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Marine Tex
Versatile epoxy putty for wide variety of repairs
Repairs damaged hulls and equipment stronger than before. Fixes gel coat chips and leaks in fuel tanks, water tanks, piping, engine blocks, cracked crank cases, etc. Can be used in working temperatures of -40° to 250°F. Marine-Tex bonds to all metals, plastics, plywood, etc. Handles like putty. Hardens like steel. Sands like wood.
- Formulation: Two-part epoxy putty
- Recommended Usage: Bonds to aluminum, PVC, fiberglass, most plastics, metals, glass, cement and hard/soft woods
- Drying: 1/2 hr pot life @ 72°F, dries overnight
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of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (5)
- Weather proof (4)
- Protects well (3)
- Visually pleasing (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoors (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5)
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Pros
- Easy to Use
- Protects Well
- Weather Proof
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor
Comments about Travaco Marine Tex:
I have used this product for gel coat repairs. It is easy to use, dries quickly, and can be sanded smooth.
Pros
- Easy to Apply
- Easy to Use
- Matched boat color almost
- Protects Well
- Visually Pleasing
- Weather Proof
Cons
Best Uses
- Outdoor
- Quick Fix
- Small dings and scratches
Comments about Travaco Marine Tex:
Used to fix small dings and scratches
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Travaco Marine Tex:
I have been a boater for over 30yrs and have never found a more veratile product. I have used it on an outdrive to fill in pitting and it lasts 2 or 3 years for that purpose. It sands smooth and can be painted. I have also used it on fiberglass , to fill in holes or deep scratches,it lasts years if applied correctly.
Pros
- Very strong
- Visually Pleasing
- Weather Proof
Cons
- Sags while hardening
Best Uses
Comments about Travaco Marine Tex:
I have a swing keel and the hole for the hinging bolt was seriously elongated so I removed the whole keel and filled the hole in with Marine-Tex and when it was dry I drilled the hole again and after one year it has done a great job supporting the weight of my 525 lb keel. Based on the specs it should be strong enough to hold much more than 525 lbs.
The only problem I had was that the putty would sag as it was hardening and I had to re-shape it a few times before it was hard enough to hold its own shape.
Pros
- Easy to Use
Cons
- Takes awhile to dry
Best Uses
- Hull repair
Comments about Travaco Marine Tex:
I used it to repair 2 screw holes in the hull of my alumkinum boat. Sands easy, easy application, easy instructions.
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Protects Well
- Visually Pleasing
- Weather Proof
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoor
- Outdoor
- Quick Fix
Comments about Travaco Marine Tex:
Never not have it in the repair kit. Hardens like rock and sands like wood. Repairs anything.
Pros
- Color retention
- Durable
- Easy clean-up
- Mixes well
- Repels water
- Sands and paints great
Cons
Best Uses
- Doesn't always need paint
- Fiberglas Surfaces
- Fills and covers well
- Reinforcing and coating
- Wood surfaces
Comments about Travaco Marine Tex:
This product has been my go to fix-it product for over twenty-five years and has never failed me.
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