Magic Eraser saved my boat from sinking!

[JBsurfin]

Originally Posted by CarlF

Magic Eraser is pretty clever.

The tapered plugs are useless in many common situations. They require a perfectly round hole - like a hose falling off. In that case, most people would just put the hose back on. The plugs won't work on a crack in the fiberglass or even a split hose.

This is what I keep aboard - and actually used once. Available at Defender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_c...ature=emb_logo

As funny as it may sound, but it actually did work, I had bought my power boat friends the Flex seal tape 4"x 5", one buddy ran aground and developed a crack, dove overboard and slapped a patch on. Held all the way to port over 25 miles. I now keep it on my sailer..

[rwpotter]

Davidhoy - I know the inventor of the Magic Eraser. I will see him next month on a cruise to the Caymans. I would be happy to convey your Shout Out if you like. - RP

[Woodland Hills]

Seatow told me that foam rubber pillows work well for slowing large leaks to a manageable size and that most people already have them aboard. Just stuff then into the opening and they will slow the flow enough for the pumps to get a handle on things.