The vinyl is exactly the same material used in inflatable rafts like the one we have. There are a number of repair options including welding (if you have the skill and tools) and adhesive bonding. We've had to repair our rafts and others in the field by carefully sanding the repair area, using methyl-ethly-ketone (MEK) to clean the area (it partially melts the vinyl) then coating both surfaces with adhesive and using a roller to remove air bubbles or creases. A careful job can result in a very clean, factory-quality repair. Should we ever encounter the need with our Hawk, I will reach out to FWC to purchase the correct color vinyl and do the repair myself.