re: Post Your Yak Setup

Never saw this thread.
Need to take some better pics. This was at ride the bull. That's Dave's kayak next to mine.

I've got a can ready to go I just need to know exactly where to apply it. I don't want to frick anything up.

Yeah the rocket mounts seem kind of impractical mounted in the front.

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I need some assistance with waterproofing the hatches on my FS12T. The smaller circular one with the bag in it needs some help for sure (RIP my phone). Where should I apply the actual silicone sealant and which sealant should I use? Other than the actual threading where the cap screws in, I didn't really see a great place to put it.

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I put a bead on the outside edge of both hatches but neither really seemed to need it.

I have more of a problem with the scuppers. I siliconed the seam on all of mine but I still get a substantial amount of water in the hull, a solid quart or 2 after a trip. I may need to try some sort of flexible marine epoxy or something next time. It's just a bitch to get in the scupper hole and seal the seam.

I just keep a bin and marine bag in the hull to prevent water getting in my stuff so it's not a huge deal

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Also, random question. You folks yakking with scupper plugs in or out? Just curious.

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I put all mine in unless it's starting to rain. I don't seem to get enough splashing water in it for it to be a problem in the summer heat.



ETA my round hatch hasn't leaked any, but the only thing I keep in there is my phone and it's in a lifeproof case so no worries

Same here, my scuppers give me the biggest issue with water. I think I've about got it sealed up though. If not my next step may be to use some sort of epoxy to seal it up.

On a side note I demoed a Slayer 12 and Big Rig 2 weeks ago. I'm buying a Slayer 14.5 as soon as they come in but I brought my FS12T along to compare. While there are some obvious quality differences like the hatches and plastic being a bit more flimsy, I don't think there is a better value out there as far as bang for the buck goes.

cool, thanks for the replies. the small round one doesn't leak a ton, but it was enough to fry my phone. I was an idiot for putting it in there without a water proof case anyways but whatever.

dryboxes/bags from here on out for sure.

I regret not getting that blue. Looks sharp.

Same here, when I went pick up my tan one they had a blue in stock and I liked it a lot better.

Anyone added styrofoam to their FS12T for more support? I thought about adding some to sides of the haul to see if I could get a bit more support. Also, is their a trolley system y'all recommend? I need one bad, the wind had me all threw off this weekend.

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What brand is that net on your friend's kayak? I've seen it a couple of times in photos.

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Sell them at walmart as well.