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Kayak Customization & Repair Articles
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 Kayak Drain Plugs Determine the correct replacement drain plug for your kayak. |
 Kayak Comfort Checklist An overview of sit inside and sit-on-top options |
 Kayak Seat Comfort ~ Sit-on and Sit-in ~ by Frank Ladd Part I - Achieving Comfort By Improving Your Cockpit's Outfitting |
 Kayak Rudder Cable Connection Options by Tom Holtey There are several ways to connect control cables to your rudder system. |
 Kayak Hatch Replacement Options Part III - Neoprene Double Cover Systems |
 How-To Videos for Kayak Repair Here are several videos by Tom Holtey to help you make modifications to your kayak. |
 Kayak Hatch Replacement Options Part II - Deckplates Lost a kayak hatch? What now? |
Kayak Hatch Replacement Options - Part I - Rubber Covers |
 Making A Fiberglass Hatch Mold They say "necessity is the mother of invention" or in this case at least the mother of preventing my sinking due to a missing front hatch on my classic Scupper. |
 The SealLine Smart Track Rudder System A rudder system with solid foot braces and toe operated rudder control, claims to have remedied many kayak ruddering ailments. |
 Backrests, Knee straps, Paddle Leashes Your sit-on-top kayak is naked without the basic accessories. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right accessories. |
 Basics of Strap-eyes, Rivets, and Wellnuts For Customization & Repair of Your Kayak. How to work with the hardware involved. |
 Installing the A Style Hatch The Cobra A Hatch may fit other kayak makes and models, but a careful assessment of the deck space will have to made. |
 How To Install A Rudder On A Sit-on-top Kayak Detailed instructions with photos. This also serves as a suppliment to the Yakima-Perception rudder instructions. |
 Building Your Own Sit-on-top Kayak Here are some leads that our combined experience have shown to be reputable to work with for the adventurous sit-on-top kayak builder. |
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 Kayaking With A Disability Kayak paddle and backrest adaptations for the sit-on-top to become the paddle craft of choice for disability programs. |
 Maintenance of Large Cargo Hatches Large size hatches on touring kayaks can be problematic in maintaining a waterproof seal at times. |
 Kayak Carry Straps Uses, Adaptations & Instructions. A quick, non-bulky, way to carry your kayak? |
 Storing Your Sit-on-top Kayak How to properly store our sit-on-tops when not in use-The proper storage method for polyethylene and composite boats. |
 Inflatable Kayak Parts Most inflatable kayaks have the same basic construction - but parts & accessories are unique from their hard shell cousins. |
 Inflatable Kayaks - Basic Use & Care Give yourself time and space when inspecting and assembling your inflatable kayak for the first time. |
 Rebuilding A Scupper Pro Kayak Rudder One of the few rudders that holds up well in the surf zone but the bungee cords are very likely to fail. |
 Repair Damaged Kayak Hull Material by Callum Boase. Proper methods & materials for repairing plastic, fiberglass, Kevlar, and carbon fiber. |
 SmartTrack Toe Pilot Install ON SOT's WITH NO INNER HULL ACCESS Drilling an access hole how-to |
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