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Disposing of a kayak?

waverider

waverider

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Besides cutting up my kayak and hauling it off to the dump is there another option?

Details: it is a plastic 17' kayak. still is usable, if replacement of the seat and seals around the latches was done .

I just can't be see it worth my time to repair it. And I don't see any point in trying to sell it as is.

Can it be recycled?

Thanks
 
Some time ago I remember seeing something about one of the kayak manufacturers who manufactured roto molded kayaks took old kayaks and ground them up, then recycled the ground plastic back into new kayaks.
 
In this litigatious world I would cut it up and take it to a plastic recycle center.
For me It would not be worth the hassle of giving it away.


Roy
 
Dimitri,
Maybe one of the local Kayak shops can use it as a display, or a club or a local eatery by the water? Seems a shame to toss it. I agree it may be a bit dicey to just give it away, and have somebody drown using it, due to seals gone etc...just another idea...Maybe we should start a Kayak Graveyard, with them half submerged in the ground, like they do with old Caddilacs? :lol: Your call! :mrgreen:
 

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Do a fix on the safety issues, enough to make it safe but not beautiful, and send it to Craigs List heaven. You can not protect the taker from everything. It's usually the loose nut attached to the paddle that is the real source of unsafe paddling.
 
I'm in need of one more. two kids but only two boats so far.
What is it?

I'd be willing to buy a large lump of plastic for recycling and sign a paper stating so if your concerned about any legal issues.

As a Millwright with connections and experience in plastic manufacturing I'm not afraid of any repairs it may need.

Pat.
 
Thanks for all the replies.

It is a 17' innuckshuk by boreal

If anyone wants it it is yours, just pm me.

I've decided the easiest thing to do is to leave it in the back lane and post it on craigslist "as is". We will see.
 
waverider said:
Thanks for all the replies.

It is a 17' innuckshuk by boreal

If anyone wants it it is yours, just pm me.

I've decided the easiest thing to do is to leave it in the back lane and post it on craigslist "as is". We will see.
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PM sent - I have the resource to fix this, would be a great boat for my daughter.
 
Roy222 said:
In this litigatious world I would cut it up and take it to a plastic recycle center.
For me It would not be worth the hassle of giving it away.
Roy
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It saddens me greatly that this is a serious response and to learn that I live in a world where a serviceable but in need of work item could be tossed out (recycled) rather than offered to someone who could use it. I'm heartened by the "I could fix and use that" responses, and the willingness of the OP to pursue that route. If we are at risk of being sued over selling a kayak that may need work or is no longer serviceable for all conditions, how is it possible that department stores still sell the craft they label as kayaks? Surely that's not much different? They have a use and they have limits to that use, if the owner takes them well beyond those limits without the required skillset, then is the seller liable?
Bryan
 
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