Great Training Video! Question- What is the estimated curing time with the black light? Not holding you to the second, just trying to get an idea. thank you very much for your response
Great video on showcasing the gator patch... I have one in my kayak for emergency purposes only. It's good to know that it hardens up so quickly... thanks again TJ...
The Gator Patch product looks excellent, but how well does it hold up over time? I am curious to know how well the Gator Patch has held up after engagement with the real world., especially the keel application. I have not found any follow up reviews of the product as a keel protector. Many folks putting it on their kayak rigs, but nobody coming back with any status reporting about the product.
Hey TJ, I was wondering if you thing the GatorGuard would work to cover a really big hole? I cut the hole too big when I tried to replaced the round hatch in my hobie outback with a big square hatch in the floor! I was thinking I might use a few large patches to cover it and recut the proper size hole? What do you think?
Nice video! Something I would have gave a look into is feelfree rod holders, the only thing is replacing all four and probably have to to screw them on there but wouldn't be a bad replacement but if gator guard is the way best do that lol
On the larger hole, you covered the gator patch with gator skin; why ? Was it just to make the patch thicker, so he could replace the rod holder? I recently installed the yak attack anchor trolley on my brand new Ascend 12 T & I cut access holes so that I could through bolt the bow & stern trolley pulleys. Does the gator patch work good enough to make a permanent water tight patch? The access holes are on the inside of my boat. Thanks for the great info and videos. Tight Lines 🎣 David H.
Oh, yes! We had snow twice during that week TJ, ... crummy deal about the squirrels, I have squirrels here as well, black ones, & the standard gray ones, ... yours must be part beaver to leave teeth marks like that, ... Wondering what you are cleaning the area with? Denatured alcohol? The black light should be able to cure the patch in only a couple of minutes, seconds even, ... I’ve used some of the “advertised” glue pens before, & they work awesomely
Gonna get some gator guard/ patch for the future. Everything you use goes up in price! ( Decking sheets). Ever use the plastic welding rods for deep gouges? Polypropylene or hdpe, I'm pretty sure they come in both ways.
I do use the plastic welding rods, the do great! I actually use them where I work a lot. If you watch my “Kayak Junk Drawer” video, I think I use one a little there too. 🤙🏼
Not kayak related, but a squirrel ate a hole in the top ofmy wellhouse door. I folded chimney flashing over the top of the door, front and back & filled it with expandable foam. The squirrel ate 3 wedges of the flashing off before it gave up!
WOW....WOW...I am low key kind of worried for my kayak cause I store it outside flat on the ground but also might be different here in Minnesota cause we get loads of snow but still....WOW
For reference, if manufactures use certain types of compounds they should add a vermin deterrent to the mix. There was a Native Watercraft Slayer right beside it and they didn’t touch it. Hobie, put an additive in your compound mix to avoid this!!!! (and give me a new Hobie PA 14 360...)
I have an important question for you , I had and loved it for many years ! I still enjoy the outdoors as much as I did when I was younger ! Can you subsets a kayak for an older person , I’m 70 years old , but still very active with some mobility issues ! Tell me what kayak I should look at that would fit the issues that I do have but really want to get back into MY KAYAK ????
Never thought squirrels would do that to a kayak. Learned something new today. How to repair holes in a kayak. Great video TJ.
I love these videos and for anyone who has a kayak or kayaks they are invaluable. Thanks
I appreciate that !
This is another one of those "not if but when" you get a hole in your kayak. Thanks for the demo. Now, I have to go order some of those Gator Patches!
Great Training Video! Question- What is the estimated curing time with the black light? Not holding you to the second, just trying to get an idea.
thank you very much for your response
Squirrel eats your kayak... you eat squirrel... gives you energy to repair kayak...
Great video on showcasing the gator patch... I have one in my kayak for emergency purposes only. It's good to know that it hardens up so quickly... thanks again TJ...
Just curious, for the bigger hole would it had been easier to use a plastic sheet and plastic wield it over?
Good visual and well explained kayak repair video! Thanks brother!
The Gator Patch product looks excellent, but how well does it hold up over time?
I am curious to know how well the Gator Patch has held up after engagement with the real world., especially the keel application.
I have not found any follow up reviews of the product as a keel protector.
Many folks putting it on their kayak rigs, but nobody coming back with any status reporting about the product.
What was the second black color layer ?
Merry Christmas TJ!!!
Ha I got that same plastic welder from Harbor Freight. I've used it to plug screw holes in my kayak after I removed accessories.
Merry Christmas 🎄
After I patch up the kayak, my next trip is to Cabela's or Basspro for a Crossman hunting pellet rifle, bonus I like squirrel on the grill.
Merry Christmas brother
Feb 16th, 2021...definitely a week I’d not want to relive here in central Texas! Bizzard shut EVERYTHING down for a solid week!
