My 1980's E&B 12 Ft Hypalon speed boat needs repairs of holes due to rats.

[kdegru]

I just gave up when I saw the mess my new boat became when Filipino rats excercised their teeth on my beautiful Hypalon boat. I have kept the boat and I wondered if numerous punctures could be repaired with a hypalong patch kit? Is hypalon from almost 30 years ago still repairable? What is the best adhesive system to use?

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: My 1980's E&B 12 Ft Hypalon speed boat needs repairs of holes due to rats.

Some pics can help to check damage, hypalon is not repairable when outter layer has been peeled off nor when has been delaminated though, but still plainly patchable assuming overall fabric condition is in opt state. That's not dried, hardened,*cracked whatsoever.

Happy Boating

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: My 1980's E&B 12 Ft Hypalon speed boat needs repairs of holes due to rats.

Post some pics, so we can get a better idea of what we dealing with ...

 

[zwapp420]

Re: My 1980's E&B 12 Ft Hypalon speed boat needs repairs of holes due to rats.

If the boat is 30+ years old, say good bye to the old girl and get a new Hypalon boat !