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. Field and stream eagle talon 12 ft kayak. Thanks for the replies, I understand this is not much water but like I said before I am new to this and was curious as to how much was normal. But at same time I would like not to get petroleum jelly on wallet, keys, and other things. But logical thinking, if you have a sealed hull and hatches sealed then no water should get inside this is how I think and I will be working on making things seal off better because I believe I can.
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But once again thanks for your replys. Location: ing the weather to go BTB fishing! One thing about using lubes on your seals is to not use to much. What should I do to try and make a better seal?
I think it's a really high goal to expect NO water to get inside your boat. Location: Stephenville, TX. So I do end up getting water around the hatch at times so I think it is leaking at that spot. I was thinking of taking it out to maybe silicone the base and some petroleum jelly on the o-ring to shed water. Some lubes will also cause rubber to expand making for a tighter seal but will cause the rubber to fail after a few months. Field and stream kayak eagle talon 12. Put it up for sale and get a new non leaky kayak. I have 3 hatches and some of the water will just find a way to get in. Does it happen to days, but generally I have some water inside my hull at the end of the days I have a lot. I cant stand a kayak that leaks. Not only will you get it all over everything but dirt and sand will stick to it and cause the seal NOT to seal. IMHO, it is unreal to expect the inside of a kayak to remain totally dry. Or do you just think that is where the water is leaking?
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I'm just torn on what to do. Is water coming over onto the hatch. I think its the OCD issues I have. Also if water is standing on the hatch and you open it water will run down and into the opening. A cup and a half for 3 hrs may be no big deal. 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. 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. Agree with above, not much water for 3 hours on the water. Probably won't be able to keep it totally dry, no matter what. I would take 1-2 cups every trip and have a big smile on my face! Or should I just get a dry bag and deal with the water I'm getting. Field & stream eagle talon 12 kayak. Not to mention the water that gets blown off my paddle into my plastic boat. 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. Location: West of Southwest Houston.
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Joined: Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:00 pm. If your hatch is going under water from time to time then water getting past the hatch seal would be normal. I have a field & stream eagle talon 12 I believe the day hatch infront of the seat is leaking. Good Luck with finding the crack or small hole? 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.
Clean the hatch lid and see if that helps before using any oil. Ok so I'm new to all this but how much water in the hull is normal? I think I'm going to contact Dick's Sporting Goods since I have only had this yak for two weeks. 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. Doughboy, do whatever feels right to you. Well I am a big guy. Thanks for any suggestion. Dry bag for sure even without water in the yak. I have done that before. One cup of water after three hours on the water is not that much, but any water inside means a leak.
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