Not to mention the water that gets blown off my paddle into my plastic boat. Also if water is standing on the hatch and you open it water will run down and into the opening. Field and stream talon kayak. If your hatch is going under water from time to time then water getting past the hatch seal would be normal. 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: ing the weather to go BTB fishing!
Dry bag for sure even without water in the yak. Well I am a big guy. If your uncomfortable about it, talk to Dicks they will probably replace it if that is what you want. 9 posts • Page 1 of 1. I have 3 hatches and some of the water will just find a way to get in. But at same time I would like not to get petroleum jelly on wallet, keys, and other things.
Some lubes will also cause rubber to expand making for a tighter seal but will cause the rubber to fail after a few months. Good Luck with finding the crack or small hole? Clean the hatch lid and see if that helps before using any oil. Is water coming over onto the hatch. Field and stream eagle run 12 kayak. Joined: Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:23 am. Put it up for sale and get a new non leaky kayak. What should I do to try and make a better seal? I cant stand a kayak that leaks.
IMHO, it is unreal to expect the inside of a kayak to remain totally dry. 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. 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. Location: Stephenville, TX. I think I'm going to contact Dick's Sporting Goods since I have only had this yak for two weeks. A cup and a half for 3 hrs may be no big deal. Field and stream eagle talon 12. One thing about using lubes on your seals is to not use to much. 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. Or should I just get a dry bag and deal with the water I'm getting. Not only will you get it all over everything but dirt and sand will stick to it and cause the seal NOT to seal.
Or do you just think that is where the water is leaking? Agree with above, not much water for 3 hours on the water. I think it's a really high goal to expect NO water to get inside your boat. 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. I would take 1-2 cups every trip and have a big smile on my face! 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. I have a field & stream eagle talon 12 I believe the day hatch infront of the seat is leaking. But once again thanks for your replys. Probably won't be able to keep it totally dry, no matter what.
Location: West of Southwest Houston. Ok so I'm new to all this but how much water in the hull is normal? 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 think its the OCD issues I have. I was thinking of taking it out to maybe silicone the base and some petroleum jelly on the o-ring to shed water. I'm just torn on what to do. Try cleaning all hatch seals and putting olive oil on the rubber gaskets.
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