Ancient Avon Inflatable - what’s it made of?

[duncan99210]

I’ve just bought an ancient Avon inflatable. It’s largely fine but has a slow leak which I’d like to fix before using it. Someone on here must know what material the tubes are made of so I can order the right type of glue and patch. Thanks.

 

[nickf]

I’ve just bought an ancient Avon inflatable. It’s largely fine but has a slow leak which I’d like to fix before using it. Someone on here must know what material the tubes are made of so I can order the right type of glue and patch. Thanks.

Almost certainly hypalon. Worth looking after as last much longer than pvc.

 

[VicS]

I’ve just bought an ancient Avon inflatable. It’s largely fine but has a slow leak which I’d like to fix before using it. Someone on here must know what material the tubes are made of so I can order the right type of glue and patch. Thanks.

Hypalon, although they did market range of PVC "Typhoon" dinghies around the late 1980s

See PVC or Hypalon? | Polymarine Paints, Adhesives, Parts & Accessories

 

[pvb]

Yes, hypalon. Polymarine are the people to go to.

 

[Refueler]

There are kits that include glue to do both Hypalon and other fabrics. But in answer to OP - its most likely Hypalon ... I have an ancient Redstart and that's Hypalon.

Loads of kits on eBay ... I've used two kits over the years from there and worked fine.

And surprise surprise ........ my metal outboard bracket is still in good condition (it is its second ......... but I bought the bracket second hand over 20yrs ago !)

 

[Rocksteadee]

At our yard one of the guys used to work for Avon, told me that it is their own material. However Hypalon is the glue. Confirmed this by contacting Avon (Chas Newen) confirmed hypalon

 

[erich27]

Yes Polymarine is your best contact for technical advice and adhesives for both Hypalon and PVC, tel. No. 01492 583322

 

[Zing]

It’s hypalon. Get glue and material from Henshaw Marine.

 

[duncan99210]

Thanks all. Ordered kit from Polymarine. I’ll update once I’ve fixed it.