"Bob Black" wrote in message
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Does anyone have a recomended glue for sticking down patches and fittings
on
an older avon inflatable. ( its a 9ft, inflates in two halves,has a part

You could ask Avon. They will likely recommend the 2 part Hypalon glues
(these glues have a limited shelf life, but do stick better than the 1 part
ones found in repair kits).

I also need to drill holes in my Shetland transome to bolt the outboard
on,
mainly for security but also for stability. Is there an altertative to the
expensive bolts that are sold in Chandlers, surely any stainless steel
bolt
would be oK in seawater.

Yes, I think any sort of decent hardware store stainless bolt will be
similar to what a chandler sells. But be sure to drill your holes, then
coat the holes with epoxy to prevent water intrusion into the plywood
layers.

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