How do I repair a leak in my Hypalon inflatable boat ?
Small repairs and the addition of small accessories may be attempted by the owner if factory gluing instructions are followed closely. Rips or holes larger than one inch in the air chambers or within two inches of a seam should be repaired with internal and external patches by a professional repair technician at a certified repair facility. Recommended solvent: The solvent used at the factories is called Toluene or Toluol. It is often available at paint, hardware or plumbing stores as a cleaning solvent. You can also use MEK (methyl ethyl ketone). It is often available at paint, hardware or plumbing stores, sold as a cleaner for PVC pipes or lacquer thinner. For non-critical bonds you might substitute acetone. Glue: Your boat came equipped with a tube of one part Hypalon glue. You can also use Zodiac #7097 Universal Glue, Avon Adhesive (one or two part), Bostik® or other Hypalon or rubber glues. Do not use glue that is not specifically intended for Hypalon fabric. PVC glue will not bon
