Another Glue Question!

Marc Evans · Post by **Marc Evans** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 9:49 pm

About a month ago I purchased Gabe's (oopsiflipped) Spanish Fly - Thanks Gabe, I'm looking forward to getting worked in the boat.

Well, I've completely re-done the outfitting by building a new thigh-hook system (as per Smerda's posted recommendations) and am wondering about attaching it to the boat. I know that Weldwood in the red can is the standard method, but what about something less permanent? Would velcro or some other non-permanent method work? My reason for wanting something of a less permanent nature is that I might want, at a later date, to change the trim of the boat. Any thoughts are welcome.

Marc

the great gonzo · Post by **the great gonzo** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:02 pm

I have seen doublei-sided carpet tape being used for this purpose, just don't go into big holes like Phil's on the Ottawa with it, or you may end up with a yard sale of foam pieces.

martin a.k.a. the great gonzo!

Post by **sbroam** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 10:36 pm

Weldwood has always been a good permanent but fairly removable adhesive for me - stuffs sticks well enough for heavy duty use, but with application of putty knife and leverage, up it comes.

cbcboat · Post by **cbcboat** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:22 pm

I've used the industrial strength velcro they sell at Ace Hardware. You can buy it by the foot. It has held pretty good for me.
B

ezwater · Post by **ezwater** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:31 pm

The only problem I have with Weldwood or other contact cements is that some complex foam shapes are hard to lay in with the one-shot method needed. For those I have used a variety of slower, non-contact glues, mostly urethanes. Of course in that case it is necessary to make sure that all parts of the foam shape stay in good contact during the glue setting process.

Marc Evans · Post by **Marc Evans** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:33 pm

Martin, SBroam and Cbcboat - Thanks for the thoughts. I've got all three of the suggestions at home. I think that I may go with the velcro. We'll call it a test - Because if it doesn't work I'll just go back to the Weldwood. I'll give you an update after some time in the boat.

Marc

C-Dawg · Post by **C-Dawg** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:02 am

You can use weldwood on just a small spot area or two, then when you are happy with the position go full coverage. Just finished a Remix 69 and will use it on the Upper Yough this weekend!