just got a used inflatable...already has a few patches....so i'm anticipating having to put a patch on at some point......anybody got any
pointers....i've heard its not easyMartyman - 3-10-2005 at 09:33 PM
It is not that hard. Clean first with toluene or acetone. Use the two part glue specifically for your type of boat (either PVC or Hypalon). Rough up
the gluing surface, follow directions- its not too bad. Try to weight it down when its drying to get all edges.
Martyman
We should stress the importance of
jrbaja - 3-12-2005 at 01:32 PM
the cleaning part! Makes all the difference in the world!!woody with a view - 3-12-2005 at 03:24 PM
my friend is going thru the same dilema. how do you weight it down with out the weight becoming glued to the boat?
patches
comitan - 3-12-2005 at 04:06 PM
The 2 part adhesive is basically a contact cement you let it dry then put it together and preferably use a roller on it or pound it with you
fist!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Bruce R Leech - 3-13-2005 at 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by woody in ob
my friend is going thru the same dilema. how do you weight it down with out the weight becoming glued to the boat?
use a piece of waxed paper between the patch and the weight.
[Edited on 3-13-2005 by Bruce R Leech]Bruce R Leech - 3-13-2005 at 08:39 AM
in an emergency you can use PVC pipe glue.
For fast temporary repairs use Duct tape never go any where in Baja without this necessity.elizabeth - 3-13-2005 at 10:40 AM
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Originally posted by eetdrt88
..i've heard its not easy
We have a SeaEagle inflatable kayak...got a small puncture paddling around the bay in front of the beach on Coronado Island...pulled it in, put a
patch on, ate lunch, and took it back out...held beautifully...it was very easy...but the cleaning part is very important.
