Hello,
My inflatable boat has sprung a leak where the three seams meet.
Looking for ideas how to repair! Do I dehiscence the seams then re-glue? Inject a little superglue and patch over the top?
Anyone tried "toobseal" product?
Kind regards, Josh
There was a post on this before can't find it now but I think the conclusion was this - need 2903 solvent primer also.
www.whitworths.com.au/polymarine-pvc-inflatable-boat-adhesive-2-part-250ml
Post here on toobseal
www.rib.net/forum/f50/toobseal-and-f470-68754.html
Select to expand quoter13 said..
There was a post on this before can't find it now but I think the conclusion was this - need 2903 solvent primer also.
www.whitworths.com.au/polymarine-pvc-inflatable-boat-adhesive-2-part-250ml
Post here on toobseal
www.rib.net/forum/f50/toobseal-and-f470-68754.html
You also need to make sure what your boat is made of, as some repair kits won't work on some materials. The solvent/cleaner is really important.
It could be one of these. Hypalon (CSM) PVC, Vinyl, Urethane or Neoprene (CR)
Acetone worked fine as a cleaner/solvent on my PVC dinghy, but is pretty savage so go easy and try it on some scrap or a non-critical section first. The WW's 2-pack PVC glue (Az-Bond?) works well if you follow the instructions to the letter.
Forget about any adhesives but a 2-pack type that is specific to your boat's material.
I have seen the results of people trying to go cheap and use contact cement, or PVC pipe glue. Don't even think about it.
Cheers, Graeme
Thank you. I tried the toobseal this afternoon and (now 4hrs later) she's still holding.
Soap spray indicates there remains a leak, however much smaller.
I intend to try "aquaseal" then patch over the top with g-flex.
Will report back. Thanks for the advices.
Josh
