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08-20-2010, 07:38 AM
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| Need help with inflexible boat repair Hello everybody! I have a Zodiac inflexible boat. Now, it has come apart in some places, and I want to repair it myself. The problem is that I don't know which kind of glue I should use. Can I use the glue which people use to join PVC water pipe? Thanks a lot  |
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08-20-2010, 10:10 PM
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| As long as it's a post 1996 year the zodiac is likely PVC; pre 1996 and it's likely Hypalon like Avon, etc. I've only repaired one zodiac where the tubes came off from both the transom and started coming off from the floor. I went with the genuine zodiac glue ( Zodiac #7097 Universal "Polymarine" Urethane (PVC) Glue) -- I'm not sure about using generic pvc fabric glue - the boat is worth $1000 so I want the best possible. Preparation is key - cleaning with MEK solvent wash (recommended 3 times before glue application) and have another set or couple sets of hands if possible to align everything perfectly and neatly. If it's a big area that has come apart you need to think about how you will hold/clamp/etc. it in place while it sets during the repair or you'll end up with something not right. |
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08-20-2010, 10:10 PM
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#5
08-21-2010, 04:05 AM
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| After cleaning/degreasing with paint thinner or gasoline, prime with Sika 206 G+P, let dry for 10 minutes, then use any polyurethane bonding compound like Sikaflex 292/295/296 to repair the separated parts. The crucial part is using the primer, without that any attempt to repair an old inflatable is bound to fail.
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#6
08-21-2010, 01:05 PM
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| Use Contact Cement! Works the best! I have some brand new Valves for sale if you need them. Just $25 each WickedGoodOutdoors@Maine.rrr.com  |
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#7
08-21-2010, 01:41 PM
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| Ahhh, some sales promotion maybe seen as salt in the soup, but that guy is a PITA with his free adverts............... |
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#9
08-22-2010, 03:37 AM
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| You're welcome Dangtue. The dingy I once repaired with contact cement ended in the dumpster.
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