Sail drive hull seal - replace

[Lazy Pelican]

Our sail drive outer hull seal (fairing) is starting to lift at the edges, so a winter job is to remove and re glue.
1. Can I reuse the old rubber fairing, or is it just easier to buy new.
2. I have a large tin of 2 pt glue for repairing our PVC dinghy. Is this suitable a suitable adhesive for the sail drive fairing?

[HappyAfloat]

Will PVC glue stick to gelcoat?

I believe the recommended product is contact adhesive, we used this last year I will let you know if it's still working on Monday when we are lifted out!

[tiger79]

You may be able to get the old rubber fairing off without damage, depending on what glue was used.  When I removed mine last year, I had to chisel it off in bits!

The recommended glue is Bostik 2402; your 2-part PVC glue may be similar but I'd go for the proper stuff, to maximise the chance of a successful job.  It's important to sand the hull and the mating surface of the fairing before applying glue.

[Moodymike]

I used Bostik two part 6 yrs ago still firmly on place.

[Lazy Pelican]

Thanks for the advice.
Does anyone know if Bostik 2402 (or equivalent) is available in Greece?

[Yngmar]

I stuck it on with Sikaflex 291i in 2016 and it's still firmly attached. Exact technique matters more than the glue - I posted about this a couple times before on here, probably will find it by searching

[The Other Woman]

Hi
I made a new deal from a inner tube and stuck it on with eco stick sticks like sh*it 7 years ago and it's still there.
Cost nothing had all in the garage😀
Mick