[Stevoggo]

Hi all,

Finished my V2 from plans and finally got around to testing it in the river. The raft is great and exceeded my expectations for handling etc. The material I sourced looks very much like an imitator of Mat’s so I plan on getting some “DIY packraft” decals done.

My biggest problem was the end join on the seams, the last one, nearest the inside of the boat, they all leaked. I must have done something wrong there but can’t see what. Anyway it was all fixed with Aquaseal.

I plan on making a cpl more to take the kids out in the summer.

[Stevoggo]

Hi Matt,

Thanks for your reply, I didn’t think to check the MSDS.

The main glue listed in that forum is no longer available. I did check the local hardware store and found the product Sika Bond, Tech grip. This is a high strength Polyurethane adhesive and it contains …….4,4′-Mthylenediphenyl disocynate…Ta Da…

I’m still squirrelling my supplies but I will get that and Aquaseal and maybe a couple of other products when i build and test them for the community.

Many thanks

Steve

[Stevoggo]

Hi all,

Wondering if anyone knows if these glues are available under any other brand names. I can source them in Australia, but its been my experience in the past, that products like this are often available under other names and are occasionally much cheaper.

I noticed a lot of the diving forums use “shoe-goo” available at Woolworths for fixing a lot of their gear?

Does anyone know the “make up” of these glues/sealants? I am planning on making a couple of rafts and a bigger tube or better price would help.

many thanks

Steve

[Stevoggo]

Hi,

Steve here in Australia, currently  waiting on my heating iron thing to arrive. Excited to start

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