Do-it-yourself boat repair Ufimka

In detail: do-it-yourself boat repair Ufimka from a real master for the site my.housecope.com.

Many models of rubber boats were invented back in the days of the Soviet Union, the boats of the Soviet era are more than reliable and of high quality.

They have been used for decades and there is no chance to doubt their reliability.

When it comes to repairs, the question arises - is it possible to bring the boat back to life? And if possible - which method is better to choose?

For example, consider the repair of the Ufimka boat. It has a recognizable design, and in the past it has received the nickname "Soviet pie".

The two-sided stern and bow will not allow the motor to be installed, but this boat is capable of delivering excellent performance when rowing. "Ufimka" is made not of plastic, and not of rubber, but of a three-layer material, the inner layer is cord fabric, and the outer layers are modified rubber.

Since we are considering the repair of the Ufimka boat, there will be no questions here, since you can still find classic repair kits, which include:

Glue.
Cloth for patches.
Material for gluing seams.
And other elements that will be needed in the process of repairing this boat.

When the issue with the search for materials is resolved, you can proceed to the preparatory stage.
Here's what you need to do to get your boat ready for repair:

Clear all visible dirt and dust from the entire boat.
Find a hole or hole (it's good that it's small).
Prepare your work space.
Choose a room for renovation, because you need protection from the wind, and the temperature should be about 20 degrees.

In order not to interrupt the process, it is better to prepare in advance. Here's what equipment you will definitely need during the repair:

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Glue.
Patch fabric.
Scissors.
Petrol. By no means a machine tool - various oils have been added to it!
Sandpaper.
Rags.
Roller or cylinder for rolling.
Press.

In our case, repair means filling a hole or hole or any other hole. I would like to present the whole process step by step:

You may not be able to use it if you use greasy hands.

If you are patching up a large hole, therefore using a large patch, check it for tension, then place the place where it does not stretch along the side, there also does not stretch, otherwise it will come off.

Watch the video on how to glue a new valve on a rubber boat:

Here, the peculiarity of the boat "Ufimka" will be its not the best feature - if it starts to pass along the seam, you will have to disassemble the entire seam of the cylinder, where the air is poisoned, and re-glue it.

It is good that this boat has such a convenient design when the two cylinders do not have common seams.

The process of preparing and processing the material is described above, so it should only be said that you need to stock up on a sufficient amount of tape for the seams and do not forget to thoroughly clean the edges of the container from the old glue.

If we are talking about a different boat design, then you can get by in a simpler way:

Pump up the boat in the sun.
Degrease the area around the seams.
Sprinkle with nairite glue and rub it thoroughly into the seam.
Dry.

The simplest repair kit for a boat has already been mentioned above, but there are also more complex kits that are suitable for all rubber boats in general. And such a set is a great help for a fisherman, because in a hurry you can patch up the boat even without fishing. Here's what is included in such a "first aid kit":

Adhesive tape - 0.5m.
Rubber glue.
Patches of different sizes.
Rubber fabric.
Paddle ring - 2 pcs.
Valve assembly - 2 pcs.
Fungus to the valve - 2 pcs.
Valve gasket - 2 pcs.
Eight gasket.

Such a "first aid kit" for a rubber boat can be bought in a specialized store, the price is low, about 300 rubles, or even cheaper.

I would especially like to discuss what kind of glue can be used to repair rubber boats.

For example, rubber boats are not recommended to vulcanize, as large holes are obtained.

There are many types of rubber glue available in countless stores, but when it comes to repairing a rubber boat, it's best to choose as carefully as possible.

Glue brand "4508" - it is good for them to glue boats like "Ufimka". Only with strict adherence to the instructions will everything go well. If the glue is a little thick, then dilute it with gasoline from the shoe. The price is 100 rubles for a can of 200 ml.

Glue 88NT - also suitable for gluing a rubber boat, holds well, provided that all instructions are followed. will not let you down. The price is 17 rubles for 50 grams.

