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Kayak Zone => Kayaks => Topic started by: bobnotthebuilder on December 19, 2020, 12:43:42 AM

Title: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: bobnotthebuilder on December 19, 2020, 12:43:42 AM: I am about to start looking for a deal on a used passport/compass/outback soon and was wondering what are some of the things that I should be on the lookout for? I have only used inflatable kayaks before so I don't have much experience with hard kayaks. If this information is stickied or already discussed somewhere please point me in the right direction.
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: Tez on December 19, 2020, 07:44:26 AM: http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=92891.msg1048804#msg1048804

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=91774.msg1037267#msg1037267
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: SlackedTide on December 19, 2020, 07:57:36 AM: Worn out keels, check scuppers for cracks, hobie check the mirage drive area if it’s a turn knob type lock for the drive... and previous fishing mojo.
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: crash on December 19, 2020, 08:01:38 AM: Buy it from a known source with a good reputation. Deep keel and hull gouges are easy cosmetic fixes with a heat gin and a little patience. If you buy a known kayak from a known reputable person or shop you’ll save a lot of potential hidden headache.
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: bobnotthebuilder on December 19, 2020, 02:24:57 PM: Quote from: Tez on December 19, 2020, 07:44:26 AM
http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=92891.msg1048804#msg1048804

http://www.norcalkayakanglers.com/index.php?topic=91774.msg1037267#msg1037267

Thanks there was a lot of good info between both of these.
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: bogueYaker on December 19, 2020, 05:30:03 PM: I've found it very helpful to take a dental mirror or similar instrument that allows you to scrutinize otherwise impossible to see parts of the kayak (scuppers, hull internals, etc).
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: oldfart on December 19, 2020, 05:52:32 PM: Quote from: crash on December 19, 2020, 08:01:38 AM
easy cosmetic fixes with a heat gin and a little patience.

I don't heat my gin but I do find even iced gin with some tonic does help with the patience :smt044
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: crash on December 19, 2020, 06:06:50 PM: Quote from: oldfart on December 19, 2020, 05:52:32 PM
Quote from: crash on December 19, 2020, 08:01:38 AM
easy cosmetic fixes with a heat gin and a little patience.

I don't heat my gin but I do find even iced gin with some tonic does help with the patience :smt044

My auto correct betrays me sometimes. Fucking vodkacorrect.
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: eelkram on December 19, 2020, 08:22:03 PM: Dont forget to look down into the molded rodholders! I bought back a kayak I was selling because I didnt realize my fishing rod poked a hole (more like stretched until it tore) in one of the rod holders when it rolled in a surf landing. It was a lame roll too... total slow-motion. Anyway, I never even knew until the buyer called me back... apparently, the hull can be a little thin there.
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: bobnotthebuilder on December 20, 2020, 07:59:12 PM: Quote from: bogueYaker on December 19, 2020, 05:30:03 PM
I've found it very helpful to take a dental mirror or similar instrument that allows you to scrutinize otherwise impossible to see parts of the kayak (scuppers, hull internals, etc).

Is there anything specific I should look out for inside? Besides deep scratches and other obvious damage?
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: SlackedTide on December 20, 2020, 08:27:18 PM: it’s mainly the hull anything else is kind of repairable.. weather it be straps or gaskets ... the rudder lines and assembly is also important depending on age and usage it’s possible you’ll have to Atleast replace the control lines..
Title: Re: What to look out for when buying a used kayak
Post by: fishemotion on December 21, 2020, 05:14:12 PM: Quote from: bobnotthebuilder on December 20, 2020, 07:59:12 PM
Quote from: bogueYaker on December 19, 2020, 05:30:03 PM
I've found it very helpful to take a dental mirror or similar instrument that allows you to scrutinize otherwise impossible to see parts of the kayak (scuppers, hull internals, etc).

Is there anything specific I should look out for inside? Besides deep scratches and other obvious damage?

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