PeterO wondered: ...use Sikaflex. Is Sikaflex widely available? I'm not sure what it is! Sikaflex is a polyurethane sealant, available in Melbourne at least from a few chandlers and boat accessory stores. Whitworths have it. http://www.whitworths.com.au/customer_service.asp?pg=101&ID=104 Comes in black or white. Extremely messy stuff. Adheres like excrement to a doona. Check out Matthew Watton's circumnavigation of Tasmania story as to Sikaflex repairs on the run. http://www.netspace.net.au/~mwatton/circumnav/nov99trip4.html Sounds like Sikaflex and methylated spirits do not mix. Check Dave Winkworth's article on installing VCP hatches using the stuff: http://www.nswseakayaker.asn.au/mag/28/hatches.htm PT, Melbourne, OZ *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************Received on Wed Apr 03 2002 - 15:45:59 PST
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