General Repair Information
Small repairs may be attempted by the owner if the repair instructions are
followed. Tears or holes larger than one inch, or instances where the patch will
overlap a seam, should be repaired by professionals.
The repair kit which comes with the boat is a one‑part glue operation and
should be used for emergency minor repair.
Your inflatable boat is made from either PVC or CSM fabric materials. Ensure
that the correct glue and patching materials are used when making repairs to
the fabric.
IMPORTANT: Ensure that the correct glue and patching materials are used
when making repairs to the fabric. PVC patching material and glue cannot be
used on CSM fabrics, and CSM patching material and glue cannot be used on
PVC fabrics.
Air Floor Repair
The air floor on all models is constructed from PVC fabric. Small tears and
punctures in the floor can be repaired using PVC patching material, and by
following the PVC fabric patching procedure. Refer to Air Chamber Repair—
PVC Fabric.
Air Chamber Repair—PVC Fabric
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WARNING
Avoid serious injury or death from a fire, explosion or poisoning. The glues
and solvents used for repairing inflatables are toxic and highly flammable. As
a safety precaution, always work outdoors or in an area that is
well‑ventilated, and away from any open flames, sparks, or appliances
equipped with pilot lights. Breathing the vapors or exposure to the skin may
be hazardous to your health. Avoid breathing the vapors and contact with
skin and eyes by wearing a carbon filter respirator and protective gear over
all exposed areas of the body.
The repair kit that comes with the boat is a one‑part glue operation and should
be used for emergency minor repair. For a permanent repair, a two‑part
adhesive for PVC fabric should be used. The two‑part adhesive and patching
materials for PVC fabric are available from Mercury Marine.
Small tears and punctures in the air chambers that are 1 cm (0.393 in.) or less,
can be repaired in an emergency. Larger areas, or if the patch will overlap a
seam, should be patched by a professional repair technician at an inflatable
repair station. Contact your local Mercury dealer for the nearest inflatable repair
station.
For the best results when gluing, the relative humidity should be less than 60%,
ambient air temperature should be between 18 °C to 25 °C (65 °F to 77 °F) and
not in direct sunlight.
REPAIRS
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