patrick reif Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I have kayak that I've punched an irreparable hole in. I have welded it repeatedly, but it always fills with water before the end of my float. I just bought another kayak, and want to get rid of the busted boat. I'm going to check with the local recycling centers, but I'm certain that I'm SOL with those guys. I may try the Winston-Salem recycling center as it's much bigger than my county's, but being a non-resident of Forsyth county, I may have to pay a fee in order to use their facility...if they'll take it at all. I'm not paying a fee to do the right thing for the environment. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinamike Posted January 20, 2014 Report Share Posted January 20, 2014 Patrick, It may be a little bit of trouble or more time consuming than anything, But why not cut up into smaller pieces and then take it to the recycling center. I did this one time with a 14ft. fiberglass boat. I cut it up with a reciprocating saw and it fit neatly on the back of my truck. The guys at the recycling center had no idea it was a boat. They actually helped me unload it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 put some cinder blocks or bricks in it and sink it on your favorite lake.. come back next year and catch fish off it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 put some cinder blocks or bricks in it and sink it on your favorite lake.. come back next year and catch fish off it.. This sounds OK on the surface, but it's actually illegal to do this in most states. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trout Tramp Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Fill it with dirt and turn it into a garden bed Cheers Trout tramp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted February 19, 2014 Report Share Posted February 19, 2014 Some auto body shops have plastic welders for repairing plastic parts on bumpers, fenders and grills etc. I remember there being about half a dozen different type of plastics that you had to have plastic rods to match each type of plastic. Kind of like melting your rubber baits back together after they get chewed up. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdeee Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 If it's a Hobie Kayak just find a local dealer and they will take it back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archeryrob Posted February 28, 2014 Report Share Posted February 28, 2014 they are just HDPE, as you local landfill wher they place that. You may have to saw it up for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 throw it in the trash some picker will be by to take it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 So what did you end up doing with the kayak? Just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhahn427 Posted October 27, 2014 Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 Give it away free on craigslist ......... It'll go quick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curt - NC Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Heck, if you live on a main road, put it out there with a "FREE" sign on it. Someone will snatch it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) Googled , welding plastic. Learn something every day. Edited October 28, 2014 by Braided Line 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seakarp Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 It would cut up easy with a grinder and a cutting wheel. Then put in trash bags and put it out a bit at a time with your trash. Not hard at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marley.roman96 Posted August 9, 2022 Report Share Posted August 9, 2022 is there any special glue to fix it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
