Diving & Boating
Our products will help you get the most from your new gear and keep old gear lasting longer. These unique formulas make your masks fog-free, breathe new life into wet suits and fins, maintain vital equipment like B.C.’s and regulators, and permanently seal leaky wet suits and dry suits.
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Wetsuits
Wetsuit Cleaning & Care
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Clean & Deodorize Your Wetsuit
Regular cleaning with Wet Suit & Dry Suit Shampoo prevents chlorine and salt damage (left half of photo) and keeps suits looking and feeling like new (right half of photo).
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Step 1:
Find two clean large tubs – one for washing and one for deodorizing. Fill both tubs with enough warm or cold water to submerge your suit. To the first tub, add 2 capfuls (1/2 oz) of Wet Suit & Dry Suit Shampoo per gallon of water.
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Step 2:
For extra suit conditioning, add a few teaspoons of Silicone Pump™ in with your Wet Suit & Dry Suit Shampoo when washing your suit.
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Step 3:
Give your suit a good scrub to eliminate saltwater, chlorine, sweat, urine and other residue. Regular cleaning maintains suit suppleness, keeps colors bright and eases suit entry.
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Step 4:
To remove residual odors and bacteria from your wet suit, add 2 capfuls (1/2 oz) of MiraZyme™ Enzyme Based Gear Deodorizer to the second tub. For stubborn odors, apply MiraZyme directly to problem areas with a spray bottle.
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Step 5:
Dip suit to saturate all areas. Remove from tub. Do NOT rinse.
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Step 6:
Hang suit to dry on a flexible, padded wet suit hanger. As the suit dries, MiraZyme does its work - consuming organic matter such as hair, mold, mildew, as well as algae, bacteria, pollution, waste matter and urine, leaving your suit odor-free.
Iron-On Repairs
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Iron Mend™ Repairs
Iron Mend™ Iron-On Fabric Repair Patch provides strong, flexible, long lasting repairs for neoprene. Use Iron Mend to reinforce and repair high stress areas on your suit, including knees, elbows, under arm and around the zipper.
Step 1:
Wash with Wet Suit & Dry Suit Shampoo and dry neoprene article.
Step 2:
Pre-heat iron to acrylic, low or delicate setting. For irregular surfaces, including sleeves and legs, insert a piece of wood to create a firm, flat ironing surface.
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Step 3:
Cut Iron Mend to overlap damaged area by 3/4”. Always round the corners of your patch as patches with curved edges are less likely to peel back later. Place Iron Mend over damaged area with the urethane coated side down and cover with full sheet of heat shielding paper.
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Step 4:
With preheated iron, press Iron Mend down with firm, even pressure for 10 seconds. Lift and rotate iron; apply for another 10 seconds.
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Step 5:
Allow repair to cool for a few minutes before testing adhesion. Apply more heat if needed.
High Speed, Field Repairs
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Seal Cement™ Repairs
For quick, grab-and-hold repairs in the field, opt for neoprene-based contact cement. Contact cements are formulated specifically for rapid tack and bonding. Seal Cement™ Neoprene Contact Cement cures to full strength in only 15 to 30 minutes and creates a strong, durable, flexible bond.
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Step 1:
Apply Seal Cement on both edges of the repair area. Allow to dry for 5 minutes.
Step 2:
Apply a second coat to both edges and let it dry for 10 more minutes.
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Step 3:
Press and hold edges together until dry (approximately 5 minutes).
Maximum Strength Wetsuit Repairs
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Maximum Strength Repairs
Urethane-based adhesives are the best for achieving maximum strength and durability. When your goal is a permanent bond, choose Aquaseal® Repair Adhesive & Sealant – it’s the industry standard for high strength, absolutely permanent repairs to all kinds of dive gear including wet suits, dry suits, gloves, boots, gear bags and more. Aquaseal cures to full strength overnight or in 2 hours with Cotol-240™ Cure Accelerator & Pre-Cleaner.
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Holes & Tears
Aquaseal is also ideal for repairing holes and tears. For holes larger than a pinhole, create a backing with removable tape. Fill hole and 1⁄4” beyond. Remove tape after Aquaseal has fully cured.
Wetsuit & Drysuit Care
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Drysuits
Gasket Protection
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Use UV Tech™ to protect & restore gaskets
With exposure to sunlight, saltwater, and chlorine, synthetic gaskets degrade over time due to the loss of structural oils called plasticizers. Proper protection with UV Tech™ is essential for maximizing scuba gear life.
Drysuit Repair
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Use Aquaseal to seal leaky gasket seams
Step 1:
Turn suit inside out. Clean damaged area with Cotol-240 or isopropyl alcohol. Non-fabric surfaces such as latex should first be roughened with sandpaper, then cleaned.
