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Date: 03 Jul 2004 21:02:59
From: bb
Subject: new kayak question
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Just bought a new CD Scirocco (plastic) today. It's my first kayak.
As we were loading it on the truck I noticed a deflection in the hull
about the size of the palm of my hand. The salesman, who I've talked
to a good bit and seems to be an honest guy, assured me that was
normal from sitting on the rack in the wharehoue. He said by the time
I got home the heat from the sun would no doubt have it back to
normal. Well, I got home and it's still there. I left it out in the
sun for a few hours and it hasn't gone back to normal. I'm beginning
to think maybe I was sold a blem.
I'm sure a lot of you have had more experience with these plastic
kayaks. What's up? Is the deflection normal from sitting on the
rack, and should I expect it to go back to a normal shape?
Thanks for any input.
bb
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Date: 06 Jul 2004 02:01:34
From: blackies@home.com
Subject: Re: new kayak question
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On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:02:59 GMT, bb <blackies@home.com > wrote:
>Just bought a new CD Scirocco (plastic) today.
Thanks to all who responded. I ended up taking it back and getting
another kayak, although not really the color I wanted.
bb
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Date: 04 Jul 2004 05:37:08
From: looie
Subject: Re: new kayak question
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On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:02:59 GMT, bb <blackies@home.com > wrote:
>Just bought a new CD Scirocco (plastic) today. It's my first kayak.
>As we were loading it on the truck I noticed a deflection in the hull
>about the size of the palm of my hand. The salesman, who I've talked
>to a good bit and seems to be an honest guy, assured me that was
>normal from sitting on the rack in the wharehoue. He said by the time
>I got home the heat from the sun would no doubt have it back to
>normal. Well, I got home and it's still there. I left it out in the
>sun for a few hours and it hasn't gone back to normal. I'm beginning
>to think maybe I was sold a blem.
>
>I'm sure a lot of you have had more experience with these plastic
>kayaks. What's up? Is the deflection normal from sitting on the
>rack,
Yes. The rack should have had supports shaped to the hull, or webbing
to support the kayak. Flat racks, including car roof racks, will "oil
can" deform the hull.
> and should I expect it to go back to a normal shape?
>
No.
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Date: 04 Jul 2004 12:15:10
From: John Fereira
Subject: Re: new kayak question
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looie <know1@vatmail.com > wrote in news:opjfe098d7m1gmnmhr1er2gh6t5ivcgimk@
4ax.com:
> On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:02:59 GMT, bb <blackies@home.com> wrote:
>
>>Just bought a new CD Scirocco (plastic) today. It's my first kayak.
>>As we were loading it on the truck I noticed a deflection in the hull
>>about the size of the palm of my hand. The salesman, who I've talked
>>to a good bit and seems to be an honest guy, assured me that was
>>normal from sitting on the rack in the wharehoue. He said by the time
>>I got home the heat from the sun would no doubt have it back to
>>normal. Well, I got home and it's still there. I left it out in the
>>sun for a few hours and it hasn't gone back to normal. I'm beginning
>>to think maybe I was sold a blem.
>>
>>I'm sure a lot of you have had more experience with these plastic
>>kayaks. What's up? Is the deflection normal from sitting on the rack,
>
> Yes. The rack should have had supports shaped to the hull, or webbing
> to support the kayak. Flat racks, including car roof racks, will "oil
> can" deform the hull.
Deflections in the hull is only normal on kayaks constructed of inferior
plastic. I've seen a bunch of rental Prijon boats that sit on racks all the
time (when they're not being paddled) and they don't have deflections in the
hull, even after a couple of seasons.
Personally, I would take the Scirroco back and ask for a new boat that
didn't have deflections in the hull. While a small deflection may not
affect the performance much there isn't any reason why someone should have
to keep a brand new boat that has such a flaw.
>
>> and should I expect it to go back to a normal shape?
>>
> No.
>
Not necessarily true. Filling up a plastic bag with hot water and laying it
on the deflection can take out the dent. Some people advocate using a hair
dryer to heat up the area but you've got to be very careful applying too
much heat.
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Date: 04 Jul 2004 11:49:08
From: BREWERPAUL
Subject: Re: new kayak question
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It may or may not go back to some degree, but don't worry too much about it.
Both of our Pungoes have this type of "defect" and I can't notice a bit of
difference in performance.
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