Adhesive Tip Top SC 2000 - very good adhesive, sticks tightly, designed for PVC, but can be applied to rubber boats too. One drawback, you need to look for it, usually ordered via the Internet from the original dealers.

DD6873 "Turkley", waterproof glue sealant - suitable for both rubber boats and PVC, users highly recommend. The price is 270 rubles for 82 grams, the price is due to the fact that it is a US brand.

Clay Moment 88 - according to reviews, this glue is less suitable for boats, but nevertheless it can be used if there is nothing at all at hand. Price 105 rubles for 125 gr.

Natural rubber glue - you can glue, but it is better to give preference to another, so that you do not have to do the work again. The price is 60 rubles for 50 ml.

You can buy these adhesives in shops for fishing enthusiasts, and simply in hardware stores. I would also like to emphasize the fact that they are all used for cold repairs that do not require vulcanization.

With some breaks, ordinary patches are indispensable, and even when you have to reinforce the seams, you have to look for what will fit.

The ubiquitous, even ubiquitous PVC materials are unsuitable for the repair of rubber boats, but it is a pity to throw them away, and there is nothing to repair.

Our times, abounding with all sorts of things, allow you to find a special tape for rubber boats in rare stores, but usually it is 30 cm of tape for 450-600 rubles. Not a very bright prospect.

Experienced fishermen have found a very interesting and quite effective way to update their precious rubber boat - you just need to find this cherished conveyor belt.

You can stick it entirely on the bottom of the boat, without bothering to look for microholes, or as an economy, cut it into ribbons and patches of suitable sizes.

If you have any difficulties with self-repair of the boat, or you have too difficult work, you can contact the service centers.

South-Western Administrative District, Odoevsky passage, 10.
St. Well lane, 3 st3.
Highway Altufevskoe, 79d.

October Embankment, 18 lit.B.
Bogatyrsky Avenue, 18 k2 lit.
Pharmaceutical Embankment, 12.

Despite the fact that there is a general modernization and replacement of traditional monumental materials with new, lighter and more affordable ones, conservatism among fishermen often wins.

Native and beloved rubber boats are not thrown away, but carefully repaired, giving them their warmth. Undoubtedly, you can give them to be repaired and to a workshop, but most of the owners of such boats are anxiously patching them up themselves. The best and safer way to do this is described above.

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The most popular are rubber boats. But it's no secret that rubber is a very specific material and is quite easily damaged. In order for your rubber boat to delight you every time you use it, you need timely maintenance and necessary repairs. After all, punctures and cracks in an inflatable boat are a very common problem.Unfortunately, the owner of the boat is not always to blame for this, there is also a factory defect, but most often damage appears from improper storage or during operation.

It is good that minor damage to the rubber can be repaired by ourselves. To do this, in most cases, you only need special glue and patches. Currently, the consumer market can offer a large selection of rubber and rubber adhesives. But before buying, it will be better to figure out which glue for a rubber boat is suitable in your case, because the characteristics, purpose and composition greatly affect the quality of the repair performed.

In no case do not use such seemingly traditional “Super-glue” or “Moment” to seal the boat. Such glue is unreliable and difficult to remove from the surface. When choosing an adhesive in the first place

see the instructions for it, if there are recommendations for use with rubber material.

The most popular and demanded glue among its analogues is glue 4508. This glue is rubber based on DP rubber (chloroprene rubber). The base gives the adhesive good fire resistance, high adhesive properties, excellent resistance to weathering as well as natural oxidation, wear resistance and low temperature. Once hardened, the adhesive becomes strong and elastic, withstanding pressure and stress, not to mention waterproof performance. With such popularity and effectiveness, it is difficult to doubt its reliability. The main difference when working with this glue is that it does not need to be heated during operation.

Experienced people in this matter advise using it in tandem with hardeners, so the abrasion resistance will increase significantly.

Most often, glue 4508 is used to repair surface damage to the boat hull. Before starting to carry out repair work on your own, you need to determine the location and type of damage.

Also, Rogneda and Super-NN glue received good reviews among users, but it is better to combine it with the addition of Izur-021. In field conditions, Loctite Super Fast glue will help to patch up the boat, it sets within 5 minutes, but this is also its disadvantage, since its distribution over the surface is almost always uneven.

