Needless worry about Marine GOOP? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

RockyRaab · 04-18-2012, 03:42 PM

From what I read (and I read a LOT) most kayakers seem to think of Marine GOOP as the "duct tape of 'yakking." Good for everything and never a problem. Yet, on the package, it says "GOOP is not recommended for use on...polyethylene...plastics."

Reassure me here, folks.

jorluivil · 04-18-2012, 03:45 PM

Hard to answer without knowing what your plans are.

Would I use it to cover a 2" hole in the hull....no

Would I use it to create a water tight seal around rivets, screws....etc......yes

mtnbykr2 · 04-18-2012, 04:25 PM

Good for adhering your transducer, or wet mount container down

William Novotny · 04-18-2012, 05:04 PM

It will not bond with poly plastics, meaning it won't change the chemical structure of the surface plastic"bonding" the two together. It will stick to plastic quite well, especially if you scuff the surface of the plastic with some sandpaper

fishingfiend · 04-18-2012, 06:36 PM

It's definitely safe on my outback, I used it all over the place and no melting plastic to speak of.

theluckypig · 04-18-2012, 06:49 PM

when it comes to "goop", steveooo is the man in the know...

RockyRaab · 04-19-2012, 05:39 AM

Thanks, guys. It's that "melting" issue I was concerned about. I was reasonably sure there was no danger because no post I've read had reported any. But I'm a cautious guy, stemming from my pilot days. Once you're afloat (or airborne) it's a bad time to discover a problem!

04-18-2012, 03:42 PM	#1
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	Needless worry about Marine GOOP? From what I read (and I read a LOT) most kayakers seem to think of Marine GOOP as the "duct tape of 'yakking." Good for everything and never a problem. Yet, on the package, it says "GOOP is not recommended for use on...polyethylene...plastics." Reassure me here, folks.

04-18-2012, 03:45 PM	#2
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	Hard to answer without knowing what your plans are. Would I use it to cover a 2" hole in the hull....no Would I use it to create a water tight seal around rivets, screws....etc......yes __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer

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mtnbykr2 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: newbury park ca Posts: 2,323	Good for adhering your transducer, or wet mount container down __________________

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William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	It will not bond with poly plastics, meaning it won't change the chemical structure of the surface plastic"bonding" the two together. It will stick to plastic quite well, especially if you scuff the surface of the plastic with some sandpaper __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

04-18-2012, 06:36 PM	#5
fishingfiend Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 196	It's definitely safe on my outback, I used it all over the place and no melting plastic to speak of.

04-18-2012, 06:49 PM	#6
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	when it comes to "goop", steveooo is the man in the know...

04-19-2012, 05:39 AM	#7
RockyRaab Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Utah Posts: 138	Thanks, guys. It's that "melting" issue I was concerned about. I was reasonably sure there was no danger because no post I've read had reported any. But I'm a cautious guy, stemming from my pilot days. Once you're afloat (or airborne) it's a bad time to discover a problem!