eetdrt88
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patching inflatables
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 easy
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Martyman
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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.
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jrbaja
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We should stress the importance of
the cleaning part! Makes all the difference in the world!!
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woody with a view
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my friend is going thru the same dilema. how do you weight it down with out the weight becoming glued to the boat?
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patches
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bruce R Leech
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| Quote: | 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]
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Bruce R Leech
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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.
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elizabeth
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| Quote: | 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.
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