Mastic/ Silicone/ hole sealing type stuff

[Grant]

I have been trying to find the right stuff to seal the hole where the cables go in my kayak. I have tried silicone, and some other stuff from our local hardware store, but it doesnt seem to stick to the hull, and keep the seal in place.

 

Aside from the perfect fitting grommit, which I cant find, has anyone got any sealant suggestions?

[Starvinmarvin]

Loctite 595 will do the job, I would put a little bit of masking tape on the inside of the hole and squirt loads of Loctite from the top, when dry (24hrs) remove the tape, job done or add a little more if required.

 

Loctite 595 will peel from the kayak if necessary, but if you leave alone it will provide the perfect seal.

 

SM

[Somerset in Jersey]

I have been trying to find the right stuff to seal the hole where the cables go in my kayak. I have tried silicone, and some other stuff from our local hardware store, but it doesnt seem to stick to the hull, and keep the seal in place.

 

Aside from the perfect fitting grommit, which I cant find, has anyone got any sealant suggestions?

 

 

Grant

 

just droped a variety of bungs and grommets round, see what might fit.

[RayJ]

I used Sicaflex with no probs

[richi]

have you thought about using a cable gland.I did and it's that strong I could pick the kayak up with it.on sale at your local chandlers

[kelvindavies11]

i had teh same problem and ended up using instant gasket from your local motor shop. It done the trick.

 

hope this helps,

kelvin

[Patrick Pending]

I find that a hot glue gun works pretty good on yaks. It fills gaps, sets quickly and can be peeled away cleanly if you need to make changes at a later date.

[Grant]

Somerset kindly sorted me out with some bungs (not the sort politicians have) for the hole! And he still hasnt even met me yet- what a star!

 

Getting married next weekend, so will be out in the kayak this week getting my head sorted, so invaluable- thanks again Nigel.

 

I think its also Nigel's 21st next weekend!!

[Somerset in Jersey]

Somerset kindly sorted me out with some bungs (not the sort politicians have) for the hole! And he still hasnt even met me yet- what a star!

 

Getting married next weekend, so will be out in the kayak this week getting my head sorted, so invaluable- thanks again Nigel.

 

I think its also Nigel's 21st next weekend!!

 

no problem mate... and i wish it was the 21st but its the BIG 40

[Patrick Pending]

Getting married next weekend

 

Don't drink to much at the reception or you wont be fit to paddle on the Sunday

 

All the best