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 Post subject: Wave seat pads....
PostPosted: Sun Feb 02, 2014 1:39 pm 
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Just bought new ones, old ones breaking down giving us all blue-butt, (after only 2 years :( ) any tips for keeping the new ones healthy?


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 Post subject: Re: Wave seat pads....
PostPosted: Mon Feb 03, 2014 9:44 am 
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I keep mine covered with a cheap tarp, lasted 8 years so far. But I'm on an inland lake, beached under tall trees.

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 Post subject: Re: Wave seat pads....
PostPosted: Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:11 am 
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OK, ready to swap them out... any hints or tips on removing the old blue seat pads?


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 Post subject: Re: Wave seat pads....
PostPosted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 6:08 am 
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I don't know if this is a hint or a tip, but I used a wide spatula, like you use for patching holes in your wall. About four inches wide I'd say. I started at one end and just worked it underneath and worked it side to side while I pushed. Didn't take long to peel up the whole thing. Or at least back past the port. That was the point in my case. To take out the ports and recaulk with silicone. My boat doesn't leak now.

Good luck!


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 Post subject: Re: Wave seat pads....
PostPosted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:08 pm 
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mike2sail wrote:
OK, ready to swap them out... any hints or tips on removing the old blue seat pads?
Stuff like that could be helpful.


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 Post subject: Re: Wave seat pads....
PostPosted: Sun Aug 24, 2014 7:02 pm 
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Hi Forum members: related question. My blue seat pads still in good shape, but the epoxy on one came loose and I need to reglue the seat pad. Anyone experienced using specific adhesive?


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 Post subject: Re: Wave seat pads....
PostPosted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:27 pm 
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I solved with a silicone spray. The seat pads are just perfect.

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 Post subject: Re: Wave seat pads....
PostPosted: Fri Sep 05, 2014 12:07 pm 
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Scrub the pads with a stiff brush and the blue butt situation will end. You will be surprised at how much pad will scrub off before it is solid again.


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 Post subject: Re: Wave seat pads....
PostPosted: Wed Sep 17, 2014 1:59 am 
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abousall wrote:
Hi Forum members: related question. My blue seat pads still in good shape, but the epoxy on one came loose and I need to reglue the seat pad. Anyone experienced using specific adhesive?


I reglued my seat pads with Pascofix (http://www.pascofix.com/). It is the second season since then and it stil works.

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