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jmarlo posted 08-17-2009 11:34 PM ET (US)
I just bought a used dinghy as a "tender" to my Revenge. Its made by Nelson/Weather Rite, probably 10 years old, 9ft long made out of some sort of grey rubberized material. The rubberized skin looks like it can use some sort of "moisturizer" for lack of better term. What product is recommended to clean/restore these types of dinghies?
David Pendleton posted 08-18-2009 12:00 AM ET (US)
Most major-manufacturer inflatable boats are either made out of Hypalon® or PVC.
I'm not sure what the restorative procedure is for either material, but you need to know what you're dealing with first.
I'm nearly certain your boat is PVC, and certainly not Hypalon®.
My Zodiac is PVC and I thoroughly coat it with 303 Aerospace several times a season.
lizard posted 08-18-2009 11:04 AM ET (US)
Jock-
David is correct, it is one of two materials and everything about them is very different. PVC does not withstand sun exposure very well, Hypalon has a much longer sun life. They use different adhesives for patching and securing items to them. Older Avons and Achilles may be hypalon, Zodiacs were typically PVC. The most important thing you can buy, after a "fabric conditioner" will be a good, Sunbrella cover.
Be prepared for sticker shock, the prices quoted for my 11' 6" RIB were $675-900. They have generic, nylon covers @ West Marine, for about $200.
If you do not have a motor yet, I may be selling my 1980's era Johnson 6 hp 2-stroke. Runs like a top, new impeller, lower unit seals, fresh coat of paint on the lower unit. Weight is about 50 lbs.
You can email me for more details if you are interested.
JMARTIN posted 08-18-2009 11:24 AM ET (US)
Jock,
Way off subject here, but are you going to stow your tender deflated on the Revenge? I got a blow up tender, but basically it is a "one careful man toy". I really should get something safer.
John
jmarlo posted 08-18-2009 12:38 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the great information. I will try the 303 Aerospace product. Its website says it can be used on both PVC and Hypalon, and I'm fairly certain the inflatable I have is PVC.
This "tender" (as I jokingly call it), will be stowed on board in a case when not in use, and when in use, will be to get to shore when anchored, or, probably more realistically, yet another thing for the kids to play with. I have no intention of motorizing it yet. Kids can learn to row.
lizard posted 08-19-2009 10:43 PM ET (US)
Jock-
I am anxious to hear about you experience with 303. What I gathered from many inquiries I made, the bonding requirements of these two products do not result in a Venn diagram. There is no overlap.
Please provide us feedback.

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Author	Topic: Caring for your dinghy
jmarlo	posted 08-17-2009 11:34 PM ET (US) I just bought a used dinghy as a "tender" to my Revenge. Its made by Nelson/Weather Rite, probably 10 years old, 9ft long made out of some sort of grey rubberized material. The rubberized skin looks like it can use some sort of "moisturizer" for lack of better term. What product is recommended to clean/restore these types of dinghies?
David Pendleton	posted 08-18-2009 12:00 AM ET (US) Most major-manufacturer inflatable boats are either made out of Hypalon® or PVC. I'm not sure what the restorative procedure is for either material, but you need to know what you're dealing with first. I'm nearly certain your boat is PVC, and certainly not Hypalon®. My Zodiac is PVC and I thoroughly coat it with 303 Aerospace several times a season.
lizard	posted 08-18-2009 11:04 AM ET (US) Jock- David is correct, it is one of two materials and everything about them is very different. PVC does not withstand sun exposure very well, Hypalon has a much longer sun life. They use different adhesives for patching and securing items to them. Older Avons and Achilles may be hypalon, Zodiacs were typically PVC. The most important thing you can buy, after a "fabric conditioner" will be a good, Sunbrella cover. Be prepared for sticker shock, the prices quoted for my 11' 6" RIB were $675-900. They have generic, nylon covers @ West Marine, for about $200. If you do not have a motor yet, I may be selling my 1980's era Johnson 6 hp 2-stroke. Runs like a top, new impeller, lower unit seals, fresh coat of paint on the lower unit. Weight is about 50 lbs. You can email me for more details if you are interested.
JMARTIN	posted 08-18-2009 11:24 AM ET (US) Jock, Way off subject here, but are you going to stow your tender deflated on the Revenge? I got a blow up tender, but basically it is a "one careful man toy". I really should get something safer. John
jmarlo	posted 08-18-2009 12:38 PM ET (US) Thanks for the great information. I will try the 303 Aerospace product. Its website says it can be used on both PVC and Hypalon, and I'm fairly certain the inflatable I have is PVC. This "tender" (as I jokingly call it), will be stowed on board in a case when not in use, and when in use, will be to get to shore when anchored, or, probably more realistically, yet another thing for the kids to play with. I have no intention of motorizing it yet. Kids can learn to row.
lizard	posted 08-19-2009 10:43 PM ET (US) Jock- I am anxious to hear about you experience with 303. What I gathered from many inquiries I made, the bonding requirements of these two products do not result in a Venn diagram. There is no overlap. Please provide us feedback.