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Re: repairing bulkhead leak?

Posted By: Ian Johnston
Date: Saturday, 17 July 2004, at 3:22 a.m.

In Response To: repairing bulkhead leak? (tiva)

: Can someone guide me to instructions for repairing a leaky bulkhead in my
: fiberglass/kevlar kayak? A little water gets into the dayhatch (not
: through the cover, but through the bulkhead behind the seat). What's the
: best stuff to buy at the marine store to reseal it? Thanks!

Yes. Go down to your local automotive supply store and buy a small, self applicating tube of two component urethane seam sealer. Clean the area, scuff sand the fiberglass with 100 grit paper and apply a bead of sealer.

I recommend a urethane because it is easy to use, cures quickly (about 20 minutes) and is also a structural adhesive and will not come off.

Ian

Messages In This Thread

repairing bulkhead leak?
tiva -- Friday, 16 July 2004, at 9:32 a.m.

Re: repairing bulkhead leak?
Robert Woodard -- Friday, 16 July 2004, at 11:29 a.m.

Re: repairing bulkhead leak?
tiva -- Friday, 16 July 2004, at 2:23 p.m.

Re: repairing bulkhead leak?
Robert Woodard -- Friday, 16 July 2004, at 2:32 p.m.

Re: repairing bulkhead leak?
Bert -- Friday, 16 July 2004, at 4:46 p.m.

Re: repairing bulkhead leak?
Ian Johnston -- Saturday, 17 July 2004, at 3:22 a.m.

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