Also, thanks to the principle of cold cooking, Tangit PVC-U or GRIFFON UNI-100 are popular among consumers. Glue Radical is able to withstand low temperatures and is also adapted to seawater. Adhesives 88 CA, 88-NP, 88-N are usually used in certain problems.

Holes, superficial and seam tears, deformed tapes, leaky bottom, damage

oarlocks, these are the most common problems requiring immediate repair.

If you have a problem with the location of a shallow puncture, the easiest way is to use soapy water. First, the compartments of the boat are inflated in stages, and then the damaged compartment is soaped up. So you will find a defect in the place where soap bubbles have accumulated.

To describe the whole process of repairing a boat with our own hands, let's take the Ufimka rubber boat as an example. In the old days, this rubber boat was in great demand. A lightweight, compact two-seater boat with oars, in which you can row both forward and backward. It consists of two inflatable balloons, fastened together by the bottom and overhead kerchiefs. But this boat has a significant drawback, the cylinders on the left and right sides do not have their own partitions and therefore, when punctured, the whole side is deflated. And since fishermen eagerly use the opportunity of Ufa to walk not only on water, but also on water thickets, damage to the cylinders is inevitable. In this connection, the Ufa boat must be glued very carefully.

To repair the craft, we need:

glue,
a suitable patch,
Scotch,
sandpaper,
scissors,
gasoline or thinner
small brush
spray.

Many advise taking solvent 646 or Kalosha gasoline. You can not use a regular car, because its composition includes oils. If you decide to add hardeners or other components and additives to the glue, then it is better to prepare the finished mixture in advance. The patch should have rounded corners so it will last longer. It is better to choose the material for the patch similar to the material of the boat, for example, rubber is needed for Ufimka. The sandpaper should be fine-grained.

Having found a defect on the surface (you can mark this place with a marker so as not to lose it again), having learned its size, you can start processing the edges of the damaged area.

To increase the ability of the glue to adhere to the material, the bonding site must be cleaned with emery paper. It will also be useful to walk with sandpaper and on the patch from the gluing side. Further, the cleaned places for degreasing are treated with a solvent or Kalosh gasoline.

A thin layer of glue 4508 is applied to the patch and the damaged part of the boat. Make sure that the patch is completely covered with glue at the edges. By the way, when the glue dries, it can curl up. Then the drying time of the first layer of the applied glue is waited, it lasts about 15 minutes, and the second layer is applied. After 10 minutes, the patch is applied to the damaged area on the boat and immediately rolled with a roller or similar object. For proper adhesion, you can place the gluing site under the press for several hours.

Do not forget that it is better to start repairing immediately after finding a small puncture than to leave such a minor damage until the next time. A larger hole will take much more effort to repair a rubber boat.

Modern rubber boats are considered to be quite safe and reliable, but they need to be repaired from time to time. Damage occurs due to improper storage or careless movement in water bodies. In any case, the repair involves the use of glue. You need to choose such a composition very carefully, otherwise the connection will not be tight enough, and the seam may crack or blur in the sun.

When buying a rubber boat, you always receive a repair kit, however, in most cases, this does not include the glue that is used to glue the seams at the factory. As a rule, the composition "Uranus" is found. He time-tested and well-provenhowever, this adhesive does not withstand temperature loads well enough. If the boat stays in the sun for a long time, it will float, which will make it difficult to clean the area during subsequent repairs. People who use inexpensive compounds for do-it-yourself repairs face the same problem. When buying a product, you need to take into account the advice of experienced fishermen, as well as study the characteristics.

In the modern market, the following types are most often found:

Rogneda, as well as Super-NN with the addition of Izur-021 - these budget trains are considered reliable;
"Tangit PVC-U" and "Griffon UNI-100", the principle of which resembles cold welding;
"Loctite Super Fast" has excellent properties and sets quite quickly, that is it will be possible to repair a rubber boat in field conditions literally in 5 minutes, however, the connection may turn out to be uneven;
Moment-Gel or Moment-Crystal work very well when heated.

