How To Fix Your Leaky Inflatable Boat Dinghy Without Patching - Using Super Seal Only!!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 ม.ค. 2025
- On this episode of INFLATED!!!
On this episode of INFLATED, I retake you through a past video I did on a product called Super Seal. Because of copyright music, most of the original audio was removed. So here is a redone version of that video, but on a boat with different types of leaks.
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Fantastic product 👌 great vlog, Thankyou for such amazing advice on your vlogs,
I have an 80 year old survival raft as a reenactor and this sealant worked wonders on it.
I'm glad to hear. It's been something that we got and has helped inflatable clients save $$$.
Thank you my friend. I was wondering if it was possible. My inflatable had leaks around the seams and I didn't want to turn it into a Frankenstein boat with patches all around the seams.
As long as the glue or the internal seam isn't separating, then this product will work great for your boat.
All good. There is no layer separation. Just random small microscopic leaks along the seals @@gashopperinc
Lovin your channel after buying my first inflatable last year. An older Zodiac yacht tender that needed a tube reglude to the transom. It also needs the UV damaged strap handles replaced. Justaking a request for some video on replacing or adding different styles of safety handles and other accessories for some ideas. Fishing rod mounts, pockets or other storage like youve mentioned. Machine gun mounts, etc. Maybe somw video of other boatwrs set ups from around your area there. Just looking for ideas before I do anything permanent.
Thanks
Great suggestion, I'll start taking clips of boats that come through here and do a compilation video once I have enough clip time. Thank you for the suggestion.
Cheers
@@gashopperinc Thanks, that'll be great. Sometimes new ideas won't work as well out on the water. That'll give ideas of what works and what doesn't.
Is Stabond UK-148 the product you would recommend for regluing the sides of a Zodiac Zoom transom back onto the tubes?
Stabond or Zodiac Z7096 Plastomere Glue for the job.
Thank you@@gashopperinc
Wondering if its the same product they put in tubless tires for mountain bikes .
No, completely different product.
will the product interfere with the intercommunicating valves on a grand raid mk 2?
Yes it will work, you just have to remove the rotating valve assembly so it doesn't gum up. Wipe away any excess that gets on yhe valve.
No it won't interfere with the valves, just have to remove them first.
Hi I have a Razar cat inflatable not many made has pvc tube with hijackers both are leaking, I can't rotate the boat to chase the leaks is there another way?
I've had clients use vehicle undercoating guns with the wand extenders to spray the inside of the tubes where the leak is. If you have the adapter that does a 360° spray, then you'll be able to coat is much better. I'm working with a tool manufacturer to see if I can get a custom sprayer made that doesn't plug up when spraying the sealant.
Hey GasHopper,
I've got a leaky air-stitch floor. I've poured about 16 oz of sealant into it and am trying to guide the sealant towards the leaks. The trickiest leak is in the donut hole near the bow ( for accessing the air keel valve). I've tilted the floor onto the bow end to guide the sealant close to the hole, and while supporting the rear end I have de-pressurized the floor enough so I can fold it at the donut hole, trying to guide the sealant there. Hopefully, I will succeed.
I'm sure you have some "tricks of the trade" for these floors. It would be a good video subject for you to consider. I'm curious about how much air pressure you'd suggest. I'm thinking maybe begin with full pressure (10 psi), and then reduce it some during the curing time. How do you deal with these? Maybe I'd be better off using a lower pressure while sealing the leaks? Perhaps these floors require multiple applications?
Any tips you can offer would be appreciated. 👍
Great question. Yes those air floor can be a pain to get to the donut area. Best trick I find is to work the sealant into that. Remember air floors are fiber reinforced, so it may take a minute or 2 for it to completely trickle down there. Once you think it's down to that area, deflate the air floor and press and work the sealant towards the donut portion if you can. After you think it has work it's way there, re-inflate the airfloor and spray to see if the sealant has slowed the leaks or stopped it. If you notice a decrease, then give it a few spins with the donut on the lowest portion of the airfloor and rotate a few more times. Let it work it's magic and you should be good. May take a couple doses. It's the inner fibers that make it tricky.
@@gashopperinc That makes sense. I'll give it a try. I don't know how long the sealant remains liquid in the floor, but it seems like it will probably stay workable for several days.
i know exactly what this is were it comes from how its produced ,and the time frame between a 2 3 4 5 coat i woulds recommend letting it cure 24 hrs then a 2 nd coat , i use this product for something totallty / different comes in various viscositys , it is water based , wow ,somtimes you already know but diddnt realize i ve got new boat coming but will use it anyway its very strong when cured especially with sevral coatings
Hi, my boat has water in the chambers. Do you know a trick to remove it or should I just ignore it. It's hard to know how much but I would say around 1 litre. The boat runs just fine.
The water will make it heavy, I recommend using a extraction pump to pump out the water. There's handpump ones out there that can be bought for that purpose
@@gashopperinc Thank you for your prompt response. I'll look into this. If by any chance you can recommend one...
The PELA PL650 manual extraction pump is what we use here. Fairly inexpensive, and great added bonus for oil changes also.
@@gashopperinc thanks luv ya
Hi GS, I had the "great idea" of using 'green slime' tire sealant, about 8-12 ounces of it in one of my chambers that slowly leaks internally, thinking it would work, and sadly, the chamber still loses pressure over a few hours. How do I remove all that gunky sealant to then use this proper stuff? It would seem impossible to get this stuff out. I need help!!
Oh my goodness. Well what I would do is, get an oil extraction pump, fill the chamber with some water, slosh it around to collect and gather up all that slime, and use the oil extraction pump to pump it out. May take a few trys, but that should work on getting that out.
