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What To Do With A Puncture On Inflatable Boats
Time: 2018-08-23 11:38
Although the high quality inflatable are durable and hardwearing, but sometimes they will get a puncture, and as the owner you should learn how to fix your inflatable boat to keep it in good condition as long as possible.
inflatable boat repairingWhen you finally buy your own inflatable boat for the exciting outdoor water sports, another thing you should keep in mind is that the inflatable boats need proper maintenance and correct storage if you want to keep them in great condition for as long as possible. The supplier told you that the materials used in the inflatable boats are extremely strong and durable, but even with the best material and best care in the world, accidents do sometimes happen.

The most common accidents on the inflatable boats are punctures and leaks. As the owner and user of an outdoor inflatable boat, you should learn how to deal with this situation. For beginners, a puncture or a leak on the inflatable boat can be scary especially if they happen suddenly while you're out on the water. Maybe you won't catch a puncture accident until your inflatable boat is scrapped, but it's always a good idea to be prepared, anyway, you will never know when you will experience a puncture or a slow leak.

Therefore, you should continue reading and get yourself prepared with your inflatable boat.

First, before you go out on the water, you should inflate your inflatable boat completely and check it throughly for any obvious signs of leaks or escaping air. If you find any leaks or small punctures, you can use the included repair kit to fix your inflatable boat. The process is pretty simple. But if you find larger damage on your boat, maybe you should ask your supplier for a professional assistance.

Second, if you are on the water, and you find you get a puncture or your inflatable boat is losing air, calm yourself down and try to get back to the shore slowly. Most inflatable boats are designed with multiple air chambers so it's not going to completely deflate all at once, the other part can still keep you afloat on the water. If you are far away from the shore, you should make an emergency repair to the puncture or leak first. At this moment, you will find that it's a great idea to keep duct tape and a bottle of acetone on your boat at all times. Simple wipe down the area with acetone and then apply the duct tape. This can keep your inflatable boat sealed temporarily. Then re-inflate your boat with your hand pump and get yourself to shore as fast as possible.

Some people may say that I can't find the leak on my inflatable boat, what to do with this? This is also very common. Sometimes you know your inflatable boat is losing air slowly but you can't find out where the leaks come from. Don't think that these tiny holes are not serious, they will cause a leak over time and the first step to stop it is to find it.

The most simple way to look for a leak on the inflatable is to use soapy water. Inflate you boat first and then cover it with soapy water. The escaping air will form a bubble with the soapy water, so look for bubbles when you spread the soapy water over the boat. Even if you find one leak, never assume it’s the only one!

Once you have found all the leaks on your boat, the next step is very simple. Use the repair kits to patch the leaks by yourself. If you run out of the repair accessories, you should go to the marine store to buy the appropriate glue and materials. Use the wrong glue may not get the best repair results and sometimes may even damage your inflatable material. So ask the store owner to buy the right repair tools for your inflatable boat.

Sunjoy Inflatables is a professional inflatable boats manufacturer from China, we provide high quality inflatable kayaks, inflatable dinghies, inflatable fishing boats and towable boats, each boat will comes with a complete repair kit. The maintenance and storage is up to you, we hope you take good care of your inflatable boats and enjoy the water activities.