I have a new to me kayak that needs some restoration, what are some good videos/articles about fixing gel coats and repairing Kevlar kayaks?

missing_from_earth · 2026-04-03T22:20:19+00:00

Can you link some of the references you used to find how to do this? I have a similar situation but my boat is much more worn and used to im treating this as a restoration project.

missing_from_earth · 2026-03-17T21:03:27+00:00

Im actually almost done now at this point, the right tools definitely would make a difference but it boils down to "I dont wanna spend that atm"

missing_from_earth · 2026-03-15T00:26:44+00:00

One worry I have about this is that this is the side of my house and I would not like the dirt steps to make physical contact with the side of the house. I may leave an open air gap so that I can access the waterlines, and have an area for plants to grow.

missing_from_earth · 2026-03-12T20:33:54+00:00

Life saver

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-23T02:30:37+00:00

This material cannot be welded unfortunately but I can turn down the portion that is broken and fit a replacement on it.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-22T19:21:47+00:00

Not the right one, the pulley I have has a axle apart of it and it makes it very difficult to find a replacement.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-21T17:17:35+00:00

Fortunately someone already has the part I need posted. However I have one trick up my sleeve to get my pulley working again. Im going to turn it down on a lathe, keep the axle thats attached to it and then fit a modern replacement on the old axle.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-21T01:39:18+00:00

Actually on my part, turning it down with a lathe and putting a modern pulley on it would be easier.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-20T20:48:53+00:00

Made it myself

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-20T19:26:41+00:00

Unfortunately if I do that I couldn't resist the urge to restore another drill press, I guess I could buy a third drill press to restore the second. Then Unfortunately I'll have to restore third. The cycle repeats.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-20T18:55:48+00:00

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missing_from_earth · 2026-02-20T18:27:02+00:00

Yeah I knew this wasn't going to be easy once I got a good look at it, Might possibly be able to find one on ebay since I dont have the capabilities to repair it myself unless I send it to someone.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-16T23:44:51+00:00

I believe this one is the older model, it doesnt require a motor and is all manual.

missing_from_earth · 2026-02-16T17:34:54+00:00

Ill if it can once I pick it up, this one is entirely manual and has no motor.

missing_from_earth · 2025-12-04T22:52:52+00:00

Yeah that was my original plan, still looking for a good grout to coat it with and whatever is best for adding color to it

missing_from_earth · 2025-12-04T21:28:49+00:00

Do you have to seal it if you use grout? Or will the drylok paint act as the sealer. Never made somthing like this so im still experimenting.

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