Airdeck repair advice needed

[Locozodiac]

Good size patch and repair, congrats, next time keep anchor forlded inside a proper bag or hang it from middle bow rope tie if your sib has one and forget all about anchor junping and injuring top air floor.

Would be advisable with a metal file, file round both anchor points and all folding, non folding parts to be smooth to touch. Will avoid fabric cuts, abrassions, etc.

Happy Sibbing

[dznf0g]

Thanks, It goes in a heavy canvas bag, then strapped to the center seat. Don't know why I didn't stow it that day.....I'm sure it was my wife's fault!

BTW Patch has held 100% perfectly well since repair.

[RIBFIXER]

Hi all, the repair is impossible to effect internally, follow the normal repair methods for PVC fabrics. The patch should ideally be 1.5 " larger than the damage in all directions for adidtional strength, the vital thing to observe is the MAXIMUM humidity can not exceed 60 %.
Alternatively consult a pro for a repair, although they cost money it can save you more if you get it wrong.
Good luck
RIBFIXER.

[dznf0g]

Well my patch failed today. Adhesive failed. How about some tips for removing the old patch, prepping and application of new patch.??
Any new and improved adhesives?

[Fenlander]

9yrs is not bad for a DIY patch which may not have been made up to factory conditions. In truth another one as good for a further 9yrs ought to be enough because by that time it is likely glue failure would have affected the rest of the construction.

Re the new patch... Ideally (in my experience) temp around 20-25 deg C, humidity under 60%, prep with mek and use a decent inflatable boat specific 2-part glue... keep rolling the patch now and again for a few hours after applying. Leave for a full 7 days before inflating.