Repairing a Dock Wheel

[Our Serenity]

In one of my less than stellar docking attempts, I managed to damage my corner dock wheel; it is no longer inflated and does not hold air. I am buying a replacement dock wheel but was wondering if anyone has had any success in repairing one of these in the past? I would like to repair it and keep it as a spare in case a future docking blunder results in another un-inflated dock wheel.

I did a search of the forums under fender, dock wheel and bumper repair (separately) and could not find anything on point. Your responses will be much appreciated.

Regards,
Alicia

P.S. Here is a picture of the one we have in case it helps:

 

[Lazy Daze]

Boy, I don't know. Those things are pretty tough. I wonder if a kit used to repair an inflatable (Zodiac style) would work?

 

[Boatingnut]

Take a look at these before you spend any more money. In my humble opinion, these wheels are vastly superior to what you have.

http://www.ideliverfast.com/wheels.htm

 

[Lazy Daze]

Take a look at these before you spend any more money. In my humble opinion, these wheels are vastly superior to what you have.

http://www.ideliverfast.com/wheels.htm

I like that those are not filled with air. Their website didn't list prices and I hate calling companies just to "check a price". If you don't mind, how much did you pay for yours? Which model? How long have you had it? Thanks!

 

[Boatingnut]

Here is Defender's prices on them. I have had my set for 10 years, and they are like brand new. Have moved them 3 different times.

http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?path=-1|10391|296895&id=826339

 

[Our Serenity]

Thanks for the suggestion! Do you think it is possible to use the wheel on my existing mount? It was a pain to get corner mount in its place initially.

 

[Boatingnut]

No, I do not believe it will work on your current mount. Sorry. They are a much more robust mount. Take a walk around a marina. You will find them.

 

[Our Serenity]

Bummer. Thanks for the input!

 

[wish2fish]

what is the extent of the damage? is is a hole? is it a rip? is it on a seam?

 

[Lazy Daze]

Alicia, is your current wheel made by Taylor? Their fenders are guaranteed for life - not sure about those wheels.