NRS Orca/Hypalon—BASIC repair

In this tutorial, our objective is to help new boat owners become more self-sufficient by feeling more capable of doing basic repairs on or off the river. This specific boat is made of Hypalon, which is a synthetic rubber, that requires the use of Clifton Adhesive and Accelerator for chemically bonding this material to an air holding patch. Please refer to the NRS website with questions regarding this repair https://www.nrs.com/learn/hypalon-rep... or call Trailhead River Sports with any questions at (406) 543-6966. Required Materials: Pennel Orca® Tube Material Clifton Hypalon® Adhesive Clifton Accelerator (Recommended for air holding repairs and for attaching items subject to high stress. See Step 5) Pro Roller Hand Tool Toluene Stiff Bristle Brush – 4-ounce can have a brush in the lid. Chemical Resistant Gloves (i.e. Nitrile gloves) Eye Protection Pencil Fine Sandpaper (~ 180 grit) or Rasp lint-free Towel Organic Fume Respirator Warning for all Glue and Solvent Use: The use of these products can be very dangerous and can have short-term and long-term consequences to your health. It is important for you to take precautions and wear all appropriate safety gear. Wearing gloves, a respirator, eye protection, and working in a well-ventilated area can go a long way towards mitigating these risks.