Small and light enough that I don't mind carrying it everywhere I paddle, while also comprehensive enough that I can deal with pretty much any mishap that occurs. My repair kit has been tweaked and changed over the years and continues to be adapted as I discover new materials and techniques.
Hatch cover repair/replacement
I carry a set of three ready made fabric hatch covers, made by Reed. I chose the sizes to fit my Cetus, but I think the back hatch cover of a Cetus is bigger than any other so should be possible to tighten this one onto any other hatch. Alternatively you could also use patches of tough polythene bag with loops of bungy to hold it on. Works best if the bungy loops are ready tied and sized appropriately for the main hatch sizes. Another method I have seen, but not tried is to 'bandage' over the missing hatch with extra tough cling film.
Repair of a hole in the hull
It should be possible to make a temporary repair whilst on the water before landing to make a more permanent job. I use a material called Sylglas which I have cut into useful sized pieces and packaged them in polythene bag plastic. Other similar products are flashband or denso tape. For a more permanent repair I carry two part putty, which can be kneaded until the colour is uniform and it will set hard in 20 minutes.
Footrest bolts, deck fittings and seat adjustments
Looking around a range of boat types it is obvious that we will need + and - screwdrivers and a set of allen keys. A multi tool with pliers might also be useful.
Other miscellaneous things
Cable ties, gaffer tape, araldite, needle and strong thread, tent pole sleeves, tent fabric sticky patches, emergency midge repellant, bigger sylglas patches, spare lighters.
Hatch cover repair/replacement
I carry a set of three ready made fabric hatch covers, made by Reed. I chose the sizes to fit my Cetus, but I think the back hatch cover of a Cetus is bigger than any other so should be possible to tighten this one onto any other hatch. Alternatively you could also use patches of tough polythene bag with loops of bungy to hold it on. Works best if the bungy loops are ready tied and sized appropriately for the main hatch sizes. Another method I have seen, but not tried is to 'bandage' over the missing hatch with extra tough cling film.
Repair of a hole in the hull
It should be possible to make a temporary repair whilst on the water before landing to make a more permanent job. I use a material called Sylglas which I have cut into useful sized pieces and packaged them in polythene bag plastic. Other similar products are flashband or denso tape. For a more permanent repair I carry two part putty, which can be kneaded until the colour is uniform and it will set hard in 20 minutes.
Footrest bolts, deck fittings and seat adjustments
Looking around a range of boat types it is obvious that we will need + and - screwdrivers and a set of allen keys. A multi tool with pliers might also be useful.
Other miscellaneous things
Cable ties, gaffer tape, araldite, needle and strong thread, tent pole sleeves, tent fabric sticky patches, emergency midge repellant, bigger sylglas patches, spare lighters.
