I'm on the Ohio River in Pittsburgh so we don't have that many serious waves unless a cruiser goes by plowing. That's what did it yesterday. I will check them for sure though.
I was riding yesterday (beautiful day) and was hitting some big waves. My alarm went off and the temp light came on. I immediately shut the ski down and took the seat off. It smelled like coolant and was steaming. I looked in the back of my ski and found the coolant bottle came out of the...
I agree the Laundromat is the way to go. You may have to re-waterproof it after though. I have had great results with 303 Fabric Guard.
http://www.goldeagle.com/product/303-fabric-guard