Rick: I have used 3M 5200 Quick-Cure Marine Sealant/Adhesive to attach closed-cell foam bulkheads, D-ring pads, hatch assemblies and so on. Surface preparation is key. Sand the hull with fine emery or carborundum paper (240 is about right) where you want the stuff to stick. Wipe clean with a solvent such as acetone, removing all grit and residue. Work in a warm place, preferably 70oF or above. You have about 2 hours working time, and an overnight cure. I once used the non-quick-cure version to install a bulkhead. In my 55oF basement, it took 3 weeks(!), even with floodlights aimed right at the work. You can get the stuff at any good marine hardware, or at westmarine.com Best regards, Dan Harrison *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Several years ago I used a marine contact cement called Hydroseal (I think) to install hip and thigh minicell pads on a Sea Lion (plastic boat). The pads have gotten a great deal of use in all kinds of rolling exercises, both in fresh water and in chlorinated pools, and seem as firmly ensconced today as they were when I put them in. I don't think this particular glue is still available. More recently, I have bought Mondo Bond for similar applications. Tom Joyce ------------------------------------------ The information contained in this e-mail message may be privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any further disclosure or use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this message or any attachment is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please delete it and notify the sender. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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