Seamax Inflatable Boat – English User Manual
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Clean the patch area on the boat as well as the backside of the patch, its best to use M.E.K. (Methyl Ethel Ketone)
patching solvent and cleaner. Use rubber gloves when handling solvent. After applying the solvent, you will notice that
the area will become tacky. This tackiness ensures good glue adhesion.
Apply three thin layers of adhesive with a short bristle brush, in a circular pattern on both the backside of the patch and
the patch area on the boat. Allow each layer to dry for 5 minutes before applying the next layer. After applying the third
layer, wait 5 minutes and then apply the patch to the prepared area and press down firmly. Using a smooth object (a
back of a tablespoon works well), working from the center of the patch to the outside, force out any air bubbles that
may have been trapped under the patch. After the patching is complete remove the masking tape, place a 5 pound
weight onto the patch and allow 24 hours drying time before pressurizing the repaired air chamber.
Important: Repairing is only possible with a dry atmosphere and the air humidity may not be higher than
60%. More boat repair DIY instruction can be downloaded from Seamax Website.
SEAMAX 2 PART PVC GLUE INSTRUCTION
THIS KIT IS NOT COMING WITH YOUR BOAT, IT IS AVAILABLE FROM SEAMAX ONLINE STORE.
Mix 5% hardener (treatment) to the glue before use. Maximum mix 8% hardener when Cold Weather 10C-15C or High
Humidity 50-75%. Do NOT exceed a mixture of 10% to the glue. M.E.K. is the thinner for PVC glue. If the glue hardens,
you can add up to 10% MEK to the glue to reactivate the glue.
Glue mixed with hardener can be kept for up to 6 hours. Glue and hardener sealed in the bottles can be kept up to 3
years. We suggest to use a small painting brush to apply 1-3 layer(s) glue on both material surfaces. Wait 5 minutes
between applications to allow glue to dry and then attach the two pieces of material together. Once you have applied
the patch, work from the center out with something like a teaspoon to force out any air bubbles and then apply
pressure to the repaired area for at least 24 hours. Wait 48 hours for the glue to cure before using.
PVC Glue can be used as one part. For a better result, please do 2 Part glue (glue and hardener) to ensure the overall
quality of the repair and extend the life time of the bonding. For any repairs related to air leaks, please use 2 Part Glue.
Note: Suggested to apply the glue 1-2 layers on new fabric surface; 2-3 layers on old fabric surface; 3-4 layers for
wood or plywood surface; 2-3 layers for parts or aluminum surface. (The surface of Hypalon boat fabric has a coating
layer, sanding the boat fabric to get rid of this coating is a must before gluing.)