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12-17-2018, 05:17 PM
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New member to this forum with a question
I have a twelve year old, 11 ft Genesis IV, Porta Bote with a small crack at the middle seam of the transom. Has anyone ever tried "Flex Glue" or Flex Tape" (as seen on TV) to repair this.
Glenn
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12-17-2018, 05:20 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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I've tried it in a couple areas on my MH. But just the spray on or brush on and not to fix a crack. So far it's resisted the sun and rain. One area for most of the summer and it still looks good.
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12-17-2018, 05:21 PM
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Forest River Owners Club Freightliner Owners Club
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Location: Monticello MN.
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I keep flex tape on board all the time. I have used it for many fixes, but not a boat.
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12-17-2018, 05:29 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Vancouver Wash
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Good luck getting the tape end unstuck off the roll...
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12-17-2018, 06:03 PM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
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Use marine tex or a good 2 part epoxy,like JB weld.
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12-17-2018, 06:25 PM
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Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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What would you guys suggest for a crack in a plastic kayak. It's above the waterline on the bow. I bought some Flex tape, but haven’t tried it yet.
Can you hear me cackling and clucking?
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12-17-2018, 06:42 PM
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Ford Super Duty Owner
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Anytime I'm trying to fix something that will flex when used I lean more towards the use of fiberglass cloth and resin with hardener. I'd also use it on the kayak and put a layer on both sides.
FG is strong, sun and water (proof) resistant, very durable but will flex some. You can't go wrong!!!
Flex Tape may have its place but I've never used it. I'm usually Leary based on the advertisements. In fact I'm surprised they haven't told us the Titanic wouldn't have sunk had they had some FT on board!!!
Fiberglass will work for a split on a plastic boat. If it's at a folding seam then as TB said check with the manufacturer. Or maybe that's a good place for the flex tape since it above the water line.
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12-17-2018, 06:53 PM
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A porta boat is a folding boat. Folds flat for cartop transport. Don't think there is any fiberglass in It, more like plastic.
Your best bet is to contact them for the folding joint repair.
https://www.porta-bote.com/contact-us/
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12-18-2018, 06:55 AM
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Junior Member
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Thanks for the input. I'm going to experiment with some of the options and see what works.
Glenn
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12-18-2018, 10:02 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
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Hi !  Welcome to IRV2! We're sure glad you joined the gang! 
Sorry, no experience with Flex Tape.
Good luck, happy trails, and God bless!  
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12-18-2018, 10:12 AM
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Country Coach Owners Club Solo Rvers Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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BTW:  from WA State.
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12-28-2018, 05:25 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club iRV2 No Limits Club
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When I had a porta-a-bote I used eterna bond tape.
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