To increase the heat resistance of any adhesive, manufacturers add separate components. In any case, a high-quality adhesive composition intended for sealing damage on a rubber boat must have the following characteristics:

tensile strength, that is, the connection must be durable and very reliable;
resistance to high and low temperatures, thanks to which the rubber boat can be safely stored in the winter in a room where there is no heating.

The use of "Moment" or "Superglue" is strictly prohibited.These mixtures are considered unreliable. Moreover, they are difficult to remove from the surface of the rubber boat. Experts never use cyanoacrylate glue. Even if the work is done according to all the rules, the gluing quality will be insufficient.

Before doing DIY repairs it is necessary to degrease the surfaceas well as clean up all impurities. For this purpose, acetone is suitable, which slightly softens the material and removes dirt.

Bonding is carried out in stages using a layer of primer for better adhesion. Also, the use of a construction hair dryer will help to achieve a strong connection. The connection must be warmed up to a temperature of 50-60˚C. An open source of fire will not work for this purpose.

A heavy roller is required to smooth out wrinkles and get rid of air bubbles. Also, when gluing, it is necessary to press the surface with something heavy.

The quality of the joint can be improved by using a hardening additive known as a hardener. As a result, the seam will be identical to the factory seam. To keep it that way it is worth giving preference to the additive "Izur-021". This composition is added in small quantities. To test compatibility, the product is applied to a small piece of material.

You can make sure that the adhesive will withstand stress and temperature by performing several tests. It is necessary to inflate the rubber boat after the glue has completely set. This period is indicated in the instructions.

First of all, you need to carefully inspect the rubber boat. Even small holes need to be sealedotherwise they will turn into a large cut over time. To find all the holes, you need to carefully pump up the boat and place it in the water. Insert matches into the holes found. It is also recommended to pay attention to scuffs and areas where the upholstery is peeling.

Further, it is supposed to cut the patches. If you wish, you can buy a ready-made repair kit. In any case, the patches should be rectangular with rounded corners.

Next, the damaged areas are carefully processed with coarse sandpaper. This will help to roughen up and get rid of talcum residues. Patches can also be processed to provide better grip.

Large cuts and holes are sutured. For this purpose, nylon threads are suitable. Everything the seams must be done as tightly as possible, otherwise new damage will appear.

The next stage involves degreasing with ethyl acetate and gasoline. Thinner and alcohol will also work. The liquid is gently applied to the rubber boat and patch. This treatment ensures the removal of dust and slight swelling of the rubber.

Next, you need to apply glue in 2 layers. They cover only the stripped part of the rubber boat. The first layer should be very thin. It is left to dry for half an hour. When the glue dries, you need to apply a second layer and carefully glue the patch.

The cut piece of material is taken with both hands and applied to the damaged area. Next, the patch is leveled and air bubbles are removed. After that, it remains to wait for the final drying of the glue.

A rubber boat is considered an indispensable attribute of any fisherman. Such a product does not generate noise during fishing and does not cause difficulties in transportation or handling. The only drawback is tendency to damagepumping or careless movements. As a result, punctures and cracks appear on the surface. So that they do not lead to the failure of the entire boat, you need to learn how to glue it with your own hands.

If you have previously found yourself alone with a perforated boat, in this case, the repeated repair of the waterfowl will not be a big problem for you.

First of all, you need to understand exactly where exactly you need to start repairing rubber boats.So, for a start, you should prepare additional materials and devices that will definitely help you when gluing cracks or tears.

You will need:

Small (crack size) pieces of rubber that are suitable for patches;
Specialized rubber adhesive.

Before repairing, first you need to find out exactly where the leak formed. And for this, it is necessary to pump up the boat with air and go down into the water.

Why do this? These simple steps will help you quickly find the leak and all puncture sites. They will definitely show themselves with small bubbles.

When the places of punctures and cracks are found, it is necessary to blow off the boat and you can safely proceed to direct repairs. To begin with, a high-quality material is selected, which in all respects is suitable for patches.

