Reparing an old Zodiac

[hick seaslead]

Have just got a 4 Meter Zodiac that leaks Air.

Have heard that there is an Spray/Brush on Rubber that is quite durable and would plug Air and Water leaks.
Also fills in scratches

Does any one know what it is aod/or who makes the product?

[longliner45]

monkey grip tire patch kit ,,,sold at pep boys auto ,good stuff

[hick seaslead]

sorry about not replying sooner internet probs.

I should have also added that

The boat has a few Holes some in harder to reach places and have also just discovered that the valves do not turn to isolate the 3 seperate air compartments as they have become cloged with salt crystals.
Is there an easy way to remove the salt with out removing the valves from the boat?

rob

[longliner45]

spray water with a garden hose into the valves to disolve the salt

[hick seaslead]

Thanx mate
will try after work tomorrow

[mcse_jax]

The material you've been looking for is SRC Tuff Coat. It's a 2 part system with a sealant coat then a synthetic rubber coating. I am fixing to redo my 16 foot zepplin rib's tubes with it, if you can wait a couple weeks I'll let you know how good it is.

[charmc]

If the fresh water hose flush does not free up the air valves, try soaking the valves (hard to do, but should be possible with the cells deflated, perhaps a wide tub or tray will help). Some vinegar added to the water will help dissolve inorganic (salt) deposits. Warming the water to 35 C or thereabouts before soaking will help, with or without the vinegar.

A worthwhile project; good luck, mate!