Bombard Aerotec Seat Screws

Boatozzy · 22 July 2018, 13:32

Hi all. I have noticed that the seat screws on my Aerotec are chaffing against the rubber. Has anyone else experienced this? Also, can anyone recommend some sort of rubber glue that I can use to patch up the scuffing?

Thanks guys.

Max... · 22 July 2018, 15:59

Yes, this is common and remember it being discussed a lot in the past. Prevention is best - I cut a small double layer PVC patch and glued this 'square-oval' where the screws touch.

Fenlander · 22 July 2018, 16:47

Yep likewise...

Boatozzy · 22 July 2018, 17:30

Well at least I know what I need to do now. Thanks chaps. Literally just got back in and noticed one of the straps that holds the deck down has torn off

luckily it hasn’t damaged the underneath. Got some repair work next weekend me thinks

Fenlander · 22 July 2018, 18:03

Where did it tear off, the flexy outer floor or the air floor?

chriswjallen · 22 July 2018, 19:20

Linked question - if going out solo, do you need to fix in the seat i.e. does it give structural support?

Boatozzy · 22 July 2018, 19:20

The flexy outer floor. The glued part of the strap mount is still attached to the boat. The fabric has torn from the mount where it is not glued.

Boatozzy · 22 July 2018, 19:24

Hi Chris. We were 3 up today. I am going to add patches as mentioned but I think I’m going to look at moving the fuel tank (25L) to the rear, next to the transom and do away with the seat altogether.

Fenlander · 22 July 2018, 19:38

>>>going to look at moving the fuel tank (25L) to the rear

See how you go with that... I've found the Aerotec performs (handling, ability in waves) best with the tank and a seated passenger.

Boatozzy not sure if you want to keep original but you can buy the straps from a Zodiac dealer.

Boatozzy · 22 July 2018, 22:04

Cheers Fenlander

Max... · 23 July 2018, 07:42

I never use the seat to be honest but solo with the tank at the back it will be terrible. Aerotec like all SIB's really needs some weight up front and usually handles best with a tiller extension too so you sit further forward. If not seen I set mine up like this:

http://www.rib.net/forum/f50/rigging...tec-71912.html

Boatozzy · 28 July 2018, 18:44

Hi all,

I have completed my first project to repair the strap that had torn off from the floor of my boat last weekend.

The first two pics show where the strap had torn off. I sanded the area down and cleaned up with Acetone before applying 3 layers of glue, then stuck the strap back down. Following this I did the same with a patch on top of the strap. Hopefully should all hold in place.

Once the strap is cured I am going to stick 4 small patches onto the tubes to protect them from the screws.

Fenlander · 28 July 2018, 20:12

Good idea to reinforce it. Looks like the glue never properly attached on that one.

Big Al C · 28 July 2018, 22:34

Regarding the strap position,,,,,, I had a 2001 model and the straps came from the corner,,,, half on the floor half on the tube. This way holds the floor down better. Got a 2016 model last year and the straps are in the position yours are,,,,, found these did not hold the floor down and the under side of the boat was saggy.
Have resolved this by gluing the strap down on the floor and up the side of the tube, then reinforcing it with another piece of pvc. Surprised Fenlander has not spotted this.
Look up the post,,,,, Bombare Aerotec- Where can I get this part!!

Fenlander · 28 July 2018, 22:57

>>>Surprised Fenlander has not spotted this.

Ha ha well I did but decided not to go into what's a bit of a personal choice mod. As you might remember I bought new straps to replace them all in the older style position but in truth once our floor settled more over a few runs it was a better fit and I never got round to the mod. However I still have the straps and either using them cut up your way or just cutting the old off and replacing I might eventually get round to it.

Boatozzy · 29 July 2018, 00:17

Max, Fenlander and Bi Al, thanks so much for the advice!

Big Al, great idea! I always wondered why some pics of Aerotec's online had the flooring nice and tight in the tubes and mine were always climbing up the sides. Also your idea will help strengthen the repair I did today; the force on the strap would be spread out, not just on the floor.

Cheers chaps