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Re: Other: Large Plastic hole repair
By:W 5
Date: 5/3/2010, 3:29 pm
In Response To: Other: Large Plastic hole repair (Scott)

: Ive got a huge hole in the rear of my plastic ocean kayak due to a
: fire. It pretty much burned the back 4 inches of the kayak and
: has quite a large hole in it. Any chance on a repair? And does
: anyone know how to go about it? Thanks

Contact the tech support at West system(1-866-937-8797)
There tech support is very helpful. The have a epoxy that will bond plastic boats.
They may have a idea on how to repair it. My first idea would be to make wood mold of the shape. Coat it with mold release,then fiber galss it.

Messages In This Thread

Other: Large Plastic hole repair
Scott -- 5/3/2010, 1:45 pm
Re: Other: Large Plastic hole repair
Eric Anderson -- 5/3/2010, 3:34 pm
Re: Other: Large Plastic hole repair
Bill Hamm -- 5/4/2010, 1:35 am
Re: Other: Large Plastic hole repair
W 5 -- 5/3/2010, 3:29 pm