a boat repair kit essential - Zip System osb seam tape

In Episode 74 John D Chapman III and Dustin Jackson told their story of cutting an 8-foot gash into the hull of their boat on rocks in the beginning of the 2026 Alabama 650. Their race was eventually rescued by their crew, but first saved by Levi Massicotte who had ZIP System OSB seam tape (https://link.amazon/B0fEsgpKJ - As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases) on hand to patch their boat together before they could exchange boats miles down river. While I have yet to use this tape on the water, based on the story John D and Dustin shared in Episode 74 I’ve now added this to my boat repair kit I take on adventures as well as ultramarathon races. In my mind, if this tape can save a race from an 8-foot gash then it has to be part of my essential kit on the water.