repair inflatable FLOOR

[activa]

Hi, I picked up a 7' inflatable dinghy--marked "FREE" by the side of the road. It's a "Norlantic" brand and it's in good condition EXCEPT--the floor rubber coating has dried out and has large holes in it (the fabric on the floor is still intact).

There's lots of info about re-gluing the floor to the pontoons, but I just need to re-rubberize the floor itself. What do I use?

 

[likalar]

Re: repair inflatable FLOOR

I don't know that brand, but here's a product line/company that might be a start.....Look around this site for a solution. I've used their coating years ago to seal rope ends to prevent fraying.

http://www.plastidip.com/diy.php

Larry

 

[nobrainsd]

Re: repair inflatable FLOOR

http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wc...toreNum=10110&subdeptNum=10594&classNum=10646

I'm not sure if plastidip would adhere well, become stiff when cold or adhere to itself or the floor if rolled. The liquid rubber works well if you need to fill over the exposed fabric. There are one and two part paints that are available if you just want a top coat.

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: repair inflatable FLOOR

Or send to a boat shop to replace for a new floor, of course ask for a previous quote...

Happy Boating

 

[activa]

Re: repair inflatable FLOOR

Thanks, I came across the plasti-dip, and if I clean the bottom well with a good solvent I think that's what I'll try. Worst that happens, it won't stick, and I'll only be out a few buck, and hopefully I'll have a little raft to putter around the lake in.