Wetline 265 airdeck dinghy name trim gone sticky

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Our 3 year old wetline dinghy's name trim on the sides and the bow have gone really sticky this year. Must be UV degradation I guess.

Any tips on how to remove the sticky layer?

 

[philip_stevens]

I had a similar problem with the triangular anti-splash sections between transom and hull on our Lodestar dinghy.

To remove the "sticky", I used acetone, and then re-painted it with Polymarine inflatable paint. Now no "sticky".

 

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I had a similar problem with the triangular anti-splash sections between transom and hull on our Lodestar dinghy.

To remove the "sticky", I used acetone, and then re-painted it with Polymarine inflatable paint. Now no "sticky".

Thanks Philip...... will give it a go!

 

[vyv_cox]

When the airdeck on my Quicksilver went sticky after five years I contacted the suppliers and it was replaced under guarantee. The hull tubes remain unsticky, now 10 years in Mediterranean sunshine, so clearly not affected by UV. Many airdecks have gone the same way, clear indication of defective material.

It appears parts of yours may be defective and the manufacturer should sort it out.

 

[Steve C Cronin]

Our 3 year old wetline dinghy's name trim on the sides and the bow have gone really sticky this year. Must be UV degradation I guess.

Any tips on how to remove the sticky layer?

I have the same dinghy but it doesn't have any "side" nameplates, only a bow one. This nameplate is however covered by a reflective car numberplae background with the T/T....... on it so never gets direct (Med.) sunlight. I also stow it down below in the dark in winter and in summer it is inverted on the foredeck under a proprietory cover.

The main problem with mine is that it leaks water in somewhere around the wooden transom so wet feet are the norm. What a pity that Avon went out of the tender business. I guess I will have to replace this with a Zodiac when it's shot just to get a dinghy of ANY quality.

 

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When the airdeck on my Quicksilver went sticky after five years I contacted the suppliers and it was replaced under guarantee. The hull tubes remain unsticky, now 10 years in Mediterranean sunshine, so clearly not affected by UV. Many airdecks have gone the same way, clear indication of defective material.

It appears parts of yours may be defective and the manufacturer should sort it out.

Thanks Steve and vyv, The tubes/airdeck are not affected just the badges on the sides and bow... The blue "W 265".. Other than the sticky badges it is a very good dinghy in particular the high volume tubes, can't remember the last time I had to top it up with air.

 

[Steve C Cronin]

Thanks Steve and vyv, The tubes/airdeck are not affected just the badges on the sides and bow... The blue "W 265".. Other than the sticky badges it is a very good dinghy in particular the high volume tubes, can't remember the last time I had to top it up with air.

Wow! Doesn't that dinghy stowing position act like a sail and attempt to round you up?

 

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Wow! Doesn't that dinghy stowing position act like a sail and attempt to round you up?

That is the stowed position alongside. It is lowered before setting off. Works well. Inspired by this...

http://www.dinghy-tow.com/

 

[BrunoB]

We had the same problem after about 3 years. It was returned to the local agent who arranged the removal of defective logos.