It is from this material that small pieces will be cut. An interesting tip from experienced craftsmen: the pieces of rubber should be slightly larger than the main hole to cover it completely.

Moreover, the edges need to be rounded. This will help further protect the boat from any loose material from the adhesive.

In this case, you will be able to ensure a strong enough adhesion of the rubber piece directly to the boat. The best way to repair a rubber boat is to use the glue that came with the boat.

If this is not the case, then you can safely buy glue called "Radical" or any other polychloroprene glue.

There are a few simple tips to keep in mind to bond rubber surfaces more firmly.

In order for the rubber patch to adhere more firmly to the boat, it is necessary to degrease them using any method.... Gasoline, acitone, solvent are best suited.
Notice that the cracks on your boat are too big? In this case, tighten the tears with strong nylon threads. This will provide reasonably good protection.
When gluing rubber surfaces, different adhesives can be used. Many of them require additional drying during work, with which a regular hair dryer can easily help you.
When working with glue, it is strongly recommended to ventilate the room well, or work directly outside. However, there are several other important factors to consider. For example, one of these is the air humidity, which should not exceed 60%.

Ignoring these rules can lead to a very sad result.

Moreover, if you are gluing in the sun, at temperatures over 16 degrees, or with greasy hands, then you may not even count on a well-glued boat.

The bottom is the main part of the boat. It is it that is most often exposed to mechanical damage.

In order to glue the bottom back to the boat, some rules must also be followed.

First of all, the damaged bottom must be completely torn off the body of the boat, then heated with a hairdryer and cleaned with sandpaper.

Your next step will be to apply the sealing tape.

And only then the bottom is attached back. Experienced craftsmen recommend performing all these actions strictly on a very tightly inflated rubber boat.

Now you need to lower the boat and roll all the places that were previously glued, and leave everything in this state for 48 hours.

When working with the bottom, it is worth considering all the basic rules that have already been mentioned.

The main features of this glue:

There is also a polyurethane glue, which has quite strong adhesion properties. Gummy glue is made on the basis of rubber and provides excellent water resistance.

Glue "Radical" is popular among many owners of inflatable rubber boats. It can withstand fairly low temperatures, heavy loads and even salty seawater.

It is based on a solution of rubbers mixed with other solvents.

When repairing rubber boats, owners often face difficult moments in the process.

To resolve controversial situations and to find answers to extraordinary questions, most beginners, and even professional fishermen, turn to specialists for help or are looking for answers on the Internet.

Is it possible to use Moment glue in the repair of rubber boats?

One of the most exciting issues is the possibility of using Moment glue when repairing a rubber boat.

In fact, the answer to this question is quite simple.

It is possible to use Moment glue when repairing rubber boats.

The main advantages of such a tool are as follows:

fast bonding of two surfaces;
ease of use.

However, when choosing Moment glue, be prepared for the fact that it is sensitive to high temperatures. Also, it dries instantly when exposed to direct sunlight.

Working with him, you will need to perform all gluing actions very quickly. Moreover, the final effect will also be poor.

A boat glued with Moment glue will not serve you for long, and, most likely, after a while, it will fall apart and become unstuck again. It is for these reasons that more experienced fishermen do not recommend using it.

How to wash old glue from a rubber boat?

It is quite difficult to wash old glue from a rubber boat. It should be borne in mind that when gluing two surfaces, rubber glue is quickly absorbed into the rubberized surface of the boat itself.

You should also not remove old dried glue with aggressive solvents or other substances, if you do not want to permanently ruin the fabric of your own boat.

Shoe glue for rubber boat repair

Some specialists use shoe (nairite) glue to repair a rubber boat. It is mainly used for bonding not only rubber, but also leather, wood, fabric and other materials. It is used for repairs, like the others.

The thought of an upcoming fishing trip haunts you? In this case, quickly check your boat for mechanical damage.

If you accidentally find a small crack or gap, do not be upset. Believe me, together with rubber boat glue, you can get your boat in order in a short period of time, and at the same time, without much effort.

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