FAQ

What is that groove in my bulkhead?

Wilderness Systems kayaks that have a bulkhead use a router to create a groove most or all of the way around the edge of our bulkheads. This allows the bulkhead to move and flex with the boat which extends the life of the seal and is perfectly...

What do I do if I think I have a warranty claim?

If you think your kayak may have a warranty issue, first be sure that it is in fact eligible for a warranty. To be eligible, your boat must have been purchased new less than five years ago, and from an authorized Wilderness Systems retailer. Keep in...

What can I do to make myself fit better in my kayak?

Most of our boats come with a comprehensive outfitting system. Consult the instructions that came with your boat to ensure that you are getting the full potential of the existing system. If that isn’t enough, you may also opt to bolster that system...

Standard Polyetheylene Plastic Repair Guide

STANDARD POLYETHEYLENE PLASTIC REPAIR GUIDE

Should I be afraid of getting stuck in the kayak?

Many people are afraid of this...until they take a class and learn the “wet exit”, a technique of rolling over and exiting the boat. Gravity isn’t just a good idea, it’s the LAW! Most folks slip easily out of the seat with little or no effort. In...

Rudder Installation on a Tarpon 140

Reposted from the Wilderness Systems blog, written by Kyle Sawyer Well since there were no directions in the box and I knew how to install these rudders, I figured I would post a how to on mounting a rudder on the tarpon 140. Step 1: put wire cable...

Replacement Seatbacks

There are two different possible scenarios: 1) The spring & plunger securing the seatback is missing but the seatback is in otherwise fine condition. Click here to see the “symptoms” of a missing spring and plunger. If this is the case you can...

Repair Guide for Composite Models

Composite canoe and kayak are built using resin and fiberglass fabric or combination of fiberglass, Kevlar®, or graphite/carbon fabrics. In simplest terms composite construction consists of multiple layers or laminates of fabric encapsulated and...

Quiet Contact System by Chad Hoover

Content by Chad Hoover, reposted from the Wilderness Systems blog. We often taught stealth as the primary advantage of the kayak. Here is my modification to take it to the next level. I found this product from Stewart Products Sure Step and it...