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re: I’m planning on Kayaking the entire Texas coast - Update 2.0 bot. Pg. 6 - Hoist the sail!
Posted on 8/23/21 at 5:41 pm to AustinAggie
Posted on 8/23/21 at 5:41 pm to AustinAggie
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I have acquired a rather large flotation device.
Looking good brother
I posted this before, several months ago … Follow this LINK about a 23 yr old I met who kayaked the entire Mississippi River from MN to the GOM. On day 72 I met Sam in Destrehan and hooked him up with some Cajun groceries. Sam used a QCC500x touring kayak paddling from 35-112 miles per day.
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Posted on 8/23/21 at 8:23 pm to Got Blaze
Well damn … that’s at least 10x the distance I’m going for 
Impressive.
Thanks for sharing that, following those day by day IG posts was enjoyable.
Impressive. Thanks for sharing that, following those day by day IG posts was enjoyable.
Posted on 8/23/21 at 8:29 pm to AustinAggie
Alright so my short term plans with the kayak are to:
-paint it
-replace all the lines
-replace all the buckles
-replace all the eyes / mounts
-replace lines / wire for the rudder
-order and install a 1m^2 sail up front
-make sure the bulkheads are sealed
-make sure the hatches are as water tight as possible
-get / make a new seat
What am I missing?
It’s in pretty damn good condition and I haven’t even found a serious scratch or gouge that would be worth fixing the gel coat on and definitely don’t need to do any fiberglass repair.
-paint it
-replace all the lines
-replace all the buckles
-replace all the eyes / mounts
-replace lines / wire for the rudder
-order and install a 1m^2 sail up front
-make sure the bulkheads are sealed
-make sure the hatches are as water tight as possible
-get / make a new seat
What am I missing?
It’s in pretty damn good condition and I haven’t even found a serious scratch or gouge that would be worth fixing the gel coat on and definitely don’t need to do any fiberglass repair.
Posted on 8/23/21 at 8:35 pm to AustinAggie
why you painting it?
(that's not usually too common for a canoe-kayak in decent shape - more like a last ditch effort after extreme patching)
Could you get by with wet sanding 1000 grit (or buffing w/2000) and waxing top?
eta: if at all
(that's not usually too common for a canoe-kayak in decent shape - more like a last ditch effort after extreme patching)
Could you get by with wet sanding 1000 grit (or buffing w/2000) and waxing top?
eta: if at all
This post was edited on 8/23/21 at 8:39 pm
Posted on 8/23/21 at 8:55 pm to AustinAggie
quote:
I have acquired a rather large flotation device.
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:08 pm to awestruck
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why you painting it?
Honestly just because I don’t like the color and I’m not really worried about reselling it. Also feel like a blue Kayak is way harder to spot if something should go wrong.
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not usually too common
You’re definitely right about that, every video I’ve seen of someone painting a kayak was fixing up something that really needed the TLC.
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Could you get by with wet sanding 1000 grit (or buffing w/2000) and waxing top?
I think so. Figure if I’m doing all that I might as well paint it though?
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:10 pm to thegreatboudini
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:21 pm to AustinAggie
quote:impure thoughts don't belong
should go wrong.
yes to planning and what if's and contingency planning - but no more impure thoughts
no 1 your going to roll - and no 2 if not your going to climb back on from an end and skinny up to the cockpit
This post was edited on 8/23/21 at 9:22 pm
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:34 pm to AustinAggie
Don’t paint it … polish and detail the F out of the gel coat with a marine carnuba wax. You want the kayak to reduce drag and glide effortlessly through the water.
Posted on 8/23/21 at 9:56 pm to Got Blaze
Here’s some more helpful information. … When I met with Sam on his MS River kayak trip, I asked him what was the most important survival tool that was a must have. Sam confirmed a submersible VHF radio to communicate with larger vessels, tugboats, and the coast guard. Sam also used a waterproof solar pad to recharge his batteries during the night when camping
VHF radios
VHF radios
Posted on 8/23/21 at 10:28 pm to AustinAggie
quote:Leash for your paddle and bungees or some way to secure gear in case you flip.
What am I missing?
Reflective tape or decals to put on your paddle to make yourself a lot more visible to passing boats in case you need to signal for help
Posted on 8/24/21 at 2:58 pm to Got Blaze
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polish and detail the F out of the gel coat with a marine carnuba wax
Will do
quote:
a submersible VHF radio
Ordering one tonight
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Leash for your paddle
Ty for reminding me, I had yet to write that down on my list
Thanks for all the help everyone. I’ll keep y’all posted!
This post was edited on 8/24/21 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 8/24/21 at 5:37 pm to AustinAggie
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SV Bawbary Corsair.
It even has baw in the name.
Nice looking rig.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 5:52 pm to AustinAggie
You getting wet this weekend?
(time's a wasting)
(time's a wasting)
Posted on 8/26/21 at 7:38 pm to awestruck
Ordered my sail and VHF. Getting a paddle and non-shitty PFD tomorrow. Heading to the Lake LBJ / Colorado River on the 30th, will be out there for around a month. Will add pics to the thread and let y’all know how it goes when I do.
Posted on 8/26/21 at 7:44 pm to AustinAggie
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will be out there for around a month. Will add pics to the thread and let y’all know how it goes when I do.
Tell me your not married and have no kids without telling me your not married and have no kids!!!
Sounds like a blast and can’t wait to see all the pics.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 8:02 am to Got Blaze
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used a waterproof solar pad
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recharge his batteries during the night
How does that work?
Posted on 8/27/21 at 1:10 pm to Philzilla2k
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How does that work?
Solar panel notebook that recharges into a power bank, or directly into a cell phone. Sam went from his Goal Zero -> power bank -> then cell phone at night. Waterproof and used by hikers , campers, and kayakers all the time. Various sizes and models available based on your needs
Goal Zero solar notebook
Attached with carabiners and position according to sunlight
Posted on 8/27/21 at 1:29 pm to AustinAggie
If you're from Austin Town Lake's excellent for afternoons and after dark with the interstate lights.
Posted on 8/27/21 at 5:08 pm to Got Blaze
Had a red QCC 700 kayak just like the one pictured. 18 feet long, made of Kevlar and only weighed about 40 pounds. So narrow it was like trying to ride on a PVC pipe. Good times…
This post was edited on 8/27/21 at 5:13 pm
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