Ice House repair

[dean nelson]

I have a frabil flip over from the mid 90's so needless to say the fabric is getting a bit fragile. Just wondering if anyone knows of a good way to patch it. Also have a zercom color point graph that the transducer doesn't work and replacement parts don't exist. If anyone knows of anyone that could repair it that would great.

 

[martinslanding]

patch both side with :


spray with light coat of :



...you're welcome

 

[johnr]

Maybe upgrade?

 

[Kickemup]

Maybe upgrade?

This would be the route I would go.

 

[dean nelson]

Already have this stuff is just backups.

 

[dean nelson]

patch both side with :


spray with light coat of :



...you're welcome

Why do I suddenly have a lisping voice in my head saying flexxxxsh sheild.

 

[guywhofishes]

buy or find some suitable porous weave canvas-type material for patches (old boat tarp, etc.)

squirt this "tarp mender" stuff all over the area of the shelter's tarp and the patch

clamp both pieces together for 24 hours with wood blocks or whatever

flexible, tough, durable fix

both pieces need to be free of waterproofer and stuff so the mender can flow into the micro-pores of each material

later you can use the leftovers to make kick-butt sandbags

cut some jean legs off, pour in some sand, slather on Val-A mender on the ends and fold ends over like you are wrapping up a gift. The end result is plump happy sandbags with soft pliable glued seams.

I made some 15 yrs ago and they are still like the day they were made.

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you can also cut straps from jean material and slap them on the bags for easy carrying

 

[deleted_account]

I have a frabil flip over from the mid 90's so needless to say the fabric is getting a bit fragile. Just wondering if anyone knows of a good way to patch it. Also have a zercom color point graph that the transducer doesn't work and replacement parts don't exist. If anyone knows of anyone that could repair it that would great.

i could be wrong but i THINK zercom was Marcum before they became Marcum. Probably a long shot but maybe try calling them and speaking to a manager

 

[Colonel Angus]

I had some issues with my Zercom a few years ago and after much research, I decided to put it on the shelf. I have no idea which is bad, the unit or the transducer. Mine would work for a while and then go beserk.

 

[dean nelson]

i could be wrong but i THINK zercom was Marcum before they became Marcum. Probably a long shot but maybe try calling them and speaking to a manager

I haven't made the call myself but did allot of online searching like colonial Angus did and from what I read they don't have any parts invatory left this long after the merger. Its a good little unit so long as your not sitting near other people with vex's because they get horrible interference. Mines been replaced by a new 28 so I'm set but would like to get this one working at some point but will probably just have to poach parts off a second one at some point.

 

[guywhofishes]

cut some jean legs off, pour in some sand, slather on Val-A mender on the ends and fold ends over like you are wrapping up a gift. The end result is plump happy sandbags with soft pliable glued seams.

I made some 15 yrs ago and they are still like the day they were made.

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you can also cut straps from jean material and slap them on the bags for easy carrying

Here's my daughter's shooting sandbag - circa 2000 or so - it was interesting enough project making her own shooting bag that she was willing to go shoot after she made it and now she's hip with guns - and still being used each year



yes - she's still a hippie living - in Mexico - and diving for $2/day

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people give me a weird look at the range when they see me using hers :;:howdy

 

[KDM]

If the cover can't be patched to your satisfaction, the folks at TRS industries or other tarp shops may be able to make you a usable substitute. Wouldn't have a clue as to cost, but the new shacks cost enough to make a guy cough a little. Good Luck!!