Kayak-folding repair
1. Before folding, carefully check the rubberized coating of the folding box and check even the smallest abrasions, we remove punctures or decay:
a) After cleaning with gasoline, minor damage to the coating is covered with self-vulcanizing or rubber glue;
b) Repair punctures or holes in the coating by cleaning the damaged area with petrol, sandpaper and coated with rubber glue (self-vulcanizing). After drying, we stick a patch with a larger diameter (slightly cut the edges). The patch must be cleaned with gasoline (clean) and coated with a rubber glue. We can also stick a second patch on the inside for better tightness. The glued places should be pressed tightly together (put the weight down) and put it to dry in a dark place;
c) the rotting of the coating can be removed through: 1) impregnation of the place of rot after thorough cleaning with gasoline; 2) cutting out the decayed shell and inserting a patch (we sew with linen thread), which we coat with an impregnating agent (We pull the stitched places with a thin layer of rubber glue).
2. Damage to the wooden skeleton of the folder, like for example. fracture of ribs and stringers, bortnic, ladders, we remove as when repairing a rigid kayak.
3. Apron - chafing, any scratches after thorough cleaning are covered with self-vulcanizing glue.
4. Backpack - sack - handbag is always kept properly clean, and we repair any damage immediately. We sew the tears, and patch the holes from the inside with a cloth, darning with linen thread with a sailing stitch.
CAUTION: - Remember the boatman, that your kayak's greatest enemy is sand, which gets inside, sun and humidity. Therefore, after each stage of the journey, clean the kayak thoroughly and check it, whether you have left water or sand inside. Also, save the kayak from unnecessary sun exposure.