News — emergency repair

by Rescue Tape on November 27, 2008   “Neat Stuff” We’re underway heading south as I write this, and here are a few neat new things I’m using and liking this trip. Rescue Tape Recently I spent several hours with my butt in the air and my head and shoulders down a hole underneath the bed in the master stateroom. In case you’re thinking something kinky, no such luck. I was offloading around 75 pounds of spare hoses from my boat, keeping only a few special pieces. That hole was where I’d stored them for years. I felt pretty safe in the assurance...

by Rescue Tape on August 18, 2010 Here are clever ideas from your fellow boaters that will help to keep you and your boat on budget — and spic and span — for a great time on the water. Here are the top tips for saving time and money on your boat. Rescue Tape Your Boat Many products, even if expensive, save big bucks in the long-term. Rescue Tape (www.rescuetape.com) is great for temporary or permanent repairs including burst hoses, leaking pipes (PVC and metal), electrical insulation, whipping rope ends, and much more. Check out Tom Neale’s original review from his boating experiences here....

by Rescue Tape on January 28, 2013 Rescue Tape was again listed as a proven lifesaver for boaters in the newest edition of Boat US, Your Stories from the Edge. Twelve Lessons That Could Save Your Life: 1. When a hurricane is forming, assume it will change course several times as it approaches landfall. Do not wait; take evasive action immediately to secure your boat, and then get yourself to safety. 2. It’s critical to be able to follow the NOAA marine weather forecasts whenever you’re aboard your boat. You can’t rely on your smart-phone apps. Make sure you have a DSC-enabled permanently installed VHF...

by Rescue Tape Team on September 23, 2013    Rescue Tape was once again featured in Boat US Magazine’s feature: Ask the Experts! Any number of things can cause your engine’s temperature to spike. Some are a serious threat, others are not. The worst possibilities include loss of compression because of damaged rings or valves, lubrication issues, main-bearing problems, misfiring, and more. Any of these normally require a good mechanic and can be pricey to fix. But often, a spike in temperature signals a temporary malaise that will have few long-term consequences if quickly remedied. 1. Check for cooling water coming out of...

by Rescue Tape Team on February 13, 2015 Rescue Tape is perfect for Sportfishing! Rescue Tape is ideal for many sportfishing applications, rigging, waterproofing electrical connections, hose and pipe repairs, wrapping around tool or toolbox handles, fishing rod handles for a nice tight grip, and all sorts of other uses! Use it just once and you’ll think you’re the next MacGyver! Just stretch Rescue Tape, wrap it around any leaking pipe or hose a few times under tension and you’re RESCUED!  "A roll of Rescue Tape saved me $30,000.I am writing to tell you of my experience with your product Rescue Tape.I own the...