Why don't more kayaks come with removable and replaceable skid plates?  Do they only expect them to last a few seasons? Also, let me be clear: I'm not exactly hard on my kayak. I don't drag it across the pavement.  The wear on my hull is entirely from loading, unloading, and launching. Kinda ridiculous that kayak makers leave us to find our own solution to something that should have been engineered in.


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I'm gonna carry plenty of lead, just gonna gripe about it, haha. 

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General Talk / Re: Open Faced Crab Sandwich!
« on: March 27, 2024, 03:53:42 PM »
Yum! I need to make another trip or two for crab before it closes....

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Hull Protection
« on: March 27, 2024, 03:27:33 PM »
I used Kydex myself and it’s doing its job so far. Used the strongest gorilla double sided tape I could find and silicone to outer edges.

Bringing back an old thread.  My keel guards peeled off the other day - the JB Plastic Weld did NOT bond well with the hull, and the silicon caulk was basically what was holding them on. 

This is gonna be controversial, but I'm considering riveting them to the hull.  I have some waterproof rivets - I'm thinking two along the front edge and one at the rear.  Silicon caulk or RVT sealant along the edges and at the rivets.

If I chicken out and don't rivet them in place, I will use the double sided gorilla tape and silicon caulk the edges. 

Wondering why all kayaks don't have built in replaceable skid pads at the corners/edges?  Seems like a no-brainer to me.

 
My only concern about the rivet is if you hit a stump/rock or whatever, and it tears the rivets out, now you have exposed holes below the waterline.

That is a concern. But, rivets are super tough, especially from the flat side. I think if I hit something hard enough to pull the rivet out, I would have problems with or without rivets.  Will probably reinforce the backside with washers, would make this even less likely.

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Hull Protection
« on: March 27, 2024, 12:56:20 PM »
This is a project I need to do also, I will check about the bonding the kydex to the hull, for the silicon I am thinking of wet/dry suit rip glue, it holds up to water and I have repaired holes/tears in dry suit boots quite well, contact a dive store, Ron.

Oh, that is an interesting idea.  I have some wetsuit glue, might try a test patch, see how well it sticks.  Not much sticks to HDPE, haha. 

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Craftsmen's Corner / Re: Hull Protection
« on: March 27, 2024, 12:05:18 PM »
I used Kydex myself and it’s doing its job so far. Used the strongest gorilla double sided tape I could find and silicone to outer edges.

Bringing back an old thread.  My keel guards peeled off the other day - the JB Plastic Weld did NOT bond well with the hull, and the silicon caulk was basically what was holding them on. 

This is gonna be controversial, but I'm considering riveting them to the hull.  I have some waterproof rivets - I'm thinking two along the front edge and one at the rear.  Silicon caulk or RVT sealant along the edges and at the rivets.

If I chicken out and don't rivet them in place, I will use the double sided gorilla tape and silicon caulk the edges. 

Wondering why all kayaks don't have built in replaceable skid pads at the corners/edges?  Seems like a no-brainer to me. 

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I bought this reel for hand fishing, us it qualified?

I was just thinking about a similar design - pretty cool!

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I think I'm gonna make device - I have some fairly heavy duty stainless wire just looking for a purpose.  I found this one recently, seems like a good evolution of the Shelton device:

https://www.amazon.com/SeaQualizer-SeaYaLater-Descending-Device/dp/B0CFVXM47Z

I might try to emulate this, but if I feel I can't get the angle/slide right, I will probably just make something similar to the Shelton. 

Thanks Al!  I love it, especially the weight.  My hesitation is mandatorily adding up to 32oz of lead to my platform for an unverified life expectancy of said released species.   :smt006

Carrying around extra gear is gonna be a pain.  Especially getting a couple extra pounds to the bottom and back quickly and with minimal hassle.  I hate clutter on my kayak, especially in the ocean. 

I have a pretty stiff Ugly Stik that will see fish release duty.  Currently has a round baitcast reel on it, might get upgraded to a conventional reel if I can find a cheap lefty model. 

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Thanks for the report! I will probably do a little scouting soon too ... It's gonna kick off real soon I think.

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Debating an ARW excursion tomorrow morning if anyone else will be out there. Seems like pretty light winds, and not the best tides, but not the biggest tidal swing either. Hoping for a sunny morning/day!

Good luck, hope you find some fish!  Looking forward to your report!

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CA Regulations / Re: Wild Turkey Taste and Texture
« on: March 25, 2024, 02:51:08 PM »
I think I like Wild Turkey better than Woodford Reserve, but that isn't exactly the conversation here, haha.

In all seriousness, one of the best turkeys I've ever eaten was wild.  Low n slow is the way...

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Also, it seems Navionics should fix their problem, especially when they had just up'd their annual subscription to 50 bucks.

ouch, I haven't purchased the app yet (hate subscriptions) almost had myself over the hump on $25...but I won't pay $50 for a different presentation of data provided free by the government.

it would be cool to add the line as Paul is doing though, good for situational awareness.

I have enjoyed using their Relief Shading overlay option for the last two years, but I don't think it is worth $50 per year.
I plan not to renew my subscription when it expires in July 2024.

Paul

Same. I did it last year, but won't renew when it's up. Too much for me.

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Hobie Kayaks / Re: Rudder steering line repair issue
« on: March 24, 2024, 08:59:53 AM »
Kinda funny, my first trip after reading and commenting in this thread, my rudder cable developed a fray and caused some pretty awful steering as the fray interacted with the housing.

So, I ordered some fresh cable and replaced it last night. I went with this cable:

49 Strand Stainless Steel Black Vinyl Coated Cable Kit 30' with 10 crimps https://a.co/d/2oGqP3K

Seems like a significant upgrade over the standard stainless bike brake cable it was originally assembled with. This stuff has a super slick plastic coating that glides in the cable housing very smoothly.  Package came with enough cable for me so replace again, but hopefully it holds up for a while.


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Introductions / Re: New to the site
« on: March 22, 2024, 08:48:40 PM »
Welcome aboard! 

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Introductions / Re: From Dauntless to Titan x
« on: March 22, 2024, 07:11:05 PM »
Welcome aboard!  Definitely interested to hear your review of the Native after you get some trips in. 

JonLB wrote:
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<snipped>…Yes, I watch all of Greg Blanchard's videos

Welcome to NCKA!  :smt006
I have no idea who that is, is he a member of this club?

He is a YouTuber - mostly fishes the delta for bass and striper.  Tournament type.  I don't think he is a member here, or at least not an active member anyway. 

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