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Step 2:
Apply Aquaseal in a 1/16” high bead overlapping seam edges by at least 1⁄4”. Use included brush to saturate fabric surfaces. Dry level overnight.
Dry Suit Zippers
Drysuit Care
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Dive Masks
How to Use McNett Anti-Fogs for Dive Masks
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Preclean With Sea Buff™
Clean new masks with Sea Buff™ Mask Pre-Cleaner. This removes the silicone leeched from the mask skirt and other factory residues on the lens. Regular cleaning with Sea Buff eliminates dirt, algae, mold and other contaminants that interfere with anti-fog performance.
Step 1:
Apply a small amount of Sea Buff to inside and outside of lens. Rub aggressively, rinse and repeat.
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Step 2:
Buff with a soft, dry cloth until clean, then rinse thoroughly.
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Step 3:
After cleaning with Sea Buff, apply Sea Gold, Sea Drops or Sea Quick to inside of dry lenses.
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Step 4:
Rub in anti-fog with fingers.
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Step 5:
Rinse in a swimming pool, freshwater or saltwater.
Which Anti-Fog is Best for You?
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Sea Gold™ Anti-Fog Gel
Rated #1 in Scuba Diving’s most recent tests! Highly concentrated clear gel for fog free vision dive after dive. Great for multi-dive days and cold water diving.
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Sea Drops™ Anti-Fog liquid
The world’s most popular dive mask anti-fog. Ideal for tropical climates.
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Sea Quick™ Anti-Fog spray
Blow fog away with a fast and easy pump spray anti-fog that lasts and lasts. Perfect for beginners!
Dive Mask Anti-Fogs
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Dive Gear
Dive Health
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Hydration
Diving is dehydrating – especially in tropical heat. Dehydration contributes to decompression sickness, fatigue and cardiovascular stress. To make up for water lost while diving, drink a gallon of water each day.
An Aquamira® Water Bottle & Filter is essential in locales where the water tastes bad or clean drinking water is not readily available. To use, simply fill the bottle with water, insert the filter and squeeze to drink.
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Battle Sea Sickness
Triptone®, an over-the-counter dimenhydrinate formula, and Sea Band® acupressure wrist bands are two safe and easy ways to prevent and alleviate motion sickness.
• Eat lightly and avoid alcohol while traveling or boating.
• If nausea or dizziness set-in while aboard a boat or plane, move to the center where it is usually more stable.
• Put your eyes and inner ear in sync: move to the top deck of a boat or ship and look out at the horizon.
Dive Knives
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Proper Knife Usage
Knives are essential tools for every diver. Use your knife to cut away from entanglements, to examine under rocks, and to bang on your tank to get your buddy’s attention. Mount knife on your B.C. vest or leg for easy access.
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Knife Cleaning
To clean and protect your McNett® Knife:
Step 1:
Use a flathead screwdriver to pop out the 4 pins.
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Step 2:
Carefully remove the blade.
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Step 3:
Wash blade and handle with fresh water and Wet Suit & Dry Suit Shampoo to remove debris and residue. Dry completely.
Step 4:
Spray with silicone for added protection against corrosion.
Reduce Fin Buoyancy
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Ankl Weights™
A diver’s gear (wet suit, fins, B.C., tank, weights and regulator) can weigh anywhere from 40 to 70 pounds. The bulk of this weight is in the middle of your body – while over half of your buoyancy is below the waist. Reduce leg and fin buoyancy and alleviate back stress by wearing Durward Ankl Weights™.
Fin Maintenance
B.C. Cleaning & Care
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Maintain Your BCD
B.C. Life™ removed 4 tablespoons of salt from one B.C. (left) - some of the crystals were 1” wide! Salt crystals will abrade your B.C. bladder, hoses, O-rings and valves, irreversibly damaging this vital piece of gear.
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Clean your B.C. regularly with B.C. Life to preserve and condition the shell, interior lining, hose and valves and to eliminate damaging salt crystals.
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Step 1:
Pour 4 capfuls (1 oz) of B.C. Life into the mouthpiece, pressing the oral inflate button with your thumb.
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Step 2:
Fill B.C. with fresh water and shake to mix with B.C. Life. Turn B.C. upside down and sideways to thoroughly clean all chambers.
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Step 3:
Drain B.C. through the mouthpiece and through the bottom dump valve.
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Step 4:
Soak B.C. in 1 oz B.C. Life to 1 gallon water for 10 minutes to clean exterior. Rinse interior and exterior thoroughly. Hang B.C. partially inflated in a cool, dry place to air dry.
Ease Suit Entry
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Silicone Pump™
To slide right into your wet suit and booties, spray inside with Silicone Pump™ prior to suiting up.
