It is crucial that your kayak is in premium condition at all times. Not having a fully functional kayak can be uncomfortable, dangerous and even fatal. Be sure to inspect your kayak before you take it out.


Your seat needs to be in great condition. If you notice that the nylon webbing in your seat is in need of repair, don’t spare anytime getting it fixed. A seat in poor condition can cause back pain and difficulty paddling for long periods of time. This can lead to dangerous situations.


If the plastic portion of your seat is broken, it will be easy to tell. This part of the seat cannot be fixed and should be replaced.


The attachment points of the seat and the screws need to be inspected thoroughly. The nylon webbing pieces should be thread and adjusted often to be sure that they do not need replaced and are still strong and durable.


To make sure that the seat remains in the correct fashion and shape for your back, remove it. While you do this, inspect the screws and washers to be sure that they are in good shape and are not starting to wear. The seat can be remolded at this point to adjust to you back or back to the shape it used to be when first purchased.


When replacing the seat after it has been molded, double-check all of the screws and washers. If any of the nylon webbing has become frayed at this point, you can replace it. You will need to cut the webbing and melt the pieces together by heating the ends with a heating source. Be careful not to damage any pieces of the kayak nearby with the heating source.


The screws and washers should be attached tightly to the seat. You can use epoxy that is waterproof to ensure extra care and safety when putting the kayak back together into its original state. Check for loose webbing and screws on the seat again before completing the project.


When you decide to take your newly repaired kayak out again, be sure to do a last check of all of the adjustments that you have made. A seat may become loose again in the ride to the water if the repairs have not been made properly.