5.
As the adhesive itself is slippery, secure patched
area with duct tape, and/or apply weight to the
patch (ie, bag of sand). To apply a patch to the deck,
ensure the fabric is clean and dry.
Sponsons
Sponsons are the air tubes that create your kayak. They are
made from urethane and the seams are welded. Urethane is
an extremely tough, yet light material. Each air tube is in a
separate chamber.
Pre-caution:
If the kayak is not being paddled, but is in the sun during the
heat of the day, release the air from the sponsons. Air in the
sponsons will expand, and could potentially rupture the
sponson.
The sponson can be repaired using the same technique and
repair adhesive as the hull. To remove the sponson, turn the
ends of the kayak skin inside out. The sponson chamber is
accessible at either end. At the bow end of the sponson,
there is a tab with a hole punched. Attach a long piece of
string or rope to the end of the sponson. Disengage the air
hose from the opposite end, and pull the sponson through
the chamber. Once the repair has been made, pull the spon-
son back through the chamber with your rope. Be sure the
sponson lies flat and does not get twisted.
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