[C320-list] Zodiac Repair Kit

[John Jacobs]

Warren:

Thanks for the send and thanks for sharing your knowledge.  It appears that there are many products out on the web that are really only for PVC and the write-ups are not always clear as to the efficacy when used on a Hypalon dinghy.  Greg, S/V Hoop Dancer, has generously offered to send me his kit.

John
S/V Surprise
> On Jul 4, 2018, at 4:37 PM, Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> 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