Kayak Repair

Hi all,
I have a tandem Islander Tropic II SOT that has seen its salty days. Sun bleached and scared, but not ready to give up. The integrity of my vessel seems to be solid, just a few cuts (some fairly deep) from over the years. Inside stays dry with no leaks. What do ya'll suggest for some simple patch work? I am hesitant to go as far as a polyethylene repair as heat treatment seems a bit risky. Perhaps there is some sort of marine grade sealant that will do? No cracks in the boat, mostly cuts and bruises. Also, for many years I have transported my kayak using my room rack and running straps through the scupper holes. I was recently told this is a no no as it will crack. What are your thoughts on this? Thanks for your suggestions.
Cheers

Plastic boats will get scratches and scrapes if you use it with any regularity. But as long as it is not leaking, I would not bother repairing cosmetic damages.

Lightly go over the bottom with a heat gun if you want to remove some scratches but be carefull. Other than that a good soaking in 303 will bring back the shine and fend off the sun for a few more years.

Lightly go over the bottom with a heat gun if you want to remove some scratches but be carefull. Other than that a good soaking in 303 will bring back the shine and fend off the sun for a few more years.

What is this "303" you speak of and where do you get it?

I have used g flex on deep scrapes and it works very well. It is an epoxy adhesive and seems to have great adhesion when cured. The instructions say to use a blow torch on the area first before application, but I have used it without that. It works. You can get it on Amazon for a little over $20.

If you are not worried about cosmetics try JB Weld on a very clean surface. I coated the major contact areas  the bow and stern (2" wide by 12" long) with it last year....it is bullet proof!!!

Light coat of JB Weld to the areas of concern...

If you are not worried about cosmetics try JB Weld on a very clean surface. I coated the major contact areas  the bow and stern (2" wide by 12" long) with it last year....it is bullet proof!!!

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Jb that shit. Marine jb seems to be cool

Rv supply shops, auto parts stores or any paddling shop for 303.

Thanks guys. I was thinking about using good ol 5200 but JB weld is some good stuff. Thanks for the input