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by Piscateur
06 Mar 2017, 09:43
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Too fat for a Yak
Replies: 19
Views: 5486

Re: Too fat for a Yak

Plicking info from your post, I actually think the Saleman should be commended in that he put your safety above sales. Granted he knows nothing of your abilities, but if your gut is visually going to be in the way of your pedalling re entry in the case of a capsize would be an issue. If your weight ...
by Piscateur
12 Jul 2016, 14:08
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Duct Seal Putty
Replies: 15
Views: 4994

Re: Duct Seal Putty

bjspinner wrote: The oils in the plastic off the hull will overtime effect the silicone bonding to the plastic, the marine goop is an oil based adhesive (toluene) so less affected by oils in plastic.

The edges will start to lift where they feather down thin towards the hull.
Cheers :up:
by Piscateur
12 Jul 2016, 11:15
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: Duct Seal Putty
Replies: 15
Views: 4994

Re: Duct Seal Putty

bjspinner wrote:Silicone will give you trouble over time. Marine goop is a better option.
Out of curiosity can you please elaborate. Ive used Silicon and would like to know what to look for over time.
by Piscateur
27 Nov 2015, 12:12
Forum: Kayak Reviews
Topic: Hobie outback or narive mariner ?????
Replies: 26
Views: 9683

Re: Hobie outback or narive mariner ?????

I have an Outback pre Lowrance mount model, and a Native Slayer 10. With my outback I run the STT fins with Sailing rudder. And currently everything standard on the slayer. I find both travel as fast on the cruise, with the Hobie having greater top speed due to cavitation in the Propel system. The s...
by Piscateur
09 Oct 2015, 16:35
Forum: DIY Section
Topic: DIY 18650 Li-Ion Battery Pack and LED Light
Replies: 24
Views: 8518

Re: DIY 18650 Li-Ion Battery Pack and LED Light

That's real helpful thanks
by Piscateur
28 Jul 2015, 11:38
Forum: The Ride Home
Topic: Tasmanian Inland FIshing License... ouch!
Replies: 13
Views: 2891

Re: Tasmanian Inland FIshing License... ouch!

Just watch the close season. Many lakes are closed as well.
by Piscateur
06 Jul 2015, 17:04
Forum: The Ride Home
Topic: It's Official
Replies: 23
Views: 4153

Re: It's Official

Congrats Jim, Enjoy your retirement Mate
by Piscateur
26 Jun 2015, 11:01
Forum: Sailing Yak Scene
Topic: Outback with sail
Replies: 40
Views: 23982

Re: Outback with sail

How did you go?
by Piscateur
08 Feb 2015, 23:40
Forum: The Ride Home
Topic: Octopus magic
Replies: 5
Views: 1784

Re: Octopus magic

Love this
by Piscateur
04 Dec 2014, 09:41
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: TRansporting Two Outbacks on Roof Racks
Replies: 14
Views: 4743

Re: TRansporting Two Outbacks on Roof Racks

All great tip, I defo will secure Front and Back, I like the issue of going round the whole lot and through doors, but is that actually pulling the yaks down more on the racks and thus overloading racks? Like the loop through the mirage cavity for added security. Make an 'A' frame for under the kaya...