Sinking Raptor

Oops.

-Allen

Bilge!  rofl

At least he's a got a pfd and a cooler that floats 

With the split tail I imagine it is hard to drain a swamped raptor via the usual method (pushing up the boat by the bow and rocking the water against the rear bulkhead).  Was he able to perform a solo self rescue?

Brrrrr,, looks like allot of bailing to be done.

What's the story?

Oops.

-Allen

no that is Raptor 2.0 (the stealth submarine version)

That sucks

With the split tail I imagine it is hard to drain a swamped raptor via the usual method (pushing up the boat by the bow and rocking the water against the rear bulkhead).  Was he able to perform a solo self rescue?

Uh, so Ya! Was he able to perform a solo self rescue? The answer could effect purchase plans. 1/2 to 1 mile out would be real bad!

story, please!

I wonder how he got into that situation. Was it swamped or was that after being flipped over.

Looks like someone doing the "flip" test 

Found the article on another site, so I wont post it.  But it sounded like he took on water while anchored after the wind waves kicked up.  Some mention of drain plugs too, but not sure where they go or how they work on a Raptor. 

Again.. its one of those stories.. is it the user? or the equipment?

Can we all say "Missing Drain Plugs?"  HAHAHAHHAHA

That makes sense then, thanks Chaeki    No reason those should be missing...  Them darn Texans!!! 

Does that mean there is no sealed rear bulkhead on this particular Sit Inside Kayak? 

Does that mean there is no sealed rear bulkhead on this particular Sit Inside Kayak? 

or floatbags either I take it.

still, the missing drain plug thing has happened to other makes/models that are proven yaks so I wouldn't assume it to be a real problem yet.