Renovating an old Kayak

[DLS]

First off, I'm new to the forum and am looking forward to taking advantage of the wealth of knowledge and resources available.
I'm currently making repairs/ renovating an old (1974) 16x32x4' Kayak pool that I obtained used some 25 years ago. Some tree roots had pushed up the bottom track and popped an upright out. As a result, a couple of waterwalls bulged big-time requiring replacement. Those are completed, but my question is about the distance from the bottom of the coping to the sand base. The last liner pulled down really hard on the coping, distorting it, giving me the impression the distance was too great. Does anyone know/ remember the distance from the bottom of the coping to the sand on an old-style Kayak pool? I understand the new liner will stretch, and to do the install on a warm sunny day. Newer Kayaks say something like 46".....I suppose I can wait for the new liner to arrive and measure it, but I'd rather have the floor ready to go and get it done. Swimming season is too short up north as it is.

 

[kimkats]

HI! We need to get you in the water fast! I would love to see a pic of this pool!

It is my understanding that the distance should be top of the wall to the bottom of the wall no matter what the brand. Of course there will be a cove. It can be made of sand or foam. Here is a link to show you the foam cove:

https://www.amazon.com/Blue-Wave-Stick-Above-Ground/dp/B004VQE1J0

I just picked the first one that showed on the search. There might be better deals out there but this will at least get you started.

Since the company is still in business I would give them a call and see what they say to be on the safe side.

Kim

 

[DLS]

Thanks Kim, I did call the manufacturer today. The rep said it should be 46" from the bottom of the coping to the sand. If that's the case, I may be removing sand. I've seen the foam cove of which you speak, and have considered it. Wouldn't that affect the location of the bottom seam and corners if the liner has 90° corners? The liner wouldn't fit tight into the corners. If the liner is made with a radius at the bottom, the the foam cove would be ideal. The manufacturer did not mention a bottom cove of sand or foam, just level and tamp the sand. Videos I've watched also do not show any cove. But then, I asked about wall foam and got a non-answer. I wouldn't expect a manufacturer to talk about after market products. So, I guess I'll go with the 46", install wall foam to clean up the walls (I used 3/4" PT plywood those many years ago) and throw down a Gorilla Mat. At liner install time, I can run to the local pool store and get some foam cove if I think it would be beneficial. I've taken some photos. I may try to post one if I can figure out the proceedure.

 

[kimkats]

You REALLY need a cove of some sort. It's main purpose in life is to keep the liner from sneaking out from under the wall so............

How To Assemble an Above Ground Pool - Part 3 - Floor Pad Cove - INYOPools.com

Here is one video. There are a couple of others with it about installing an above ground pool.

I know with my liner you cannot really even tell the cove is even there. The liner is snug against the wall all the way down to the floor with only a slight curve where the cove it.

Kim

 

[DLS]

The cove makes sense. I did have some of the sand erode away over the years, the cove should provide support in the event it happens again. Thanks for the video resource. It showed the Gorilla Pad install relative to walls and coving, very helpful.

 

[Cvinsantm9]

I am looking for a used kayak pool. Do you have any connections?