Clipper 343 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I have a zodiac 2.6m with a fibreglass bottom. There is a slow leak from under the fabric of join of the tube to the hull. I have the correct patches and glue etc, but dont think that will do any good, as patching the end of the join will just result in the air leaking past. Its a slow leak, so I tried unsuccessfully to jam some sika in there. Does anyone have any bright ideas on how to fix? White stuff (sika) in second photo is where air is escaping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan 4 Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I think the existing seam has to be removed with heat, leak patched then re glue the seam. Can be done at home but probably better for a pro job if the rib is in great condition otherwise. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 343 Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 I think the existing seam has to be removed with heat, leak patched then re glue the seam. Can be done at home but probably better for a pro job if the rib is in great condition otherwise. Bugger. Anyone got any suggestion on who might be able to do it? Is in otherwise good condition, so dont want to stuff it up Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dambo 44 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 https://www.wilcomarineservices.co.nz/InflatableBoatServicing.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fish 0 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Sailors corner have a product, you put it inside the tubes, to seal leaks such as this. Like a wash around internal solution. I haven't used it, it's not cheap. But if it's only a slow leak it may be effective. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan 4 Posted November 16, 2017 Share Posted November 16, 2017 wow if you try that product let us know how it works... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonathan 4 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 thats the correct way to fix this..... i reckon a pro job be about 200 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytom 641 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 used one those tyre pando things in a pelican tubed dinghy once,total failure due to no heat unlike a car tyre,pump it in and drive, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Priscilla II 387 Posted November 19, 2017 Share Posted November 19, 2017 Pay a professional to fix and voila you may be poorer but not deflated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Deep Purple 511 Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 https://www.wilcomarineservices.co.nz/InflatableBoatServicing.html These guys are awesome. Fixed my inflatable in super quick time. Can't recommend them enough Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chewing Gum 17 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 These guys are awesome. Fixed my inflatable in super quick time. Can't recommend them enough +1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 323 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Just taken the club rubber duckie to Terminator Boats, Albany for repairs, great service speedie turnaround, thanks Kevin. Yes us toy boaters do have big boats, well a 2.2m Aquapro with a 2hp Yamaha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottiE 174 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I wonder whether actually cutting open the tube, adjacent from the seam and then installing a decent patch "inside" and then reparing the cut wouldn't infact be the best solution. you'd then be able to apply some reasonable compression to the repair site while the clean acess slot would be a much tidier repair. Locate the slot/hole so that you can put a tidy well profiled patch over with no overlaps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chewing Gum 17 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Wilco is very good Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SloopJohnB 323 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I had a 1 -2 week delay at Wilco but Terminator straight away service. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jon 359 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 I’ve tried that Pooh that you put inside, didn’t work for long as the whole seam was slowly parting However my brother in law used it on his aquapro that had a few tiny pin holes and when he sold it 5 years later it was still working fine. So sounds like yours may be worth a crack or try Scottie’s idea or pay the pro. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crazyhorse 47 Posted August 10, 2018 Share Posted August 10, 2018 Theres a bloke up in the Bombays who does a good job as a sideline. Works out of a automotive workshop near the BP from memory. Did our maxon, reasonable price and good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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