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It may or may not go back to some degree, but don't worry too much about it.
Both of our Pungoes have this type of "defect" and I can't notice a bit of
difference in performance.

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looie <know1.DeleteThis@vatmail.com> wrote in news:opjfe098d7m1gmnmhr1er2gh6t5ivcgimk@
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 > On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:02:59 GMT, bb <blackies.DeleteThis@home.com> wrote:
 >
  >>Just bought a new CD Scirocco (plastic) today. It's my first kayak.
  >>As we were loading it on the truck I noticed a deflection in the hull
  >>about the size of the palm of my hand. The salesman, who I've talked
  >>to a good bit and seems to be an honest guy, assured me that was
  >>normal from sitting on the rack in the wharehoue. He said by the time
  >>I got home the heat from the sun would no doubt have it back to
  >>normal. Well, I got home and it's still there. I left it out in the
  >>sun for a few hours and it hasn't gone back to normal. I'm beginning
  >>to think maybe I was sold a blem.
  >>
  >>I'm sure a lot of you have had more experience with these plastic
  >>kayaks. What's up? Is the deflection normal from sitting on the rack,
 >
 > Yes. The rack should have had supports shaped to the hull, or webbing
 > to support the kayak. Flat racks, including car roof racks, will "oil
 > can" deform the hull.

Deflections in the hull is only normal on kayaks constructed of inferior
plastic. I've seen a bunch of rental Prijon boats that sit on racks all the
time (when they're not being paddled) and they don't have deflections in the
hull, even after a couple of seasons.

Personally, I would take the Scirroco back and ask for a new boat that
didn't have deflections in the hull. While a small deflection may not
affect the performance much there isn't any reason why someone should have
to keep a brand new boat that has such a flaw.
 >
  >> and should I expect it to go back to a normal shape?
  >>
 > No.
 >
Not necessarily true. Filling up a plastic bag with hot water and laying it
on the deflection can take out the dent. Some people advocate using a hair
dryer to heat up the area but you've got to be very careful applying too
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On Sat, 03 Jul 2004 21:02:59 GMT, bb <blackies.RemoveThis@home.com> wrote:

 >Just bought a new CD Scirocco (plastic) today.

Thanks to all who responded. I ended up taking it back and getting
another kayak, although not really the color I wanted.

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