Repair a Kayak Articles & Videos

• How to Repair a Klepper Kayak

  Klepper Kayaks makes and produces folding kayaks designed to be stored in bags and assembled quickly upon arrival at your destination. Because Kleppers fold and store in bags they are a handy choice for fly-in kayak trips, making them a pop… read more

• How to Repair Scratches on a Polyethylene Kayak

  Rocks, sand and other debris can scratch your kayak while you are enjoying the water. This doesn't mean that you have to replace your kayak but to make it more aesthetically pleasing and also help maintain speed due to friction, you should… read more

• How to Repair a Dry Storage Seal in a Kayak

  A kayak has dry storage, which is used to keep gear dry on your travels. A leak into this area will do you no good. It will cause clothing, supplies or possibly food to get wet and might fill up enough to sink the boat. A leak needs to be r… read more

• How to Fix a Cracked Kayak

  Plastic kayak hulls are extremely durable thanks to the materials and molding methods used in construction. However, hard hits on rocks or other obstacles can occasionally crack the hull, causing leaks. While a quick repair with tape on the… read more

• How to Fix a Kayak Leak

  Leaks in a kayak can come from several sources. Often times screws that go through the hull allow water in around them. Spray skirts can sometimes not seal correctly, causing water to leak into the cockpit area. And of course, hitting a roc… read more

• How To Fix Scratches on a Kayak

  No matter how careful you are with your kayak, scratches are unavoidable. Rocks, branches, sand, racks and unforeseen hazards can scrape the bottom, sides and top of your kayak. Built tough to withstand rough conditions, scratches won't eff… read more

• How to Repair a Hobie Kayak

  Repairing a Hobie kayak -- which employs a Hobie propulsion system -- is like fixing most any other kayak. Of course, appropriate kayak care (keeping it out of the sun when not in use, rinsing and drying off saltwater from the kayak's surfa… read more

• How to Repair a Folding Kayak

  Most kayaks, including the folding variety, can be maintained with minimal risk of damage by following a few simple rules. These include washing off salt water with fresh water, drying the kayak off after time in the water and storing the k… read more

• How to Repair a Patch-N-Go Kayak

  Major damage to a kayak--whether the development of an out-and-out hole or a barely visible crack--can typically be prevented by proper maintainence. This includes keeping the kayak out of the harmful rays of the sun when not in use and pro… read more

• How to Repair a Polyethylene Kayak

  Kayaks made of polyethylene are relatively hassle-free. As long as the kayaker remembers to rinse the kayak with fresh water after kayaking in salt water (then dry), and especially to store the kayak out of the sun, the polyethylene kayak s… read more

• How to Repair Holes and Seal a Kayak

  Year after year, plastics are made stronger and more durable. Today's kayaks can take surprisingly hard hits without cracks or punctures. Nevertheless, holes can appear, and in order to keep your boat watertight, they need to be repaired. P… read more

• How to Repair a Rubber Kayak Hatch Cover

  When rubber kayak hatch covers split or crack, they must be replaced---there is no way to permanently repair a rubber hatch cover. But when out on an expedition, getting a replacement hatch cover may be impossible, so knowing how to perform… read more

• Gelcoat Kayak Repair Information

  Gelcoat is the smooth outer coating on a composite kayak. It provides an attractive finish and protection to the inner composite structure. Over time, from normal use, gelcoat gets scratched and damaged. The ability to easily repair gelcoat… read more

• How to Kayak Faster

  Kayaks have many uses. River kayaks are small and lightweight to make them maneuverable in tight spaces with lots of resistance. Sea kayaks, on the other hand, are long and built to flow through smooth water, their hulls breaching longer sp… read more

• How to Repair Scratches on a Kayak

  No matter where you take your kayak, you will eventually get scratches from debris along the bottom of the river or lake bed. While minor nicks and dings don't cause serious structural damage, they make your beautiful kayak a little unsight… read more

• How to Repair Plastic Kayaks

  If you own a kayak and paddle the creeks or whitewater, eventually you'll have a break in the plastic. Repairing it yourself is cheap and easy, and you'll save the environment and your money by not buying a new one. Though there are many m… read more