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regiment

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fire boat
« on: January 19, 2010, 07:42:15 pm »
would like to know the best way to protect the sides of my fireboat tried draught excluder but it is made of foam  to soft  i am waiting now for DONT HIT THE BANK  thanks
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tubby

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Re: fire boat
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2010, 07:51:47 pm »
Hi
Try Model Slipway, they sell D section rubber, it's on there website
Barry
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ron parker

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Re: fire boat
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2010, 07:57:54 pm »
could try rope stuck on with contact adhesive, often  used on full size boats
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regiment

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Re: fire boat
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2010, 08:01:14 pm »
thanks for answers
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poll

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Re: fire boat
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2010, 11:07:44 pm »
Hi Regiment,  Try this one on ebay.
Neoprene Rubber self-adhesive strip 20mm x 12mm x 5m

John
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timsenecal

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Re: fire boat
« Reply #5 on: January 20, 2010, 04:17:33 am »
weather stripping might also work...
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mike_victoriabc

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Re: fire boat
« Reply #6 on: January 20, 2010, 05:58:47 am »
Try a marine store and have a look at hatch seals - comes in D profiles, some with adhesive.
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ray123

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Re: fire boat
« Reply #7 on: January 20, 2010, 07:30:37 am »
robbe do some 'D'section :-)) (2 sizes  12mm  & 8mm)  its its rubber so it  dosnt  tear/ rip or fall apart   i have it on my tugs  great stuff!!!   regards ray
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