Hi , please do you know if this product or something as good available in the UK? cheers
Not to sure who has this in the UK. But we do ship this product globally.
Can you still deflate the boat and fold ut away after you have used this stuff.
It's a latex coating the coats the inner chambers. If it doesn't fully cure, then chances are when you go to inflate again, the coating will just stick together and bunch up ruin the chance of sealing the inner micro leaks. It may cause it to stick together if uncured, but will release when pressure increases.
You pour a liquid inside the tube and that liquid gets inside the tiny holes in the PVC and seals the holes?
That's correct. It will also coat the inner chamber and seal if there is any cracking or damage.
@@gashopperinc, how can I know it coats the inner chamber in its entirety?
I like to roll the sealant on bright sunny days. It allows me to kinda see the sealant roll inside the chambers. Kinda of like X-Ray machine.
@@gashopperinc, that is interesting! I do not know how I could see the sealant roll inside the tubes (and my boat is white).
How much liquid is needed for an average boat like that?
White is sometimes the easiest to see at it will turn yellow almost in the sun, depending on the thickness, but you'll see the sealant shadow down the sides as it coats. I usually start with a 1/4 to a 1/3 bottle and go from there.
Pinhole under a Intex Excrusion 5 floor. Tried hh66 tonight.. will super seal work on my boat?
How did it turn out? Same here
I have a 14 ft. novurania ( 1988 model canguro 420 gs / Hypalon) great shape/no uv damage but was stored deflated for 8 yrs. It how has micro leaks on all 3 chambers. Questions: How much should I pour into each tube and how long is the working time? Also how long does it take to cure/fully dry and how long to give it a 2ed coat if needed.
Great vids...Thanks, Joe
Hey Joe. Generally a 1/3 of the bottle if sufficient. You want to coat the chamber walls so it can fill in those micro leaks. Dry time is usually 24 hours. But if it's puddled in the chamber and hasn't coated the chamber walls, it can stay a liquid for longer periods. Agitation and heat help cure this product quicker. Air and pressure are the activators to start the curing process.
@@gashopperinc Where do i buy this?
What’s the best glue for seam leak?
I recommend using a 2 part inflatable repair glue, like Stabond or Zodiac glue.
Have you ever filled an inflatable with expanding foam?
No, and please don't. You'll end up ruining your tubes. To have that, you have to pre-form the foam and wrap it with PVC or Hypalon if you wanted foam filled tubes.
Who is the manufacturer of this product?
It's a product we get specially made from a local chemical company.
How to order super seal
Can be ordered off our website, or ebay.
Hello I have a excursion pro kayak that just got a hole in it can I use this for that or no ?
Depends on the size of the hole. Small pin holes and micro leaks this stuff will work great. Punctures, not so much.
Is that just tyre sealant?
No, it's a specialty formulated liquid latex designed for use in inflatable boats.
I have an older Zodiac that is coming unglued from the transom and I am reluctant to tackle the job. But I guess it's like everything else, intimidating until you try.
That's all it is, intimidating. I have lots of how to videos on how to tackle such a job. Just take your time, if need be, do each part 1 at a time. Make sure you you clean and prep the surfaces good and you'll have nothing but success.
@@gashopperinc thank you for the encouragement, will probably tackle it once the temp comes up a bit.
Doesn't work
I'm sorry to hear it's not working for you. What's the boat your using it on, and where and how bad is the leak? Super Seal should be working for you as it's pretty good at doing its job. Need some more information, maybe I can guide you?
@@gashopperinc it was used on at 12 ft Seamax PVC inflatable.
I have one tube with slow leak. I used approximately 1 bottle in the tube. Rotated like suggested.pumped up 3/4 pressure then 24 hrs later it went flat. Also air floor as well.
@keithlawton3725 Is the leak on the bow of the boat or side chambers? Depending on where the leak is, you may have to roll it in that specific section a couple times. I've found that if you can get the sealant over the leak while in the chamber and let it sit for a bit, the air pressure will slowly move the sealant in the leaking spot or shaking the boat up and down to slosh the sealant in the area. Also, another method is to flatten the boat with no air in it on a flat level surface and push the sealant around to the leaky spots. As for the air floor, they can be tricky as most have that drop stitch fabric and the sealant like to get caught on the threads before making it to the leak. Same thing, as suggested for the boat, get the leak to the lowest spot and wait for the sealant to creep to it. This video was just a quick example, the stubborn leaks that were in the video, I did have to rolled it quite a few times, as the sealant just wasn't getting to where I wanted it at first. But after a bit of patience and thinking of how the sealant flows inside the chamber, I figured out it had to be rolled a certain way and left to sit for a bit so the sealant could flow down the area I wanted it to and coat it. Try those and get back to me. The sealant should still be in a semi liquid state, depending when you applied it, to try the suggested methods as it won't get fully cured unless it's agitated and in warm temps.
@@gashopperinc it's on the port side chamber. It flipped and rotated the vessel over and over like you mentioned for a couple hours. Leak is on the top of chamber. I even flipped vessel upside down for sealant to get to leak. Yes it was done in warmer temps around mid 20s.
I just take my battery operated pump with me when I go out.
Can I use the product again once used already.
Yes the product can be used over to try and seal the leaks. If you could contact us directly by email, I'll send you out another bottle to try if you ran out.
I have an infalible dingy (takacat) that comes in a bag that you blow up as needed (PVC). Will this product work for a dingy that you repeatedly blow up and deflate to store?
It certainly will. This product is perfect for sealing micro peaks from when inflatable boats are rolled up.