Hypalon Dinghy Repair

[curtandsandi]

I have a hypalon dinghy, there is a large leak in the boat and hypalon glue is not available where I am (in the Dominican Republic). Can anyone tell me if there is another glue that will work to adhere the patch, the marina store here sold me Wurth "fast fix super glue" and said it would work. I would appreciate help with this as we will be delivering a boat from here to Panama and need a dependable dinghy.

[Liquorice]

Hypalon adhesive is usually a 2 part product.
It's also used to glue neoprene.
Are there any dive shops or undewater clubs in your area.
They might have what you need, or point you in the right direction.
sam :-)

[svHyLyte]

FWIW some friends of ours did manage to keep their old Avon going for quite awhile by using Super-Glu on leaky seams. It is not a permanent fix and does require that the seams be thoroughly cleaned out--old glue removed and surfaces cleaned and roughened with 60-80 grit paper--but if you can keep the boat out of the sun as much as possible when it's pressurized, the repair will hold up for awhile.

Good Luck!