This bulletin board includes information about stripbuilt, stitch and glue, skin on frame. At that time there were several companies manufacturing folding boats for the european market. Folbot sells a custom patch kit for the elvaloy hull material. Looking for the ideal kayaking patches to express yourself. Also included is sandpaper sponson plug and adhesive tape. The coopers failure to resist gushing from waves through inadequate zipper and velcro closures was demonstrated in. Folbot aleut expedition kayak folbot aleut expedition package single folding kayak. Folbot soon gained a reputation for being a sturdy and stable boat, and got even more recognition because of the numerous records established, including the first circumnavigation. Set up in minutes and be on the water, then store this portable boat in your car or closet. Folbot cooper is a collapsible kayak that can be back packed into the wilderness. Hull, deck and air sponson material with the appropriate glue. Folbot folding boatmaker suspends north charleston operations. Each kit contains most everything needed to make minor repairs to long haul folding. Perfect for day trips and weekend getaways, the kiawah gets you there nice and easy.
Buy missbee pvc repair patch kit for kayak dinghy drift boats inflatable boats, boat repair kit with pvc patches set. This include the kayak, the stay and a couple of paddling tours with the owner of folbot. Information for your whitewater paddling trip to colorado, idaho, new mexico, utah, montana, wyoming, arizona. I have a rare, older 1 person folbot possibly klepper but pretty sure its a folbot. Inflatable boat repair kit, 3 x pvc patch, 1 x 30g glue and 1 x valve wrench 4.
If there is a downside to roto or poly boats, it is that should. A good source for folding kayak information, including kleppers of all ages. Our kayaks fit into a single backpack or two easy to carry bags. Use soap and water to remove any water soluble contaminants. Lawrence river expedition was cut short due to the unseaworthy kayak. It has an original spray skirt that snaps around frame for sea or river kayaking. If at all possible avoid repairs when the humidity is above 70%. Straight from folbot, these are the instructions i received with my elvaloy patch kit. This is a beautiful boat performs as if it were a solid hull kayak. It looks to be in the range of 4050 years old maybe older. Folbot was established in 1933 in london, england by mr. We only stock and sell genuine klepper kayaks, parts, accessories and replacement hulls, that are backed by a full 5 year limited factory warranty. Redneck convent universal padded kayak seat cushion wdetachable backpack. When having to make a repair when youre on a trip, you may not have a choice of.
The same idea as the gii, it has a vertical alluminium tube fixed to frame 2 as the pivot. And if its an old natural rubber hull, can i repair it. Ive decided to show my way of renovating klepper ts2 folding kayak. Vintage folbot klepper kayakcanoe mountain buzz gear swap.
I dont want to explain nitty gritty details over the next words when you can easily view it here in a few minutes and be excited about this phenomenally cool gadget. Folbot advertising claims that the kayak exterior kept water out, and that the craft was designed for oceans were challenged by the plaintiff whose st. The 17 folbot super tsk is a great double kayak for kids or fishing. The bottom of a boat was scratched, scrumbled, peaces of material was. I added a foot operated tiller to the standard folbot rudder so that i could use it for paddling as well as sailing. Folbot rebuild the woodenboat forum is sponsored by woodenboat publications, publisher of woodenboat magazine. Learn more about the folbot kodiak the expedition kayak that packs into duffle bags.
It includes a blue canvas deck and spray skirt for two people. The first thing you need to do in any plastic repair is to clean the plastic. Hypalon repair instruction nrs nrs kayak gear, raft. The kit is made to be taken right on the boat so its there when needed. Indepth, onwater testing and assembly of the grabandgo folding cooper travel kayak by folbot.
Make offer vintage folbot 1985 kayak paddles sailing fishing boat catalog 20 pages book. Although it is unlikely that your kayak will need repair during its lifetime, it is possible that a hull crack or puncture might occur due to extreme impact or contact with a sharp object. Used tandem kayak vintage folbot tandem kayak with 2. Move kayak to environment with humidity less than 70%. A lot has been written and said about how the folbot community is very active, close and akin to a family. If this happens, first contact perception or your perecption dealer to determine if the damage falls under the boats warranty. Nov, 2012 last month, while testing a packable kayak from folbot inc. If you wear a hole in the bottom of a polyethylene kayak, you are mostly out of luck and will need to replace the kayak. Ally canoes ally folding canoe repair kit western canoe kayak. If you are sick of trying to patch your canoe or kayak with products that wont stick.
A folding kayak is a direct descendant of the original inuit kayak made of animal skins stretched over frames made from wood and bones. This bulletin board includes information about stripbuilt, stitch and glue, skin on frame and any other method for building kayaks. Up for sale is an amazing vintage folbot super 17 tandem kayak. The kayak has a vinyl hull and aluminum ribbing, with a wooden frame and seats.
This evening i started doing a little bracing and measureing and started to fabricate new frames. Weighs around 40lbscomes with cover, paddles, skirt, seat, back pack, repair kit and rudder. Folbot folding kayaks charleston, south carolina, usa. Bsd makes the best performance kayak sailing rig on the market. Folbot black edition portable kayak unfold new adventures. Set up in minutes and be on the water, then store this. It can repair rips, tears and holes in your gear, too. Missbee pvc repair patch kit for kayak dinghy drift. Canvas covered kayak repair archive the woodenboat forum. All original bags, original paddles, original paddle sleeves. The intent of this brochure is to provide guidelines for evaluating the repair possibilities and to outline available repair techniques. A cooper black edition kayak and a two night package for up to two people at a luxury hotel in charleston, sc.
