Boat Care
Materials like Hypalon®, PVC, fiberglass, roto-molded plastic, and other materials are damaged, bleached and ultimately destroyed through use and by sun exposure.
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Cleaning
Boat Cleaning
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Clean Your Boat
To clean tough stains off boats, rafts, kayaks and canoes use McNett® Boat Cleaner. Apply, allow to soak for a few seconds (longer for tougher stains), and buff off. This environmentally friendly formula effectively removes ‘bathtub ring’ stains, mold and tar stains on fiberglass, Kevlar®, Hypalon®, PVC and other boat materials.
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Rafting & Paddling
Raft Repairs
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Commercial Grade Whitewater Rafts
Aquaseal Urethane Repair Adhesive can often create an emergency patch on pinhole air leaks in whitewater river rafts (such as those made with Hypalon®). To apply, deflate the raft and buff the area lightly with sandpaper. Then wipe the area clean with solvent (such as acetone or toluene) and allow to dry before applying the Aquaseal. Allow the Aquaseal to dry level overnight (or use McNett Cotol 240 to accelerate cure time to 2 hours) before re-inflating the raft. For more permanent or elaborate repairs (and all seam repairs) consult your raft manufacturer.
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Inflatable Kayaks
There are two types, those with interior air bladders that are separate from the external fabric ‘skin’ and those where the ‘skin’ and bladder are a single welded unit. For those with separate bladders use the McNett Inflatable Patch Kit to patch the bladder alone. For those without a separate bladder use Aquaseal on the exterior. Simply clean the area with soap and water, rinse well, air dry, then apply Aquaseal to the damaged area. Note - Always patch deflated boats.
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Recreational Rafts and Pool Floats
Inexpensive rafts and pool floats made of PVC can be difficult (and are sometimes impossible) to patch permanently. Aquaseal can often create a temporary patch. To apply buff damaged area VERY LIGHTLY with sandpaper then wipe clean with solvent (such isopropyl alcohol or stronger solvent) and allow to dry. Apply Aquaseal to pinhole and 1/2 inch (2 cm) beyond in all directions. Allow Aquaseal to dry level overnight then apply a McNett I-Patch (from the McNett Inflatable Repair Kit) before re-inflating the raft. For more permanent repairs (and all seam repairs) consult the raft manufacturer.
Paddlesports Tip
Paddlesports Tip
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Keep knots and kinks from jamming in your throw bag by stuffing it correctly!
Step 1. Untangle and spread out your rope on a clean surface.
Step 2. Turn your back to your rope, drape it over your shoulder and begin to coil it into your throw bag.
Step 3. Ensure you’re stuffing the bag evenly and that kinks are untwisting behind you.
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PFD Care
Keep Your PFD's Looking New
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Protecting
UV Tech™ Protectant
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How UV Tech™ Works
Materials like Hypalon®, PVC, fiberglass, roto-molded plastic, and other materials are damaged, bleached and ultimately destroyed through use and by sun exposure. UV Tech protects and rejuvenates surfaces, reducing cracking, helping to block sun damage and restoring your boat’s original good looks.
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Protect & Restore Your Boat
Every 30-45 days of sun exposure treat surfaces of boats, PFD’s, spray skirts, paddles, and dry suit gaskets with UV Tech™ Surface Protectant & Rejuvenator to protect surfaces, enhancing color and minimizing the appearance of scratches.
Protect Your Equipment