Emergency Repair Putty

[xeitosaphil]

Just came across this and thought I would pass it on.Seems its been about for some time in the U.S.A but not seen it before here.
Very impressive according to the video, and I would think a item to have on board? I will anyway.

Link http://www.force4.co.uk/9896/Force-...12-5&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NL0712-5-1

 

[xhurleyman]

Hello Phil,
I first had this on my dayboat and used a fair bit of it then, I have had some on Vixen ever since I bought her and have not as yet needed it, so long as you roll it around using the palms of your hands until the outer and inner pastes (mine is green on the outside and white inside) have all blended ie become white, it is then manageable for about 30mins and it will even go off under water but there it needs to be pressed well into or against the area to be made watertight and even better if it can be held in place till it has chemically cured.
I agree, it is a useful thing to have on board.
Kevin

 

[tudorsailor]

Have you tried sugru as an alternative? Seems to work well

TudorSailor

 

[xeitosaphil]

Hello Phil,
I first had this on my dayboat and used a fair bit of it then, I have had some on Vixen ever since I bought her and have not as yet needed it, so long as you roll it around using the palms of your hands until the outer and inner pastes (mine is green on the outside and white inside) have all blended ie become white, it is then manageable for about 30mins and it will even go off under water but there it needs to be pressed well into or against the area to be made watertight and even better if it can be held in place till it has chemically cured.
I agree, it is a useful thing to have on board.
Kevin

Hi Kevin / Tudorsailor
I think what you are both describing is a two part type epoxy putty, which is something completely different? If you look at the video link, it seems that this is thick putty one part soft-ish compound which is made from crude oil and some synthetics which you just push in the hole and smooth over, straight from the pot.
Not sure if anybody over here has used it? Or if there is a cheaper version? Its a bit expensive at £20.00 a pot, but it looks like it could save the day if needed.