Another Hobie drive well Crack

[Phatford]

The Stress that caused the crack, is going to keep putting stress on the area... So you are only doing a very temporary fix in all reality. But should last you till you can save for that new hull...

Imagine you hit your kayak when it was cold with a hammer and it cracked... One time event maybe it would be in an area that doesn't see much moving around.... You wouldn't be worried about stress on that crack.

[pchen911]

Originally Posted by Phatford

The Stress that caused the crack, is going to keep putting stress on the area...

I see. Thank you for the explaination.

So the repair for a stress crack needs to end up even stronger than the original plastic right?

Is it safe to assume that there is no way Marine Goop or 3M 5200 can be applied in a way that it is as strong or stronger than the original plastic?

[Matar]

This might work for you. Get a roll of fiberglass about 3" wide and wrap the whole tunel put on the resin and make sure it is a tight wrap, then after all is dry use 5200 over the crack to try and seal it. Just might work and it will reinforce the whole area around the drive unit.

Just my two cents.

[maui jim]

Run the kayak thru a shredder and send it back to Hobie and have them melt it down, and put it back in the Roto Mold....
Problem solved.....

[wiredantz]

Originally Posted by maui jim

Run the kayak thru a shredder and send it back to Hobie and have them melt it down, and put it back in the Roto Mold....
Problem solved.....

LOL

[Billy V]

A crack in that area of the drive well means the end of that kayak's life.

Its time for a new kayak.

[JOSER85]

I still think it's worth a try to patch it up. If you can patch a plane/helicopter that is under thousands pounds of pressure I don't see why not patch a kayak.
You have nothing to lose. patch it up try it in the harbor if it works then your good to go. If it fails then the shredder it is.
At least if it fails your not falling from 30,000 feet

Which ever way you go good luck!

[WahooUSMA]

Originally Posted by maui jim

Run the kayak thru a shredder and send it back to Hobie and have them melt it down, and put it back in the Roto Mold....
Problem solved.....

X-2

[bus kid]

If you're not inclined to drop the $717.00 go see Andy, and have him weld it up.

[dorado50]

go get a job at the local market and buy the fing new one for gods sake. never new there could be so much debate(and drama) over a stupid kayak..gotta get out of here......help

[dorado50]

Let me clarify my above statement, a stress fracture can not be fixed ! No matter how many bolts and glues you use, plastic is not metal...... .

[Hypoxic1]

Those pedal brackets take a huge load and will continue to open even if you goop it, 5200 it, or whatever , it. You cannot effectively melt it back in shape A local kayak store "fixed" a stress crack in an old hobie of mine, and then loaned the boat to an old guy I was fishing with. His ass sank not too far off scripps pier thank god. We recovered him and the boat but it aint a good place to be.

You really dont want to discover a much bigger problem when you are out on the water and find you are loading up on water. Ive done it, and its a really bad spot to be in.

Good luck.
Chris

[Lets_Fish]

I'm thinking that if you drill any holes adjacent to that stress crack you will void the manufacture's warranty, so think about it before you do it. Also the $750 for a new hull in place of you 5+ year old hull is cheap.

[lbsurf2ca]

Thanks for the ideas. Here is the outside view of the hull which has the crack.

Its a pretty tight area to work with. Looks like I'll have to save some cash. In the mean time duct tape on the area seems to slow things down a lot.

My pump will remain at my side at all times.

[Matar]

Fill the inside with foam and go fishin. Just do it slowly.

[The Kid]

Originally Posted by Hypoxic1

Those pedal brackets take a huge load and will continue to open even if you goop it, 5200 it, or whatever , it. You cannot effectively melt it back in shape A local kayak store "fixed" a stress crack in an old hobie of mine, and then loaned the boat to an old guy I was fishing with. His ass sank not too far off scripps pier thank god. We recovered him and the boat but it aint a good place to be.

You really dont want to discover a much bigger problem when you are out on the water and find you are loading up on water. Ive done it, and its a really bad spot to be in.

Good luck.
Chris

Take it from Chris. He knows all to well.