hypalon repair

[reuben_j_cogburn]

Anyone here ever repair a hypalon zodiac? Mine has been in drydock for a few years with a rip at the transom, and a few other patches needing attention.
I have heard that the repairs need a pretty consitant temperature...
Any experience in most appreciated!

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

There is a paint that you can use to seal it up. Sunlight is a killer for Hypalon so keep it in the shade. Patch the bigger stuff, then paint it. https://www.jamestowndistributors.com/userportal/product.do?part=440094&engine=adwords&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsujd6eTw1AIVxbXACh14tAV6EAQYAiABEgK6dvD_BwE

I assume there are other brands, not sure about regional products. Try Alaska Mining and Diving. You might also check out VIP Distributing in Anchorage. I used to buy a lot of stuff from them. They are distributors, and have a lot of stuff than can fix you up.
They were bought out and some guys left, can't think of many people I know there still, maybe Brian. He was running it last I was there.

 

[reuben_j_cogburn]

I checked the link out quick... But I will have to study it more... although I don't see how it could mend a tear at the transom, I'd still like to treat it with something.
That last trip into town was rather chilly with 5" of water inside, and it handled like a rock!

 

[Kevin]

Reuben:
When I was a teenager, I worked for a raft rental company out in Utah, we painted the rafts with a thick paint. Gaco paint. I just looked it up, and the company makes more stuff now as well. You might check them out. I remember the paint being pretty thick and sticky. That grey/silver color on inflatable rafts.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I checked the link out quick... But I will have to study it more... although I don't see how it could mend a tear at the transom, I'd still like to treat it with something.
That last trip into town was rather chilly with 5" of water inside, and it handled like a rock!

You are going to have to patch that before painting it.

 

[Colonialgirl]

How about that stuff the guy in the TV ad uses to glue the boat back together after he cuts it in half?
He also uses it to stop pressure leaks in pipes, etc etc. The same outfit makes a thick flexible coating too.
Sorry I cant recall the name; something like "FLEXSEAL"--------
Never mind, looked it up; CHeck out this website:
https://www.flexsealproducts.com/

 

[gramps]

Thanks CG, I had never heard of it before, but seems as indispensable as baling war, duct tape, and gum!
gramps

 

[reuben_j_cogburn]

TV?

I'll look into that stuff as well... I'm gonna try and get it done by fall.
Thanks for all the advice!

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I haven't tried that FLEXSEAL, or whatever, but it's worth looking into. They might carry it at Walmart, I don't know. They have some spray and some tape and such. Big thing would be how well it holds up over time. I'd try their tape first and then maybe paint it with the above mentioned stuff.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xzN6FM5x_E

 

[gramps]

Shizzam! That stuff is good! Reuben it looks like something you could use. Good luck!
gramps

 

[reuben_j_cogburn]

The flexseal looks interesting. I wrote the company to be sure...

Ciao ya'll

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I might try the tape for taking care of tears and such, but after that I'd paint the Hypalon with the proper stuff.

 

[Bear Paw Jack]

I went back and watched the commercial. EVERYTHING they used the tape on was rigid. I might get some for emergencies but on hypalon, that is going to be soft frequently and for long periods, I'm not so sure. I'd be curious to see what they say.

 

[Colonialgirl]

I went back and watched the commercial. EVERYTHING they used the tape on was rigid. I might get some for emergencies but on hypalon, that is going to be soft frequently and for long periods, I'm not so sure. I'd be curious to see what they say.

Used some of the "coating" stuff and it IS flexible; Matter of fact, I have a pair of Moccasins (brand name slips my mind) and the "sole" material finally broke off; So I coated the bottoms with Flexseal and let them cure for two or three days (the solvents used STINK) That was almost a year ago and it has held up under daily wear !! I suspect the tape will perform well on a flexible surface with its great adhesion and a coating on top will make it even better.