Plastic welding 101: MOST SIMPLE way to repair cracked or damaged KAYAKS!

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EUGENIO RIOS - 6 years ago

GOOG JOB

Shara Bansemer - 7 years ago

GoPro broke

Eroin Alvarado - 7 years ago

Hey tony tanks man you solved my problem

VentureTube - 7 years ago

Glad it helped!

Both Days Fishing - 7 years ago

Nice video, just subbed your channel! I made a similar repair and video recently for a hole in my keel. How is your job holding up?

Jimmy Celtic - 7 years ago

Cool video just subbed

6koko3 - 7 years ago

Do it on the real thing , man.

str8hooks&wicked lines Haynes - 7 years ago

also there's another way to weld it. l could do it little to no plastic. so it won't have to be a lump on your yak. bevel it with a Dremel.

VentureTube - 7 years ago

great idea

str8hooks&wicked lines Haynes - 7 years ago

hey Tony. str8hooks here. I've been watching your video.and I'm in spring TX. I have no one to yakand fish with. l would like to fish with you. plus I know how to weld metal. so plastic is easy. I have done it before. but want to get into deeper. can you help. 8322574923. please give me a call

Really Happenings - 7 years ago

I think West System G-Flex epoxy is probably best for this

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Paul M - 7 years ago

thanks for the info. my kayak is kept 20ft higher than my archery target and a guy I let shoot there put an arrow clear through my kayak. I'll give your idea a test drive.hope it works, the hole goes from bottom on an angle.

Roy youdontneedtono - 8 years ago

What is the model or make or were did you get you're KAYAK?

Brandon Wilson - 8 years ago

don't know if this was mentioned but i would drill a small hole on each end of the crack to keep it from spreading

VentureTube - 8 years ago

Absolutely

yauck1 - 8 years ago

Can I use fiberglass patch for crack repair?

Roy youdontneedtono - 8 years ago

Down Town Paddy Browne - 8 years ago

Thank god im so sick of throwing out my lunch containers because of a little crack lol . thanks good video

Jegar Houssell - 8 years ago

Good info. Can I do the same technique on blue plastic barrels?

VentureTube - 8 years ago

I'm assuming your referring to the big plastic drums. Yes you can, just check to see what type of plastic it is first. Should be on the bottom of the barrel. If it's HDPE, use the same plastic to make the repair and it will work fine. Thanks.

Gimio Chin - 8 years ago

Great tutorial vid mate, cheers :)

Santiago Rivera - 8 years ago

Hey man feel free to post this video on my Facebook page KF-TNT Kayak Fishing Tips N Tricls

E J - 8 years ago

Excellent!

jeremy smith - 8 years ago

FYI hobie sales a repair kit with color match sticks for under 70 dollars

VentureTube - 8 years ago

+jeremy smith Yes Im aware but that's still too much money for me.

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Dinesh Premsukh - 8 years ago

that's is rally nice I I'm going to past my YZ125 gas tank next week woooow

Easton Monsen - 8 years ago

Have you ever capsized

VentureTube - 8 years ago

+Easton Monsen No sir I havent. Came close a couple of times in high wind

Easton Monsen - 8 years ago

Duct tape

Bantham Nobilis - 7 years ago

No mate it doesn't, but in a pinch or to get back to a launch point it works great!

As If Aye Mate - 7 years ago

VentureTube Does duct tape last long ?

VentureTube - 8 years ago

+Easton Monsen yep

Josh Childers - 9 years ago

Great vid man. Do you think this would be good way to reinforce the keel on a yak. Just looking to add a little protection to the front and back.

Josh Childers - 9 years ago

OK Thanks again. Keep up the great channel.

VentureTube - 9 years ago

Absolutely! I've done it several times on my wife's yak. Just take your time and don't overheat your yak and deform it.

frankmmafreak - 9 years ago

Hey Tony you mentioned in the video that you're getting a new kayak in October. You gonna be sellin that PA? I live right down the road from that boat ramp you always use, so I'll be watching for you so maybe I can get some tips in person.

VentureTube - 9 years ago

+frankmmafreak Yeah I will eventually be selling probably towards the end of the year so keep a look out. If you see me out there, give me a holler. We'll go slay em!

kckiller0 - 9 years ago

glad to hear your ok been trying to get a hold of you to place an order check your email or FB thanks

Jaden Chance - 9 years ago

Yo can I donate a go pro cause I never use mine and your camera always dies?

VentureTube - 9 years ago

That would be greatly appreciated! Send me an email. Motoguy83@gmail.com

Dwight Smith - 9 years ago

Are you ok? No more videos?? WTH??

VentureTube - 9 years ago

+Dwight Smith Dwight! I should have some coming soon. Things have slowed down my man, but I'm always open to questions if you need help with something. Thanks!

artsy fartsy stuff - 9 years ago

EPIC!!!!

VentureTube - 9 years ago

+Tracey Scherer Thanks for watching

supercecchi - 9 years ago

In case I get a crack, now I know what I have to do...thanks !

VentureTube - 9 years ago

+supercecchi Your welcome. Thanks for watching!

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Gordon Miller - 9 years ago

Awesome tutorial, Tony! Thanks.

KAYAK FRANK - 9 years ago

Good tips Tony. Most people overthink things to much, including myself. This simplified the repair process. Tight Lines bud.

Michael S - 9 years ago

Great video Tony. Thanks for sharing the information. Gives me peace of mind to know I can fix my PA if I ever damage it. Will pray that you will be able to get your new PA soon.

VentureTube - 9 years ago

+Michael S thanks so much for your prayers Michael! I'm really hoping I get on the Hobie team.

mike dmann - 9 years ago

Great video, i used harbor fright plastic welder for my hobie pa repair, secure it with under patch and above patch, over engineer it so you can resale it,when time comes..baddasss ...

VentureTube - 9 years ago

+mike dmann Good idea Mike! I'll probably reinforce the area on the inside of the hull later on but right now it's holding....Just wish I didn't drop $80 on the repair...Geez!

Jo Sebren - 9 years ago

Thanks for the helpful video
Nice job.

Easton Monsen - 8 years ago

+VentureTube why

VentureTube - 9 years ago

+Jo Sebren It always a pleasure to see your comments Jo

Roberto Morales - 9 years ago

great tip my friend ... what happened with the red design on the PA?

mcgoo&mcgee - 9 years ago

Another very helpful video buddy. I fixed a hole in an old canoe I had and used same method but with a putty knife. It worked like a charm. Thanks for sharing this helpful tip to the kayak/canoe community.

VentureTube - 9 years ago

+mcgoo&mcgee I bet a putty knife would be better than the screwdriver. thinner, heats up quicker, and would make the weld more flat and smooth. Good idea B!! I may have to add a annotation to the video let these peeps know. thanks mang!

Hayden Plummer - 9 years ago

Good to know thanks

VentureTube - 9 years ago

+hayden plummer Thanks for watching!

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