viedo of Stay Afloat

[Jim Hardesty]

This was sent to me.  Thought I'd share.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=888wQhRcmjQ

Looks a lot like the toilet flange wax seals I carry (but have never used) for emergency.  About a buck at any plumbing supply.

Jim

[Ron Hill]

Guys : Although it is not stated in the vidio, that product is bees wax which is what's Jim's toilet wax seal is made of !!

[Ron Volk]

Jim,
Thanks for the video.  As you, I have two of the toilet flange wax seals aboard but fortunately have not had to use them. Might try to create a situation somehow & give it a try to see for myself how well it works in case I really have to use it.

[TonyP]

looking at the video ... it looks a bit staged and in low pressure situations as well as mild to calm conditions ... I would think you would be wanting something in adverse conditions.... Have it by all means as a back up ... but also your timber plugs, under water epoxy and a cloth/canvas etc with eyes in each corner to position on the external side of damaged hull as pressure will push it into the hole.
Hoping we never need it

Tony