Well I made a new patch and have no idea
Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2007 2:39 am
if it is going to work.
My old rolalex Rival has had many repairs, including new gunnels (oak), a large kevlar patch under and in front of the saddle including kevlar strap tiedown points and a big kevlar patch on the outside stern. (which is also in need of new resin).
There is (was I hope) an 8 inch split in the inside stern goin deep into the foam.
I cut away some of the foam, lifted the lining and forced a new glue I am trying up under the foam and floor. I also filled the hole with this glue. The glue is called "Anchor-tite. It is a waterproof marine 2 part epoxy by Dvcon. They say that it is vibration and shock resistant and is supposed have 30% flexibility (whatever that means). You can apply it underwater.
Like I said, I have no idea if it will work, or more exactly, for how long it will work. I am sure it will keep water out until it cracks. How long that will be or how hard a wack it will take is a complete mystery.
I'll try to let you know when and under what circumstances the patch goes south. Chris Kelly
My old rolalex Rival has had many repairs, including new gunnels (oak), a large kevlar patch under and in front of the saddle including kevlar strap tiedown points and a big kevlar patch on the outside stern. (which is also in need of new resin).
There is (was I hope) an 8 inch split in the inside stern goin deep into the foam.
I cut away some of the foam, lifted the lining and forced a new glue I am trying up under the foam and floor. I also filled the hole with this glue. The glue is called "Anchor-tite. It is a waterproof marine 2 part epoxy by Dvcon. They say that it is vibration and shock resistant and is supposed have 30% flexibility (whatever that means). You can apply it underwater.
Like I said, I have no idea if it will work, or more exactly, for how long it will work. I am sure it will keep water out until it cracks. How long that will be or how hard a wack it will take is a complete mystery.
I'll try to let you know when and under what circumstances the patch goes south. Chris Kelly