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20 September 2024
Emergencies on board? Here are the right accessories
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What to do if you need to take immediate action in case of an emergency on board? Here are some accessories to have with you at all times that can save your life in the event of a fire, a gas leak, a leak in the hull, or if you find yourself in the position of needing to replace a sea socket. But even in less serious situations such as a sail break that could compromise your sailing and cause you to return to port ahead of schedule…
DR SAILS.
A two-component, epoxy-based adhesive ideal for all types of on-board repairs that are fast, immediate, and safe. It has numerous advantages, you do not get your hands dirty to create the two-component, you do not have to take various measuring cups, and you can apply it even if the surface is wet or in water. Its use is devoted to repairs of sails and materials com metals, wood, composites, and plastics. It dries in about 20 minutes and holds 200 kg/cm2. Price 32.50 euros. www.drsails.com
MANGIAFUOCO
A hand-held potassium aerosol dispenser, which is the result of the latest fire principle extinguishing technology, with strong extinguishing capacity, harmless and environmentally friendly, leaving no residue. Easy to use, requires no maintenance and has no expiration date. Price 81.67 euros. www.nauticplace.com
ROBSHIP / STAY AFLOAT
Stay Afloat is Robship’s patented one-component “paste” for shipboard leak repairs. Immediately ready for use, it allows instant blockage of water intrusion both above and below the waterline. It can be applied to fiberglass, wood, steel, aluminum and plastic surfaces, but not to inflatable components. Price from 29.28 euros. www.nauticplace.com
SEABUNG
Sea intakes and valves, if they break while underway, risk doing really big damage. If you need to perform an emergency repair at sea, you can use the handy Seabung. It is a “Made in England” flexible rubber rod to be threaded into pipes that has an “umbrella” at its end that seals the grip and prevents water from entering while you repair the leak. Price 61 euros. www.nauticplace.com
RUPTURE SEAL
Rupture Seal instantly seals leaks on board: both those in the tanks and bilge pumps, and (small) ones in the hull following a collision. It consists of a silicone-based spherical plug traversed by a rod that ends in a locking system. Simply insert Rupture Seal inside the leak and then pull the rod to seal the leak. www.ruptureseal.com
CRUZPRO / GAS DETECTOR GD20
Economical gas detector complete with remote sensor. Capable of detecting fuel vapors (both gasoline and Diesel), it sends an alarm when the vapors exceed 25% of the concentration required for an explosion. The alarm will continue to sound as long as the concentration level is dangerous. It comes with a 55mm diameter external sensor and with 5 meters of cable. Price 98.82. www.nauticplace.com
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