Strecker25
Petty Officer 2nd Class
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Hi all, I have a 1999 West/Zodiac RU310HP inflatable. While in the sun yesterday, the glue on the bottom failed and separated from the tubes. I've read this is a common occurrence, and am just happy it didn't happen while I was in 20ft of water driving around.
At any rate, I'd like to get her fixed up. After reading many threads I've seen people have good luck re gluing with HH-66 Vinyl Cement. I also read one thread where someone used Oatey X-15 shower vinyl adhesive. The MSDS show HH-66 uses MEK as the active ingredient, while X-15 is Tetrahydrofuran. I don't know much about either, but those are clearly different chemicals.
I also did a test section using the included repair glue, and it seems to make a very strong bond, but to get enough to fix the whole bottom would cost a small fortune.
Any advice is very welcome, of course this happens right before memorial day...
Here's a pic of the damage.
At any rate, I'd like to get her fixed up. After reading many threads I've seen people have good luck re gluing with HH-66 Vinyl Cement. I also read one thread where someone used Oatey X-15 shower vinyl adhesive. The MSDS show HH-66 uses MEK as the active ingredient, while X-15 is Tetrahydrofuran. I don't know much about either, but those are clearly different chemicals.
I also did a test section using the included repair glue, and it seems to make a very strong bond, but to get enough to fix the whole bottom would cost a small fortune.
Any advice is very welcome, of course this happens right before memorial day...
Here's a pic of the damage.