Gouge in Kayak

The other day when I was unloading my kayak I put a small gouge in the back from the rough concrete.  It is about 1/8 inch deep or so.  It is along the top edge of the very back of the boat, above the water line.  Is this something I should worry about and how can you repair something like this? Sorry the pics are fuzzy.

Travis... from your photo, it doesn't look like the gouge is worth worrying about.  I'm sure that corner is thicker than the rest of the hull.

If the gouge bothers you, you can take a butane torch and make a few quick passes over the spot using a low flame.  It should minimize the gouge by flattening it out.

I periodically inspect my kayak for deep scratches and use the torch method to heal wounds almost miraculously.

I've done it countless times, so I know it works, but if you're not sure, practice on a similar piece of polyethylene plastic.

If you go to the Cobra Kayaks FAQ section at  http://cobrakayaks.com/faqs.html , you'll find these tips...

Q- My kayak is getting some minor scratches.  Is there something I can do to restore the "looks" of my kayak?
A- Minor scratches can be reduced or eliminated with a carefully applied flame from a propane torch.  Usually just a quick pass will reduce the visibility of scratches. Caution!  If you apply this technique to textured areas of the kayak the texture may change in character!

Q- I have a small cut in the hull of my kayak.  Is it possible to repair this damage?
A- Yes, it's easy to fix. Even though it is very hard to cut or damage our kayaks, if it does happen, then please contact us directly, let us know the color of your kayak and we will send you material to repair it. You will then need a soldering iron to "weld" the repair material into the damaged area.

Thanks for the help Chuck, I appreciate it.  I don't think I am gunna worry about it but thats good information.