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Need Help With An Adhesive Recommendation For A Boat Seat Repair

Discussion in 'Boat Supply, Boat Parts, Boat Information etc…' started by John Reid, Oct 31, 2022.


  1. John Reid

    John Reid Powder Monkey
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    My 2005 crestliner fishhawk freshwater fishing boat has seats that have come unglued. I am wondering if anyone has repaired seats that glue together like mine. I have researched a lot of adhesives, but if someone has had success with a repair of this type I could really use a recommendation of an adhesive that will bond a plastic seat base to vinyl seat material before I attempt it. From my on-line research HH 66 vinyl adhesive seems to be the best option I have found. I love the seats and would like to fix them, boat seat.jpg but it may not be possible...thanks
     
    John Reid, Oct 31, 2022
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  2. mak

    mak Moderator on Deck Staff Member

    No experience with that, but looks like you are in the right track.
     
    mak, Oct 31, 2022
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  3. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    I would call the manufacturer and find out if it yellows when in Sunlight. I purchased some adhesive a while back and it went on clear, then yellowed. I was pissed.
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 1, 2022
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  4. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    make sure you post your results.
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 1, 2022
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  5. Jeepster

    Jeepster Swabbie

    I sent a text to my Nephew who runs a boat seat repair business in Maryland. Will post info when available.

    JJ
     
    Jeepster, Nov 1, 2022
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  6. John Reid

    John Reid Powder Monkey
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    Great I hope he has a suggestion. Thanks
     
    John Reid, Nov 1, 2022
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  7. Jeepster

    Jeepster Swabbie

    My Nephew uses a spray adhesive for foam sold at Joann Fabrics. It appears you want to secure the foam to the plastic seat. Hope this will work for you.

    JJ
     
    Jeepster, Nov 1, 2022
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  8. John Reid

    John Reid Powder Monkey
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    I went on a crestliner repair forum and one thread had success using
    Loctite PL Premium Advanced Polyurethane Construction Adhesive so that is the best suggestion thus far.
     
    John Reid, Nov 1, 2022
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  9. Nautical Gator

    Nautical Gator Forum Captain, Moderator, Peacekeeper Staff Member

    I looked it up, does it say that it is flexible when dried or that it is used on vinyl and plastic materials?
     
    Nautical Gator, Nov 2, 2022
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  10. John Reid

    John Reid Powder Monkey
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    The person who used it said it dried hard, but has held up so far and that was several years ago. I'm not sure if it specifies vinyl but it does mention plastic. I may try this in combination with spray adhesive on the foam. I figure if the foam is stuck down first I can then use a caulk gun around the vinyl edge and clamp it down with straps. I will post pics of the repair when I do it and we will see what happens. I am willing to spend $25 to give it a shot. I'm looking at $1000 or more to replace all 3 seats.
     
    John Reid, Nov 2, 2022
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