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

 

Can anybody help me please?

 

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.

 

See http://www.allinflatables.com/support/pvc.html

 

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.

 

Use Contact Cement! Works the best!


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I appreciate J3 a lot for your information. However, I can not buy the glue you mentioned in Vietnam. I will use CDK method.

Thank CDK.

 

You're welcome Dangtue.
The dingy I once repaired with contact cement ended in the dumpster.