On-the-water leak repair?

[MauiBen]

Do you carry a patch kit that can be used on the water? Something temporary, just to get you back to shore? What works on PVC and is quick to apply? Thanks.

[rogerblack]

Not quite what you're asking for but I carry one of these:
http://www.bartonmarine.com/products-the-clamseal.asp

[MauiBen]

Interesting device. It assumes the puncture is large enough, or requires you to make it so. It also assumes you have a way of reinflating the chamber.

What I had in mind was a way to temporarily repair a tiny hole from a fishing hook, before the chamber gets deflated. I may try Tenacious Tape

[rogerblack]

Let us know how you get on with it - looks similar to Tear Aid Type B for PVC/vinyl.
http://www.tear-aid.co.uk/index.php?mai ... s5ottp2f14

Not sure if those would work on wet surfaces though, also whether they'd have enough adhesion to resist escape from a chamber whilst pressurised?

My Honwave came with an emergency repair kit containing some patch pieces and single part adhesive, but I haven't tried to use it. For more permanent repairs I've always used two-part.

PS also just found this:

[MauiBen]

Also interesting, but it says it only works if it can wrap around onto itself, like around a pipe.

My plan is to carry a towel in my dry box in case I need to apply some tape. If the hole is below the water line, I'll be SOL .

[The Hobbit]

I use one of these and carry a spare on the other foot