I have just experienced a ripped seam on a Titan inflatable. As I read on this site PVC is the same color in and out so I guess I am dealing with PVC. The seam has let go about 4 inches long. Any help would be great on how to repair this seam.
You will also need glue. Here is the recommended glue which you will have more than enough for the repair listed above. 2-part PVC Glue.
Thanks, if you have any more questions let us know!
Due to the fact that I live in Bermuda and the humidity s usually high, I’m a little worried from what I read that it is very hard to get this glue to bond tight. What do you think?
Also, do you recommend patching or using some kind of seam tape after I glue the seam back together because I read that it is very difficult to get the seams air tight.
Thank you for your question.
1. I would advise you to make the repairs in a controlled environment like a garage or shed, but as long as it is a dry day, you should be ok. (ie. not raining.)
I was recently given a 10 year old Bombard Inflatbale. The rubber that is attached to the wood section in the rear has separated from the inflatable section. Can someone please advise what is used to clean the surfaces and what type of glue should be used.
Thanks!
Thanks for your questions. Your Bombard is made out of a fabric called PVC. You will need a two part pvc glue and cleaner which we sell. 2-Part PVC Glue
The two part glue is MEK and the glue itself. The two need to be mixed together in order to work. You can also use a very small amount of MEK to clean the area that you will be gluing but do not let the MEK set on the boat very long for it is very potent stuff.
I HAVE A 10.2 INFLATABLE BOAT USA…IT HAS A WOOD FLOOR THE RAIL AROUND THE PERIMITER IS ROTTED OUT I NEED TO REPLACE IT…IT INTERLOCKS, IT IS ACTUALLY 2 PIECES WHEN FITTED TOGETHER THEY OVERLAP TO PREVENT BENDING. I AM LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE RAIL OR THE TOTAL BOTTOM.
I have an old zodiac (definitely before 1985. I think it is about 1975 to 1980, and plate on the transom says model is 2245. From the ‘fabric id’ page on your site I think the boat is hypalon. A few questions: Is there a place I can buy the right glue for this boat is Seattle? If I apply patches what material can I use, and where can I get it? Also, after applying patches is there some material I can use to glue over the edges of patches both to make patches adhere better and to make them more hydrodynamic (less drag from having edge of patch drag through water)? Alternatively (for the hydrodynamic part) can I just cut the patch with a tapered edge or will that make the edge peel up faster? Thanks very much for your help.
Your boat is a MK II C, 12′6″ The model 2245 was made from 1975 to 1979. All Zodiacs made proir to 1980 were Hypalon fabric. You can purchase our 8 oz. 2 part adhisive which works very well for permanent repairs for $29.95. Shipping to Seattlw, around $7.50. We also sell fabric by the square foot, part # (Z7027FT). We usually do not need to worry about leading edges of a patch when the correct glue is used, cutting the patch angles toward the bow also helps. Good luck with your repairs, you have a good model Zodiac.
We can always try to find you the replacement parts that you need. I need to know the boat model, the serie number, and the serial number of the boat in order to identify your floor system. You can locate the previous mentioned information through this link -> Identify your Zodiac .
Hi Folks, after doing some on-line research, I discoverd that the SRV (semi-recessed valve) has 2 assemblies for the CADET 285 FastRoller; the top (part#Z60216) consists of cap etc.; the bottom (part #Z60217) consists of the green pop-up value and its seat. Well, somehow I busted the pop-up and the seat below self-destructed. Fragments of the seat are now in the starboard tube. I just wanted to confirm that this now is a job for the dealer. I would expect the dealer tech would have to delaminate the fabric ring around top assembly and remove the entire SRV; retrieve broken fragements which could potentially puncture the ZODIAC; install a new lower assembly; and glue (re-laminate) the fabric ring back on to the tube. Am I correct in this assumption? This situation does not strike me as a “do-it-yourselfer”.. I expect at least 2 hours labour and perhaps $75 in parts bringing this job in at around $300 (CDN). Does this sound reasonable? Thanks folks
Charlie, you have it about right, although we sometimes choose to go inside a tube in different locations depends on how well we can cover it up to try to make it look not repaired.. Take Care
Ron M
I have just experienced a ripped seam on a Titan inflatable. As I read on this site PVC is the same color in and out so I guess I am dealing with PVC. The seam has let go about 4 inches long. Any help would be great on how to repair this seam.
