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SU11 LongBoard
Wait about 5 minutes or until
the surface of the glue hazes
over then apply the patch. Do
not apply wet glue to wet glue.
If you have access to electricity,
heat the glue with a hair dryer
then apply the patch. This
method produces the best re-
sults.
Mate the patch to the boat and
smooth down until the patch
adheres. Do not inflate, allow at
least 24 hours to cure before in-
flating.
Patching Tips
• The the chamber must be deflated or the air will force a path
through the glue.
• Keep the patch size to a minimum, the bigger the patch, the
harder it is to seal. The most common repair failures occur
because the patch is too big.
• For repairs larger than a puncture, overlap the damage area by
about ½” on each side.
• Do not apply the patch while the glue is wet.
• Covering a leaking patch with another patch rarely fixes the
problem. To remove a patch, heat it with a hair dryer and peel
it off.
• Never use a heat gun on your boat.
• Clamps and weights are not needed.
For a demonstration of good patching technique, please view
the How to Repair video on the instruction page of our web site.
There is a link at the bottom of every page at SeaEagle.com or type
“instructions” into the search box.
Warped Skeg or Skeg Base
If the skeg is bent from storage or use, heat it up with a hair dryer
and bend it back into shape. It will hold it’s shape after it cools.
The same can be done with the skeg base. If not folded properly,
the base can get warped in storage. Never hammer the skeg into a
warped base as it will break the skeg.
REPAIRS
Even though our Sea Eagles are very rugged and tough, you may
still experience the occasional puncture through use of your boat.
Fortunately most repairs are fairly easy and only take a few minutes.
For an extensive repair please contact us directly for assistance or
a quote to have it sent back and repaired at our facility. Repair fees
start at $75.00 and do not include return shipping charges.
Repair Kit
All Sea Eagles come standard
with a repair kit which includes
PVC patches and PVC glue.
Repair kits also include a re-
cessed valve adapter and a valve
wrench.
Repair: Pinholes
Deflate your boat and thoroughly clean and dry the area that is to
be repaired. For small punctures less than 1/8”
apply a small drop of glue and allow 24 hours to cure.
For immediate use allow 30 minutes to dry and then inflate the
compartment with the repair only 3/4 full and be sure to make a
more permanent repair later.
The most common repairs are a
puncture or small cut. A penny
size patch is sufficient for repairs
of this type.
Repair: Patching
Trace the outline of a penny on
the patch material and cut using
scissors. Trace the outline of
the penny on the boat. Coat the
patch and boat with the repair
kit glue.
