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Probably won't be able to keep it totally dry, no matter what. If your hatch is going under water from time to time then water getting past the hatch seal would be normal. Field and stream eagle talon 12 kayak accessories. I think I'm going to contact Dick's Sporting Goods since I have only had this yak for two weeks. I was thinking of taking it out to maybe silicone the base and some petroleum jelly on the o-ring to shed water. What should I do to try and make a better seal? I would take 1-2 cups every trip and have a big smile on my face!
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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. Also if water is standing on the hatch and you open it water will run down and into the opening. IMHO, it is unreal to expect the inside of a kayak to remain totally dry. Field and stream eagle talon 12 parts. I have done that before. 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 think it's a really high goal to expect NO water to get inside your boat.
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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? Joined: Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:00 pm. Not to mention the water that gets blown off my paddle into my plastic boat. I have a field & stream eagle talon 12 I believe the day hatch infront of the seat is leaking. One cup of water after three hours on the water is not that much, but any water inside means a leak. Ok so I'm new to all this but how much water in the hull is normal? Well I am a big guy. Field and stream eagle talon 120. Put it up for sale and get a new non leaky kayak. I'm just torn on what to do. But once again thanks for your replys. 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. Good Luck with finding the crack or small hole? Try cleaning all hatch seals and putting olive oil on the rubber gaskets.
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Location: Stephenville, TX. Doughboy, do whatever feels right to you. Some lubes will also cause rubber to expand making for a tighter seal but will cause the rubber to fail after a few months. 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. Clean the hatch lid and see if that helps before using any oil. I cant stand a kayak that leaks. 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. Joined: Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:23 am.
But at same time I would like not to get petroleum jelly on wallet, keys, and other things. If your uncomfortable about it, talk to Dicks they will probably replace it if that is what you want. So I do end up getting water around the hatch at times so I think it is leaking at that spot. I have 3 hatches and some of the water will just find a way to get in. Or should I just get a dry bag and deal with the water I'm getting. Is water coming over onto the hatch. Does it happen to days, but generally I have some water inside my hull at the end of the days I have a lot. 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.