Cleaner for Hypalon inflatable (Achilles)

[newhaul]

Originally Posted by jimbo31

Nauti-1 by far the best. Case closed.

The op stated produvet without the marine name or price

[sapient sue]

Originally Posted by anacapaisland42

Just painted our hypalon RIB with rubberized roofing paint (Home Depot $40/gallon), will let you know how it stands up to abuse
Bill

Bill we painted our dinghy some time ago with rubberised paint and it was a big flop. The top of the tubes rubbed off almost instantly, as we got in and out of the dinghy, but the hull side is bearing up quite well. We would never recommend painting the dinghy again and will always cover the tubes with chaps in future. This of course is more expensive but we have found the cover a great protector and easy to keep clean.

Cheers Sue

[sevenseassailor]

I see a few people have posted about using acetone.
Acetone should not be used on any dinghy fabric, as it will destroy the fabric long term.
Yes it will make the dinghy look new, but then ultimately it will go sticky in time and and the rubber fabric will start to break down - believe me I have experienced the hard way.

[newhaul]

Also acetone may dissolve the hyapalon glue at the seams

[tomj]

Thanks for all the inputs!!

Tom in Kinsale, VA

[Hank Kivett]

Why we are on the subject of Achilles dinghy's ...does anyone have a chart that shows the weight of an L-88 ...the one i have is a simple one with a inflatable floor and I think is a 2005 model...I need that weight for davits i am looking at...thanks guys

[newhaul]

The LSI 260E has similar specs to the older. L 88 should be close enough for what you need http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?...288&id=2586357

[Hank Kivett]

Hey thanks...i just looked it up and that's close enough...I estimated 65 lbs...i am getting davits for my CS 30 and needed the weight.

[newhaul]

No problem click the thanks button thanks

[Ericson38]

Originally Posted by Steve A

Mr. Clean magic eraser.

Based on this tip, it worked wonders on a 2007 Avon 310 RIB, and I mean wonders...thanks. I bought the extra strength one with two sponges. Better than hitting the fabric and seams with a solvent.