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CAUTION
For large tears or repairs to seams, bulkheads or transom it is recommended
that the boat be returned to Walker Bay® or your dealer for repair by a
trained professional. Contact Walker Bay® customer service for return
authorization, Repair Service and Freight Rates.
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CAUTION
In the event of more serious hull damage such as a hole or crack
do not use the boat. Contact Walker Bay® customer service for
repair information.
FINDING SMALL LEAKS
LARGE REPAIRS TO SKIN - SEAMS
BULKHEADS - TRANSOM
For repairs, parts, or service contact your local dealer or
email: [email protected]
HIMC RIB HULL
SCRATCHES AND DENTS
With use, the hull will show wear. Most dents or scratches are not prob-
lems. For deep dents, heat the surface with a hairdryer. Do not overheat
- surface should not be too hot to touch. When the area is warm, apply
gentle pressure to aid the hull in reforming to its original shape.
REPAIRS
TUBE
SMALL TEARS, CUTS, PUNCTURES
Tears, leaks, or punctures less than 0.5 inches or 1cm can be repaired
with the repair kit provided.
1. Prepare a round patch no less than 3 inches or 7 centimeters in
diameter.
2. Clean the patch and the area surrounding the leak with Isopropyl
Alcohol. IMPORTANT: patch and tube must be clean or the patch may
not adhere properly.
Hypalon® - For Hypalon® fabric mildly rough the patch surface area of
the tube using a small square of sand paper.
3. To contain excess glue, use masking tape to tape off the area around
the patch. Excess glue will discolor.
4. Apply 3 thin, even coats of repair kit adhesive to both the surface of the
tube and the patch. Wait 5 minutes between each coat.
5. After the 3rd coat, wait 10-15 minutes before applying the patch. Use
a hand roller to apply the patch evenly. Pay special attention to the
edges.
6. Wait 24 hours before re-infl ating tube. Infl ate air chamber(s) to working
pressure and check water-tightness and/or air-tightness before using.
1. Mix a solution of 4 cups of fresh water and 1 cup of mild non-anti-
bacterial liquid soap. Do not use a spray bottle containing any
household cleaners.
2. Infl ate tube approximately to working pressure.
3. Spray the soapy solution over suspected area of leak.
4. Look for air bubbles. Bubbles around an air valve indicate it is probably
loose. Use the tool included in the repair kit and gently tighten valve.
Bubbles on the surface of the tube indicate a puncture or leak.
5. Repair the tube by following the procedure for SMALL TEARS - CUTS
- PUNCTURES or contact Walker Bay® customer service for Return
Authorization, Repair Service and Freight Rates.
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