How to Repair an Inflatable Boat
The owner can attempt small inflatable boat repair if
factory-gluing instructions are followed closely. Rips and holes
larger than one inch in the air chambers, or those within two
inches of a seam, should be repaired with internal and external
patches by a professional repair technician at a certified
repair facility. A quick patch repair by the user may solve the
problem for a short period of time, but it is recommended to
have it redone by a professional.
It is also recommended that major inflatable boat repair, and
the addition of large accessories such as oar locks, seating or
towing rings, be done by a professional repair technician at a
certified repair facility.
If the boat is still under warranty, and the user is
experiencing a seam failure, or the wooden transom is separating
from the molded transom flanges or tube set, or the fabric is
turning yellow and sticky, it is recommended that the dealer be
contacted immediately. Defective seams or sticky fabric may
result in complete warranty coverage, and the user may receive a
new boat free, or at a small-prorated fee.
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