Dry suit repair - recommendations

THG · 30 Oct 2006, 02:25

After our taking the waters and then our mast breaking - we had very little boat damage (thanks to good rescue crew) - however the end of the mast went through my dry suit, under suit and some of my knee.

Its a Typhoon breathable suit (2 seasons old) - so any suggestion s/ recommendations on how to get it fixed up? Is it a diy job or best left to professionals?

Kean

rick perkins · 30 Oct 2006, 05:49

Back to Typhoon ...

Kevin · 30 Oct 2006, 06:18

Drysuit, back to Typhoon as Rick suggests.

Undersuit, at the risk of being branded sexist, sounds like a job for a female Gunton in return for a meal at her favourite restaurant (may be cheaper to buy a new suit).

Knee, go to your local chandlers, buy yourself some whipping twine, a sailmaker's needle and palm and do-it-yourself!!!

Kevin

John Meadowcroft · 30 Oct 2006, 09:24

Tom_Gruitt_www.fotoboat.com · 30 Oct 2006, 10:38

http://www.c-tech.co.nz///

Martin · 30 Oct 2006, 11:05

I am on my second Typhoon Drysuit now. My previous one was sent back to Typhoon twice for repair. Basically on receipt they check it over to confirm what needs doing and give a quote. On the second ocassion there was so much additional work they reckoned that that needed doing in addition to the damage I was aware of, and the cost was going to be about half of what a replacement was going to cost. Perhaps rather foolishly I told them not to bother sending it back and I now wonder what became of it!!

My advice would be proceed carefully.

Managed to put a small hole in the knee on my latest Typhoon not so long ago. (The only reason I bought another was the discount offered by the chandler at the time) repaired it myself using a cycle puncture repair kit and so far it has held well.

I understand that Musto outsource their drysuit repair work. A mate of mine found out who the company was and dealt with them direct second time around. Very good repairs and very affordable. Wish I could remember the name of the company...............

THG · 31 Oct 2006, 08:46

Mast is with Mr Cooke for a repair job and claim form submitted.

Drysuits - I know Gill use Hammond Drysuits in UK for their repair work - wasn't sure about others. I thought most drysuits come from one factory in Far East but not sure who has local repair stuff. Looks like professional repair is right way and a kit isn't available.

Kean

tom lee · 31 Oct 2006, 10:37

Kean,
There is a drysuit repair kit available:
http://www.sailgb.com/p/typhoon_universal_drysuit_repair_kit/

Tom
N3258

THG · 31 Oct 2006, 11:16

Plus there's a nifty heated belt you can add - but do you think she would add too much weight to boat??

http://www.typhoon-int.co.uk/pages/surface/detail/id=304

Not sure missus wud approve either!

tedcordall · 31 Oct 2006, 11:26

I've used Andark, who are primarly a diving company. They are based near Southampon. Only had new seals done, rather than a fabric repair but they were both good and reasonably priced. Haven't an address to hand but I'm sure they have a web site. If not mail me and I'll find an address.

TC

philipcosson · 01 Nov 2006, 05:44

Typhoon do repairs at their factory in Limerick Road, Redcar, Cleveland.

http://www.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&hs=GT8&lr=&client=firefox-a&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&q=typhoon&near=Redcar&radius=0.0&latlng=54603006,-1077626,3433350921975403841&sa=X&oi=local&ct=result&cd=1

I had a small hole in my breathable drysuit knee (less than a year old) and took it to the factory in person - they heatwelded it in 5 minutes for free - thats good service.

Philip
N3253
6 miles from Redcar!