Hypalon raft repair patching a raft or hypalon boat is not a horrible job. Rips happen, but you dont have to let a rip in your inflatable dinghy get you down. We stock dinghy accessories for inflatable boats in our michigan warehouse. A kit that contains 8 oz of hypalon glue, cleaner for the boat, 2 mixing containers, 2 brushes, sandpaper and instructions. The professional kits have all you need to make a lasting repair of your inflatable tubes using the industries best adhesive, polymarine adhesive 2990 for hypalon and 3026 for pvc. Azbond patch kit for hypalon patch kit for hypalon boats. Description achilles repair kits contain two orings, two pieces of gray floor fabric 6.
They have been proven for years to stand up again and again. Achilles tendonitis can sometimes be confused with another common but more severe injury of the achilles tendon known as achilles tendinosis. These inflatable boat and zodiac dinghy repair accessories include repair products, patch kits and glue, pvc and hypalon fabric, inflatable boat paint, internal leak sealer, launching wheels, and others. Tearaid fabric repair kit, 3 in x 5 ft roll, type a. Use this to repair any rips, tears or holes in you inflatable boat. This ensures consistent quality yeartoyear and boattoboat. I normally use the stabond 2 part adhesive and a repair patch of hypalon of the. The wear patches are cut from orca pennel hypalon fabric and come in a range of colours. Csm in a hot, enclosed space stinks like an old sulfurous inner tube.
If yours is made of hypalon i would suggest another approach. Nrs pennel orca raft and inflatable kayak repair kit. The extra large hypalon inflatable boat repair kit comes with 2. Find great deals on ebay for inflatable hypalon and hypalon inflatable boat. Achilles inflatable boats provide boaters with the highest quality tenders, unsurpassed customer service and a full five year warranty on seams and fabric. Inflatable boat patchrepair fabric material hypalon. You can purchase mek in a marine or hardware store. Achilles inflatable boat parts inflatable boat parts. Inflatable boat repair accessories, parts, and kits. They actually had everything i needed at the store. Learn how to repair a hypalon inflatable boat or raft.
Properly patching a hypalon raft or cataraft isnt difficult, but it does require specific tools, supplies and techniques. This item cannot be shipped via priority mail, ups air or ups select. Can someone tell me what kind of adhesive to use for patching hypalon. West marine repair kit for inflatable hypalon sport boat west. Our cover also features an elastic shock cord to ensure a tight fit. Hypalon inflatable boat repair kit repair reinforced hypalon fabric inflatable boats in wet or dry conditions bond hypalon fabric, metal, wood and plastics. A kit that contains 8 oz of hypalon glue, cleaner for the boat, 2 mixing containers, 2 brushes and instruction. I discovered smaller, cheaper patches still solid hypalon being sold at the trailhead in missoula and could have saved some bucks going that route. Achilles hypalon is a topnotch fabric, constructed in japan since 1978. Unfollow hypalon repair kit to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Inflatable dinghies are commonly made from either a pvc or hypalon material and require a repair glue specifically designed for one or the other. Every achilles boat is made with our own proven fourlayered fabric reinforced with achilles csm fabric. Marine inflatable boat repair kits defender marine. Repairing a pvc or hypalon dinghy doityourself advice. This is the same repair kit that comes with each new boat.
Achilles tendonitis is the name given to this condition and results from the irritation and inflammation of the large achilles tendon in the back of the ankle. Lsi360e achilles 2014 inflatable boat dinghy tender 52. At your soonest convenience, you can remove the repair and the pvc adhesive using polymarine p510 solvent for hypalon. Features of the nrs pennel orca raft and inflatable kayak repair kit repair parts are fitted in a water resistant dry box, with gasketlined lid this kit is intended to give you the basics to make an emergency onthewater repair see the parts list for the included items other items, such as toluene and clifton hypalon accelerator sold separately, are recommended for more complete, long. Tearaid hypalon inflatable boat repair kit west marine. Kit includes hypalon adhesive and a 6 x 12 hypalon fabric to ensure long lasting repairs on dinghies, sport boats and other inflatable craft. Achilles emergency repair kit hypalon csm whitegray c210wh. Our rib tube wear patches are supplied as a pair and are precut with rounded corners to prevent lifting. Repair nylonhypalonneoprene with this tough bonding formula. We are one of the few inflatable boat companies that manufacture our own fabric, and have for over 30 years.