DUDE! What an epic save with the Gator Patch!
Great video TJ do you think this stuff would work on the bottom of my 128t on the rear keel hole is about the size of a half dollar ( I didn't do it )
Definitely man! It’s follow the instructions and it can be better than new! Thanks for watching 🤙🏼
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That worked out hella good. Looks great!
Hey TJ, I was wondering if you thing the GatorGuard would work to cover a really big hole? I cut the hole too big when I tried to replaced the round hatch in my hobie outback with a big square hatch in the floor! I was thinking I might use a few large patches to cover it and recut the proper size hole? What do you think?
Merry Christmas!
Nice video! Something I would have gave a look into is feelfree rod holders, the only thing is replacing all four and probably have to to screw them on there but wouldn't be a bad replacement but if gator guard is the way best do that lol
Would like to see if you could install an aftermarket rod holder right in the middle of that patch.
I suppose it would be easier to use.the holes do install some aftermarket rod holders
Y’all have those beast squirrels over there!
Merry Christmas to you
On the larger hole, you covered the gator patch with gator skin; why ? Was it just to make the patch thicker, so he could replace the rod holder? I recently installed the yak attack anchor trolley on my brand new Ascend 12 T & I cut access holes so that I could through bolt the bow & stern trolley pulleys. Does the gator patch work good enough to make a permanent water tight patch? The access holes are on the inside of my boat. Thanks for the great info and videos. Tight Lines 🎣 David H.
Oh, yes! We had snow twice during that week TJ, ... crummy deal about the squirrels, I have squirrels here as well, black ones, & the standard gray ones, ... yours must be part beaver to leave teeth marks like that, ...
Wondering what you are cleaning the area with? Denatured alcohol? The black light should be able to cure the patch in only a couple of minutes, seconds even, ... I’ve used some of the “advertised” glue pens before, & they work awesomely
Merry Christmas
What do ya suggest for repairing this small hole?
How deep is your deck walls of your vibe sea ghost And are they standard depth. I was looking at the lifetime kayak and it is almost flat on top.
Merry Christmas!!
Been waiting on this one!
How about using it for a second layer on the bow as a guard before it wears through?
It would definitely work.
Gonna get some gator guard/ patch for the future. Everything you use goes up in price! ( Decking sheets). Ever use the plastic welding rods for deep gouges? Polypropylene or hdpe, I'm pretty sure they come in both ways.
I do use the plastic welding rods, the do great! I actually use them where I work a lot. If you watch my “Kayak Junk Drawer” video, I think I use one a little there too. 🤙🏼
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
What about putting a bigger modified rod holder
Rod holder..! I knew I was missing something..! Thanks
I think we are gonna go with a flush mount in the rear
Not kayak related, but a squirrel ate a hole in the top ofmy wellhouse door. I folded chimney flashing over the top of the door, front and back & filled it with expandable foam. The squirrel ate 3 wedges of the flashing off before it gave up!
Awesome.. Thank you
WOW....WOW...I am low key kind of worried for my kayak cause I store it outside flat on the ground but also might be different here in Minnesota cause we get loads of snow but still....WOW
Does the stuff come in colors?
Just white
I would got Harry Carry on them Squirrels in the Crock Pot they would go . Nice looking job
Great VID
Here an idea. Why not put flash mount rod holders instead to cover up the hole. It’ll look a lot cleaner.
Pet stores have UV light bulbs. Look around the lizard area.
Black light and UV light are different. You can look at a black light, but never look at a UV light. Big difference.
My problem with this is that the Gator patches are so thin. Being thin means they are susceptible to future punctures.
😲 Bad squirrels!
Merry Christmas…!
For reference, if manufactures use certain types of compounds they should add a vermin deterrent to the mix. There was a Native Watercraft Slayer right beside it and they didn’t touch it. Hobie, put an additive in your compound mix to avoid this!!!! (and give me a new Hobie PA 14 360...)
A heat gun works much better for me than a torch 😀
Squirrels are vermin. Man what were they going after. Good fix TJ probably a good idea to have some of this gator patches on hand. Thanks
Time to paint my kayak with hot sauce.
I have an important question for you , I had and loved it for many years ! I still enjoy the outdoors as much as I did when I was younger !
Can you subsets a kayak for an older person , I’m 70 years old , but still very active with some mobility issues ! Tell me what kayak I should look at that would fit the issues that I do have but really want to get back into MY KAYAK ????
Why didn't you simply cut out the rod holders and use add on holders? Would have saved time and looked better cosmetically.
Didnt know a squirrel would eat plastic ? I have alot of squirrel around my home and they dont do that-
Merry Christmas!! You need a BB gun for squirrels hunting !!
Buy a squirrel feeder and call it a day!
I ate a squirrel!
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