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RS Feva crakcs

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Topic: RS Feva crakcs

Posted By: Tomas1
Subject: RS Feva crakcs
Date Posted: 21 Feb 20 at 9:09pm

Hello, can somebody advise me how to repair cracks on RS Feva in the hool? I bought the dinghy in the authumn last year and I found it under patches which were glued on it. See encloesed photos please. I woud like to know if it is comon on Feva and what is the best way to fix it. Mend it? Weld it? Or glue it the same way as it was done before?

Thans a lot for any help. Tomas

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Posted By: Sussex Lad
Date Posted: 22 Feb 20 at 7:27pm

Thermoplastic can be welded but I've never heard of any dinghy sailors who have attempted it, probably requires skill, experience, the right kit and welding rods to be successful.

RS do sell a glue which they claim is structural for polypropylene boats including the Feva.......I have no experience of using it.

https://www.rssailingstore.com/Other-stock/123/3M-Scotchweld-DP8005-Adhesive-CA0011" rel="nofollow - https://www.rssailingstore.com/Other-stock/123/3M-Scotchweld-DP8005-Adhesive-CA0011

Posted By: Rupert
Date Posted: 22 Feb 20 at 8:09pm

I used to weld plastic boats back together. If the plastic has worn thin, it simply melts away unless you are magic in some way. G flex epoxy glue may be your friend in this case.

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Posted By: Sam.Spoons
Date Posted: 22 Feb 20 at 8:34pm

I know of several dinghy sailors and kayakers who have successfully welded plastic hulls so it's certainly possible but, as Rupert says it may be tricky. I do know from years ago that some kayaks could not be welded as they were moulded in cross linked PP which is a thermo-setting plastic (as opposed to thermoplastic). Anything less than 20-30 years old will be linear Poly-Propelene which is a thermoplastic and relatively easy to weld. If you're not confident then it shouldn't be too expensive to take it to a specialist with plastic welding expertise.

PP is notoriously difficult to get anything to bond to so personally I'd be reluctant to trust even special epoxies to do the job but, TBF, I haven't any experience of modern adhesives in this context so consult an expert.

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Posted By: Tomas1
Date Posted: 23 Feb 20 at 8:41am

Hello,guys thanks a lot for information. I will see what I can do and I will let you know how I managed to fix it. Have good days and excellent wind. :)