Kayak Repair

Fiberglass Repair:

Nicks, scrapes, gouges: these are all part of the fiberglass kayaking experience. and really are nothing to be alarmed at. However, if the bare fiberglass is showing through the gelcoat, this must be attended to. Impact cracks also need to be fixed before they get any worse, causing the gelcoat to break off.

The cost of repair varies with the extent of the damage, and the number of damaged locations needing repair.

NOTE: Most minor repairs can be performed. Due to various regulations and practical considerations, major repairs and/or structural damage must be left to a larger fiberglass repair specialist.

Keel Lines:

Additionally, there are certain 'high wear' areas that can take some preventative maintenance: the keel, specifically. Both the bow and stern can take an additional layer of fiberglass and, optionally, another layer or so if gelcoat. This layer can go from the bow to the stern and is referred to as a full keel line.

Colors

Colors are currently limited to:

(Black)

(White)

Usually, if the deck seam is black, then a black keel line can be quite striking on a white hull. Alternatively, the white blends in quite nicely on a white hull (it's not a perfect match but looks good).

Available Keel Lines

Full Keel Line - This keel line goes from bow to stern, the full length of the boat. Cost is $125

Stern Keel Line - This runs from the back of the skeg box (if present) up the stern stem. This is the most common application, since that's where the keel wears the most. $65

Bow Keel Line - covers a couple of feet on the bow stem. Not as advantageous as the stern keel line but offers some abbrasion resistance. $65

The cost of combination of Bow and Stern Keel line is $80

Note: a keel line is a sacrificial layer. It will wear out.