Rescue Tape
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Rescue Tape
Was thumbing through the December 2016 issue of BoatUS magazine and saw an article for this stuff called Rescue Tape. Sounds like it would survive a nuclear war. Anybody ever try this stuff?
Jim Elias
1974 37' SedanFlybridge
Twin 360 Chryslers.
Marblehead, Ohio
1974 37' SedanFlybridge
Twin 360 Chryslers.
Marblehead, Ohio
Re: Rescue Tape
I looked it up -- it's the self-fusing tape you stretch then wrap around an object so it overlaps. It has a tenacious grip on itself and is durable. Yes, it's pricey - especially when you buy it from a booth at the boat show -- but it's legit and when you need it you don't care about the price. I think it will repair - at least dramatically reduce the flow of - a leaky pipe or hose. I've used it to hold a split shovel handle.
-joel-
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
former owner 1988 '32 FB Sedan
Chesapeake Bay
twin 318 / 240 hp
Potomac MD
Re: Rescue Tape
Last edited by carl on Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:27 am, edited 2 times in total.
Re: Rescue Tape
If you are talking about a product like Rust-Oleum leak seal tape it is really good stuff. I would not use it as a fix but for a get you home it works well in a number of ways.
Jeff Monday (Blue Mondays)
1973 28 ft Express single 318 1976 StarCraft Islander 1961 Sea Nymph
Lower River rd
Rabbit Hash KY
1973 28 ft Express single 318 1976 StarCraft Islander 1961 Sea Nymph
Lower River rd
Rabbit Hash KY
Re: Rescue Tape
Yes, I've used to wrap exhaust hose that sprang a leak. The army uses in an emergency kit they send out with vehicles in battle in case they get a round in a hose etc.
Good to keep in your car/truck tool box.
Wayne
Good to keep in your car/truck tool box.
Wayne
1973 32 express fly bridge
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"
Chattanooga
"Southern Lady"