Here is another link which is very useful for identifying boat fabric.
You will also need glue. Here is the recommended glue which you will have more than enough for the repair listed above.
2-part PVC Glue.
Thanks, if you have any more questions let us know!
Due to the fact that I live in Bermuda and the humidity s usually high, I’m a little worried from what I read that it is very hard to get this glue to bond tight. What do you think?
Also, do you recommend patching or using some kind of seam tape after I glue the seam back together because I read that it is very difficult to get the seams air tight.
Thank you for your question.
1. I would advise you to make the repairs in a controlled environment like a garage or shed, but as long as it is a dry day, you should be ok. (ie. not raining.)
2. Seam tape is the way to go.
Thanks.
I was recently given a 10 year old Bombard Inflatbale. The rubber that is attached to the wood section in the rear has separated from the inflatable section. Can someone please advise what is used to clean the surfaces and what type of glue should be used.
Thanks!
Thanks for your questions. Your Bombard is made out of a fabric called PVC. You will need a two part pvc glue and cleaner which we sell. 2-Part PVC Glue
The two part glue is MEK and the glue itself. The two need to be mixed together in order to work. You can also use a very small amount of MEK to clean the area that you will be gluing but do not let the MEK set on the boat very long for it is very potent stuff.
I HAVE A 10.2 INFLATABLE BOAT USA…IT HAS A WOOD FLOOR THE RAIL AROUND THE PERIMITER IS ROTTED OUT I NEED TO REPLACE IT…IT INTERLOCKS, IT IS ACTUALLY 2 PIECES WHEN FITTED TOGETHER THEY OVERLAP TO PREVENT BENDING. I AM LOOKING FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE RAIL OR THE TOTAL BOTTOM.
What is the brand and year of your inflatable?
I have an old zodiac (definitely before 1985. I think it is about 1975 to 1980, and plate on the transom says model is 2245. From the ‘fabric id’ page on your site I think the boat is hypalon. A few questions: Is there a place I can buy the right glue for this boat is Seattle? If I apply patches what material can I use, and where can I get it? Also, after applying patches is there some material I can use to glue over the edges of patches both to make patches adhere better and to make them more hydrodynamic (less drag from having edge of patch drag through water)? Alternatively (for the hydrodynamic part) can I just cut the patch with a tapered edge or will that make the edge peel up faster? Thanks very much for your help.
Your boat is a MK II C, 12′6″ The model 2245 was made from 1975 to 1979. All Zodiacs made proir to 1980 were Hypalon fabric. You can purchase our 8 oz. 2 part adhisive which works very well for permanent repairs for $29.95. Shipping to Seattlw, around $7.50. We also sell fabric by the square foot, part # (Z7027FT). We usually do not need to worry about leading edges of a patch when the correct glue is used, cutting the patch angles toward the bow also helps. Good luck with your repairs, you have a good model Zodiac.
We can always try to find you the replacement parts that you need. I need to know the boat model, the serie number, and the serial number of the boat in order to identify your floor system. You can locate the previous mentioned information through this link -> Identify your Zodiac .
Without this information , we are aiming blind.
Thank you.
Hi Folks, after doing some on-line research, I discoverd that the SRV (semi-recessed valve) has 2 assemblies for the CADET 285 FastRoller; the top (part#Z60216) consists of cap etc.; the bottom (part #Z60217) consists of the green pop-up value and its seat. Well, somehow I busted the pop-up and the seat below self-destructed. Fragments of the seat are now in the starboard tube. I just wanted to confirm that this now is a job for the dealer. I would expect the dealer tech would have to delaminate the fabric ring around top assembly and remove the entire SRV; retrieve broken fragements which could potentially puncture the ZODIAC; install a new lower assembly; and glue (re-laminate) the fabric ring back on to the tube. Am I correct in this assumption? This situation does not strike me as a “do-it-yourselfer”.. I expect at least 2 hours labour and perhaps $75 in parts bringing this job in at around $300 (CDN). Does this sound reasonable? Thanks folks
Charlie, you have it about right, although we sometimes choose to go inside a tube in different locations depends on how well we can cover it up to try to make it look not repaired.. Take Care
Ron M