Glue for Weaver Pads on PVC Dinghy

[Two Peas]

I just bought the Baltik 9.5' inflatable - after lots of reading it seems like the best deal for me. I plan to put one of the small Tohatsu outboards on it, either the 3.5, 4, or 6hp.

My boat's PO had installed Weaver Davits, and they are still attached to my swim platform.

I've ordered the Weaver pads to be glued on to the dinghy.

Can anyone recommend what type of glue I should use? The dinghy is DTEX Plastomer PVC. Is one type/brand of glue better than the next?

 

[Two Peas]

Here's what the pads look like:

 

[Air O'Nautical]

Try, www.weaverindustries.com .
A quick google search will find you the "two part" glue for PVC boats at a better price.
I will offer advice to follow the directions exactly.
I found performing this operation inside an air-conditioned room is best to control the humidity and temperature. The pad placement is critical and don't get the glue too far outside of the under-pad area (it will yellow in the sun). Clamp down by using a heavy weight and leave for as long as you can stand it.
I did all this on my last dink and the pads were perfect for 8 years.
Best of Luck,

 

[Havana Shamrock]

Here's what the pads look like:

I PERSONALLY HATE THE GLUED DAVIT LOOK , First i dont like the dink in the on it's side look i have to back into my slip and second, i like keeping the motor in the upright position, so i went with weaver quik kit and fabbed my own davits,

 

[Two Peas]

I PERSONALLY HATE THE GLUED DAVIT LOOK , First i dont like the dink in the on it's side look i have to back into my slip and second, i like keeping the motor in the upright position, so i went with weaver quik kit and fabbed my own davits,

I like the way the Hurley davits work too (or the home made ones, a la Dom...), but thought I'd give these a try to start the summer.

I've ordered the Weaver quick kit too, and probably will end up doing as many others have - but having the pads glued on gives you two options.

I've read probably every thread about dinghys and davits on CSR in the past two weeks (been on vacation in chilly, rainy Florida), and have weighed the pros and cons. Now I just need to experience them first hand...

 

[Two Peas]

Try, www.weaverindustries.com .
A quick google search will find you the "two part" glue for PVC boats at a better price.
I will offer advice to follow the directions exactly.
I found performing this operation inside an air-conditioned room is best to control the humidity and temperature. The pad placement is critical and don't get the glue too far outside of the under-pad area (it will yellow in the sun). Clamp down by using a heavy weight and leave for as long as you can stand it.
I did all this on my last dink and the pads were perfect for 8 years.
Best of Luck,

Thanks, this is the kind of advice I was hoping to get. Do you glue the pads on with the dink deflated (that is quite a pair of words)? If so, does the PVC stretch while inflated - and then pull on the glue?

 

[Havana Shamrock]

Thanks, this is the kind of advice I was hoping to get. Do you glue the pads on with the dink deflated (that is quite a pair of words)? If so, does the PVC stretch while inflated - and then pull on the glue?

gluing anything plus water sounds to me like they dont mix ie: davits

 

[Two Peas]

gluing anything plus water sounds to me like they dont mix ie: davits

Isn't the whole dinghy glued together??

 

[Air O'Nautical]

Thanks, this is the kind of advice I was hoping to get. Do you glue the pads on with the dink deflated (that is quite a pair of words)? If so, does the PVC stretch while inflated - and then pull on the glue?

Deflated. You are gluing a flat pad to a round tube.

Never noticed any stretching. Done correctly this will be the strongest part of the boat.

P.S.
You need to float the dink behind the boat to see where the pad go.

 

[Air O'Nautical]

gluing anything plus water sounds to me like they dont mix ie: davits

I understand your doubts.
My experence with one boat over 8yrs with the weaver pads was great.
I sometimes left the small 2hp outboard on the 8'6'' dink while on short cruises tilted/tied about 45 degrees up out of the water.
The pads will not peel off if glued correctly.

I do like the slide on systems better if you have the room.

 

[Havana Shamrock]

Isn't the whole dinghy glued together??

agreed ! i find it hard to trust glue, but you guys say it works great. :huh: