The materials used to make each boat will dictate the materials used to repair it. The Sport grade uses
Polyester Resin, where the Advantage, Excel and Ultra use Epoxy Resin. Sport and Advantage laminates
are built with fiberglass, Excel uses Kevlar with Nomex Core and Ultra uses Carbon with Nomex Core.
For large cracks or holes you can repair the boat from the inside on sport grade. For Advantage, Excel and
Ultra repair will have to be made on both the inside and outside depending on whether the damage goes
through both sides of the laminate.
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Before starting a repair, the laminate should be dry or else the resin will not bond properly nor
will it cure properly.
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Make sure that all loose fibers are removed before repairing and that the damaged area has
been sanded down to the laminate.
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Fill the void with a filled resin (use a silicate powder from a marine or auto supply store) at
peanut butter thickness.
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With unfilled resin use a chip brush to apply resin to the repair area and then apply one thin layer
of cloth which matches the boat grade.
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Let cure and sand the repair smooth to the surrounding part of the boat.
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Clean thoroughly with a solvent such as isopropyl alcohol before applying Gelcoat and then apply
Gelcoat in thin layers to prevent the material from sagging.
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Once cured, wet sand the Gelcoat smooth and buff back to a shine
For advice on a repair or possible locations of repair shops, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Stellar Kayaks Warranty:
2 yr limited warranty against defects in the materials and workmanship in the hull and assembly of Stellar
Kayaks and Surf Skis.
1 yr limited warranty against defects and assembly to parts and accessories.
The warranty is only valid to the original customer.
It is up to Stellar Kayaks to determine whether to repair or replace any defective parts.
1 yr limited warranty against delamination of honeycomb cored boats.
Not covered under the Warranty:
Normal wear and discoloration
Damage from misuse or abuse from hitting objects and improper maintenance
Damage from extreme weather or environmental conditions
Damage caused from storing the boat outside
Damage from improper support of the kayak during transportation or storage
Damage caused by any alterations to the boat and or original parts
Damage caused to the boats in “surf”
Any boat designated as “demo”
Kayaks used for commercial or rental purposes
Original invoice is the proof of purchase for your warranty claim – without it, Stellar Kayaks reserves the right to
determine whether the boat is covered under warranty.
