News — repair

by Rescue Tape on June 15, 2011 Silicone Rescue Tape was recently featured on LifeHacker’s “Stuff we Like” as an all-around multi-purpose repair product. Rescue Tape Gets You Out of Nearly Any Bind (Without a Sticky Mess) Duct tape is good for a great many things, but if you’re sick of the sticky, messy hassle, Rescue Tape is a pretty great alternative. It sticks only to itself, and can patch holes, act as shrink-wrapping, or even mend wounds. Rescue Tape is kind of like a Fruit Roll Up, in the sense that it’s stretchy, sticks only to itself, and can withstand a ton...

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...