For information on this repair kit and other inflatable boat repair items, visit our website at. If you can see the inside of the tube, through the valve, hypalon is a dark grey or black on the inside. Rips can easily be repaired with the right dinghy repair glue. Mercury emergency repair kit hypalon csm white 898175. Pvc will just scratch, remain glossy and there will be no difference in colour. Hypalon will matt down and produce a dust and suede like nap to the abrasion. Due to the unavailability of mek in a swipe form, we could not provide it. The emergency kit is ideal for a quick repair to keep you going until a full and durable repair can be made. Orcas hypalon is produced in france and is todays leader in the military world for the construction of in. Achilles emergency repair kit hypalon csm whitegray c210wh includes glue, white and gray patches, sandpaper and orange plastic storage tube.
Lsi360e achilles 2014 inflatable boat dinghy tender 48. Inflatable boat repair accessories, parts, fabric, paint, sealant and much more. Both rear tubes punctured and then were repaired, the boat was then used for the remainder of the 2014 boating season. If the patch and adhesive is cold and stiff, using a hot air gun might help to soften the adhesive and patch but make sure your solvents and flammables sealed and well away from the hot air gun. Doing it in the field could prove difficult as the drying time requires a full day in the sun but its a possible to do serious patch jobs in your home with the right supplies. Inflatable boat patchrepair fabric material hypalon gray. A pvc patch is a chemical weld, a csm patch is an adhesive surface bond. Since 1968, west marine has grown to over 250 local stores, with knowledgeable associates happy to assist. Utilizing quad layered seams, hypalon fabric, simple oar systems, and bulletproof valves, achilles has proven themselves over the last 40 years. Inflatable rafts, catarafts and kayaks plus frames and straps and more. Achilles inflatable boat cover lsr290, does not cover motor, sunbrella captains navy, sale. An achilles inflatable boat has a reputation of making a rugged hypalon boat with a high quality of craftsmanship and a very good quality dinghy.
Hypalon adhesive how to repair inflatable boat tubes. Vintage achilles hypalon inflatable boat air valve repair. In this instructional video, the nrs repairs department shows you the. Achilles hb315dx rib inflatable hull hypalon rigid boat. Patch repair material for hypalon inflatable boats pack of 2 each. Inflatable boat repair kits and toobseal inflatable boat. Orca oers a 10 year manufacturers warranty against delimitation and manufacturer defects. Inland marine usa offers a full range of quality inflatable boat and rubber dinghy sealant, patch kits and other repair and restoration products. Repair kit for hypalon inflatable boats supplied in a hard waterproof container with tamper proof lid. We offer this fabric in cut 6 x 6 squares and 12 x 12 squares. We cannot ship glues in the air because they are hazardous materials.
If you need parts, accessories, inflatable boat repair kits, rib cleaner or replacement inflatable boat valves for any make of rigid inflatable or dinghy we stock everything you need to care for, maintain, repair and clean hypalon or pvc fabrics and rib and inflatable boats tubes or collars. Inflatable boat repair accessories, parts, fabric, paint. The parent company of achilles boats is achilles wendt agenturen b. Suitable for avon, ab, achilles, avon, caribe, nautica, novurania, tug, walker bay and all other hypalon inflatables. Inflatable boat repair kit 9 pcs orange for neoprene hypalon rubber osculati see more like this. Available in light gray and dark gray neoprene side is textured, eliminating the need for sanding prior to gluing use an adhesive intended for use with hypalon inflatable boats. Using the right adhesive or glue for your zodiac inflatable boat or other type is half the battle. Shop nrs for rafting, inflatable repair, repair kits.
If youre looking for dinghy accessories for your inflatable boat were your dinghy accessories supplier. Includes glue, patches, valve removal tool, and orange plastic storage tube. The stuff that achilles put in their repair kit came out more or less completely congealed and it doesnt say on the tube what it is so that i can go buy some more. This is a custom boat cover designed for achilles lsr290 model. Ive patched a bunch of hypalon, it takes a lot more skill, care, and time than patching pvc. Achilles repair kits contain two orings, two pieces of gray floor fabric 6 x 6, two pieces of colored hull fabric 6 x 6, emery cloth and a tube of achilles glue. For sport, dynamic and ocean runner hypalon 2008 and later models. Bixlers inflatable boat repair kit is the only kit available in two hypalon repair kits and two pvc repair kit sizes with all the materials required to do your own repair as well as 8 oz of toobseal liquid interior sealant, enough to repair one air chamber of your boat. Achilles repair kits contain two orings, two pieces of gray floor fabric 6. Glue adhesive for hypalon inflatable boats repair kit ab. Available in light gray and dark gray neoprene side is textured, eliminating the need.