To ease dry suit entry, put a plastic grocery bag (with an opening on both ends) or a shower cap over your head to prevent the latex neck seal from sticking to your hair.
Zipper Cleaning & Care
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Wetsuit & Drysuit Zippers
Regular cleaning and lubrication helps zippers last the lifetime of the suit. Without proper care (left), expensive zippers degrade and need costly replacement. Keep your wet suit, dry suit, gear bag zippers free of harmful dirt, sand and salt deposits with Zip Care™ (right).
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Step 1:
Unzip item and use Zip Care‘s brush top to remove grit and dust.
Step 2:
Brush Zip Care generously onto zipper teeth to clean and lightly lubricate. Wipe off excess.
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Step 3:
Carefully open and close zipper to thoroughly distribute Zip Care.
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Zip Tech™
Zip Tech™ is preferred for multi-dive lubrication. Use Zip Tech to lubricate and protect watertight and airtight zippers on dry suits from corrosion and harmful salt, chlorine and other pollutants. To use: Open zipper and apply Zip Tech sparingly only to the outer teeth of the zipper.
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Max Wax™
If you prefer a paraffin wax and silicone-based lubricant, Max Wax™ is great for general zipper lubrication. Note: Some suit manufacturers prefer you use silicone free formulas such as Zip Tech and Zip Care.
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Boat Care
Protect Your Equipment
UV Tech™ Protectant
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How UV Tech™ Works
Materials like Hypalon®, PVC, fiberglass, roto-molded plastic, and other materials are damaged, bleached and ultimately destroyed through use and by sun exposure. UV Tech protects and rejuvenates surfaces, reducing cracking, helping to block sun damage and restoring your boat’s original good looks.
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Protect & Restore Your Boat
Every 30-45 days of sun exposure treat surfaces of boats, PFD’s, spray skirts, paddles, and dry suit gaskets with UV Tech™ Surface Protectant & Rejuvenator to protect surfaces, enhancing color and minimizing the appearance of scratches.
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Protect Your PFD's & Accessories
Don’t forget to treat your PFD’s! UV Tech slows color fading and protects all types of paddling accessories from sun damage.
Paddlesports Tip
Paddlesports Tip
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Keep knots and kinks from jamming in your throw bag by stuffing it correctly!
Step 1. Untangle and spread out your rope on a clean surface.
Step 2. Turn your back to your rope, drape it over your shoulder and begin to coil it into your throw bag.
Step 3. Ensure you’re stuffing the bag evenly and that kinks are untwisting behind you.
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Boat Cleaning
Boat Cleaning
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Clean Your Boat
To clean tough stains off boats, rafts, kayaks and canoes use McNett® Boat Cleaner. Apply, allow to soak for a few seconds (longer for tougher stains), and buff off. This environmentally friendly formula effectively removes ‘bathtub ring’ stains, mold and tar stains on fiberglass, Kevlar®, Hypalon®, PVC and other boat materials.
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Inflatable Raft and Kayak Repair
Raft Repairs
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Commercial Grade Whitewater Rafts
Aquaseal Urethane Repair Adhesive can often create an emergency patch on pinhole air leaks in whitewater river rafts (such as those made with Hypalon®). To apply, deflate the raft and buff the area lightly with sandpaper. Then wipe the area clean with solvent (such as acetone or toluene) and allow to dry before applying the Aquaseal. Allow the Aquaseal to dry level overnight (or use McNett Cotol 240 to accelerate cure time to 2 hours) before re-inflating the raft. For more permanent or elaborate repairs (and all seam repairs) consult your raft manufacturer.
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Inflatable Kayaks
There are two types, those with interior air bladders that are separate from the external fabric ‘skin’ and those where the ‘skin’ and bladder are a single welded unit. For those with separate bladders use the McNett Inflatable Patch Kit to patch the bladder alone. For those without a separate bladder use Aquaseal on the exterior. Simply clean the area with soap and water, rinse well, air dry, then apply Aquaseal to the damaged area. Note - Always patch deflated boats.
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Recreational Rafts and Pool Floats
Inexpensive rafts and pool floats made of PVC can be difficult (and are sometimes impossible) to patch permanently. Aquaseal can often create a temporary patch. To apply buff damaged area VERY LIGHTLY with sandpaper then wipe clean with solvent (such isopropyl alcohol or stronger solvent) and allow to dry. Apply Aquaseal to pinhole and 1/2 inch (2 cm) beyond in all directions. Allow Aquaseal to dry level overnight then apply a McNett I-Patch (from the McNett Inflatable Repair Kit) before re-inflating the raft. For more permanent repairs (and all seam repairs) consult the raft manufacturer.