Field And Stream Eagle Talon 12 Kayak

July 4, 2024, 10:11 pm

Thanks for any suggestion. So I do end up getting water around the hatch at times so I think it is leaking at that spot. Not to mention the water that gets blown off my paddle into my plastic boat.

Field And Stream Eagle Talon 12 Fishing Kayak

I'm guessing that they didn't use any kind of silicone around the hatch to begin with so I think it is seeping past it under the hatch. One thing about using lubes on your seals is to not use to much. A cup and a half for 3 hrs may be no big deal. I have a field & stream eagle talon 12 I believe the day hatch infront of the seat is leaking. I would take 1-2 cups every trip and have a big smile on my face! Field and stream eagle talon 12 kayak gonflable. But at same time I would like not to get petroleum jelly on wallet, keys, and other things. I think it's a really high goal to expect NO water to get inside your boat.

Field And Stream Eagle Talon 12

I think I'm going to contact Dick's Sporting Goods since I have only had this yak for two weeks. Field and stream eagle talon 12 fishing kayak. I wear long pants and boots even when it's 100 degrees out and sit with my legs over the side, bringing them in and out 20 times an outing brings water into my boat all over the place. Agree with above, not much water for 3 hours on the water. I cant stand a kayak that leaks. But once again thanks for your replys.

Field And Stream Kayak 12 Foot Eagle Talon

Ok so I'm new to all this but how much water in the hull is normal? Or do you just think that is where the water is leaking? 9 posts • Page 1 of 1. Well I am a big guy.

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Some lubes will also cause rubber to expand making for a tighter seal but will cause the rubber to fail after a few months. One cup of water after three hours on the water is not that much, but any water inside means a leak. Joined: Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:23 am. I was thinking of taking it out to maybe silicone the base and some petroleum jelly on the o-ring to shed water. Clean the hatch lid and see if that helps before using any oil. Or should I just get a dry bag and deal with the water I'm getting. Field and stream kayak 12 foot eagle talon. Location: ing the weather to go BTB fishing! Put it up for sale and get a new non leaky kayak. Doughboy, do whatever feels right to you. If your hatch is going under water from time to time then water getting past the hatch seal would be normal.

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IMHO, it is unreal to expect the inside of a kayak to remain totally dry. I think its the OCD issues I have. I can understand some water coming in if your running some class three rapids and your boat flips over but if it leaks during normal use I cant stand it. I'm just torn on what to do. Dry bag for sure even without water in the yak. I have done that before. If your uncomfortable about it, talk to Dicks they will probably replace it if that is what you want. Location: West of Southwest Houston. Try cleaning all hatch seals and putting olive oil on the rubber gaskets. It's not much water had it in the water this past weekend for 3 hours and maybe a cup and a half of water, but it's of course getting things wet that I put in the day hatch. Not only will you get it all over everything but dirt and sand will stick to it and cause the seal NOT to seal.

Probably won't be able to keep it totally dry, no matter what. Location: Stephenville, TX. Good Luck with finding the crack or small hole? If you are looking to ease your anxiety about getting a dozen ounces of water in your plastic boat while flailing around, sitting 4 inches above the water line - consider it eased. Look for water trails around screws, rivets and places that go all the way through the hull close to and above the water line when you are in the boat, something may need to be tighten or sealed a little more.

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