[C320-list] Zodiac Repair Kit

[Warren Updike]

John, check out Inflatable Boat Parts https://bit.ly/2NrRMii They were recommended to me by a boater I highly respect for his boat knowledge. This link is for Weaver 2 Part 1/4 Liter Hypalon glue. I haven't used this as I have, in the past, used Polymarine 2-part from Defender. They are about the same price. They, IBP, also have: Weaver Crossover 2-part adhesive, 8 ounce - Works on both PVC and Hypalon. Interesting, as on my dinghy, some parts appear to be rubber like rub rail. Might want to contact Weaver before using the Crossover.

Here is what Polymarine says about gluing rubber to PVC: ([sic]...the PVC adhesive won't adhere to rubber. The Hypalon adhesive won't adhere to PVC. The PVC adhesive will adhere to the Hypalon adhesive." Solution: apply a coat of Hypalon to the rubber and let it flash-off. Then, apply the PVC to both the rubber and the PCV per instructions. Seems the Weaver Crossover 2-part may solve this issue.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62
Middle River, MD (Chesapeake Bay)

-----Original Message-----
From: John Jacobs [mailto:johjacob1 at mac.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2018 3:10 PM
To: C320-list at catalina320.com
Subject: [C320-list] Zodiac Repair Kit

Hi
I've been searching on line for a Hypalon repair kit for my Zodiac tender.  I tried Defender but they reference their $34 kit as only for "temporary repair". ?
Does anyone have a handle on a source for a couple of Hypalon Patches and the appropriate Hypalon glue?

John
S/V Surprise