Many have integral air chambers inside the hull, making them virtually unsinkable. This is a typical crack that you might find on the bottom of a kayak. Folbot greenland ii 2person folding kayak blue topside black hull. I pulled all the hardware off and stripped the material off the deck. One is bicycle tube repair glue and the other is model areoplane glue.
The one significant difference is that the area around the hole should be flame treated before applying the patch by lightly heating with a propane torch or similar. Eddylines website recommends devcon plastic welder for both types of repairs. Fullsize kayak folds up, fits in backpack gearjunkie. For use when paddling your double kayak as a single. When having to make a repair when youre on a trip, you may not have a choice of weather conditions and optimal cure time. Make offer 1977 folbot kayak w motor and mounting bracket. I also have a patch kit from folbot and a spray bottle of mcnetts uv tech protectant and rejuvenator for water gear. A modern folder has a collapsible frame made of some combination of wood, aluminium and plastic, and a skin made of a tough fabric with a waterproof coating. Klepper supplies 2 sorts of glue with their repair kits. Our boat came with a repair kit that includes a skin patchkit and several other items for emergency repairs, but so far weve only used the spare tbolt.
If you want to do a permanent repair there seem to be two options. Nowhere is this more apparent than on the folbot forum the forum is a place where you can find folbot and kayaking veterans and rookies mingling, sharing wisdom and friendship. The lower price makes it a good choice for a first sea kayak when you have a lot of other accessories that you have to buy to get started in the sport, but serious sea kayakers usually upgrade to fiberglass or kevlar when. Used pisces folbot, for two people, was made between 1988 and 1990. Vintage folbot tandem kayak with 2 paddles up for sale is this very nice and complete 17 foot 2 person folbot super foldboat, fold up kayak with paddles, instructions, and two tote bags that it all fits into. Folbot folbot cooper portable touring kayak folding. Vintage wood folbot kayak 12 paddle oar 5434 long here is a vintage wood folbot kayak paddle.
The adhesiveresin used to patch thermoform surfaces can be used either as a scratch filler or as the fiberglass cloth binder when used to repair damage from the inside of the shell. A local guy approached me about displaying one of my stripper kayaks in his restaurant. It needs some work, including new paddle blades, replacing a missing backrest, and fixing up the broken coaming. Kayak and canoe patch kit advancing polymer repair. Last month, while testing a packable kayak from folbot inc. Ideal for on uncoated and polyurethane coated fabrics and very flexible its the perfect fix for folbot decks. We still build sail kits for all folbot expedition style kayaks. Eddylines website recommends devcon plastic welder for both types of. Kayak and canoe repair kit advancing polymer repair. Gather rags, glue brush, solvent mek methyl ethyl ketone, and adhesive. Made of lightweight aluminum and polyester, the smallest kayak.
There are wise aunts and uncles, crazy cousins, rowdy kids and kind grandparents. We have been handcrafting folding kayaks since 1933. Folbot greenland 2 kayak sailing intro from sail your kayak. The paddles appear to be made from mahogany and the shafts look like bamboo. It has all original parts, including all the original documents see picture, 2 instruction sheet, brochures, sail instructions, a.
Boats made of this relatively inexpensive material are incredibly durable and abusetolerant as well as near maintenance free. Now that youve officially met the oru kayak bay plus, you should know that it is a higher priced kayak. Oct 05, 2014 indepth, onwater testing and assembly of the grabandgo folding cooper travel kayak by folbot. Jun 28, 2012 a folbot s more than the coolest looking, slickest designed, smoothest riding, most durable, best value foldupintoabag kayak on planet earth. The one liability i have in boat repair is the hull. Klepper america, is the official representative, distributor, service center and importer of klepper folding kayaks and related products for the united states of america. Thanks for looking and please email with any questions, requests, highres pics, etc. Deck and hull patch materials frame replacement pieces and splints prep pads and adhesive. Due to flammable materials this item cannot be shipped.
With the seam grip and some scrap deck fabric you can patch large abrasions like the ones shown above. Ive applied patches supplied in the klepper repair kits, but find that the edges peel back a little, possibly creating drag and patch removal under enough friction. Use a plastic cleaner like our part number super prep plastic cleaner to remove any sovlent soluble contaminants. People can judge for themselves how easy it seems to follow.
Folbot, which can be folded up into a backpack, made just under a dozen boat models. The forum is a free service, and much like the free content on public radio, we hope you will support woodenboat by subscribing to this fabulous magazine. A folbots more than the coolest looking, slickest designed, smoothest riding, most durable, best value foldupintoabag kayak on planet earth. At 45 pounds including the paddle you can backpack this kayak into mountain lakes or secluded river systems. You must organize with folbot on dates that work and you must arrange travel to and from charlston, sc. A discussion forum on the subject of kayaks and other small boats. In addition, the naugahyde skin is puckered a little along the gunnel where the two layers have apparently separated, and it needs new strips along the bow and keel where the. Folbot folding kayaks since 1933 we have been building custom kayaks.