Gator Patch kayak field repair kit
Be prepared for the unexpected. You may be rock gardening or landing in surf when a sharp rock punctures the hull of your kayak. For those situations, Gator Patches are a reliable product for patching holes on the beach. It even sticks to roto-molded kayaks! Made of fiberglass-reinforced polyester, these patches create a hard, stiff, durable and water tight seal when used to repair hull damage. Tape can seal a crack, but won't fix the lost stiffness; Gator Patch is good for giving structural rigidity to the damaged area. They're an all in one repair kit; once the target area has been dried, sanded and cleaned, all you need to do is apply the patch. They have one side coated with an adhesive to keep them in place while UV rays cure the patch itself in 5 - 60 minutes at room temperature, making them perfect for impromptu beach repair. Be careful though: once exposed to sunlight, they immediately begin to cure, so work fast. For best results, patch on the inside of the hull and you can to