Repair of Sportiak Dingy

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Frank Doyle

I have a Sportiak Dingy that has a narrow separation about two inches long on the bottom. Has anyone had any success patching these boats with ksome kind of adhesive?
 
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Jim WIllis

Need to know if hypalon or vinyl

Inflatables made of hypalon are very durable and do not "sweat" plasticizer. THey use a two part glue that is very durbable and can be fairly easily repaired. Welded vinyl seams are durbable but any glued seam (wven two part gloue) will eventually deteriorate in hot sunny conditions becuase the "sweated" plasticizer comes up under the glue causing the joint to be weakened. That is why many repair shops will not touch vinyl boats, especially certain makes - or will offer no prolonged warranty. Need more info for specific reply. Thanks Jim Willis
 
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