2022-09-02 The inflatable rubber boat is the most popular transportation for farmers -they are quite easy to maintain and can be relieved or simply stored on the deck during long-distance travel. However, even if they are easier to maintain than smal......" />

Daily Maintenance: Top 10 tips for keeping your inflatable kayaks

2022-09-05

The inflatable rubber boat is the most popular transportation for farmers -they are quite easy to maintain and can be relieved or simply stored on the deck during long-distance travel. However, even if they are easier to maintain than small boats in glass fiber, they still need care to keep them in the best state for as long as possible. The following are the top ten skills to keep the best state of rubber boats:



 

1. UV prevention (UV)

Frequently used boats will suffer a lot of light. Either buying a chip-making of a polyamide fiber can withstand the damage of ultraviolet light. Or, you need to make a canvas cover for the PVC -made small boat. According to the location and time you sail, the strip-saving boat can extend its life. However, it is necessary to ensure that the boat will not be too cold -the temperature near the freezing point or the freezing point will degrade the material.

2. Keep it as much as possible

Standing the inflatable rubber boats in the leakage state will accelerate the separation, friction, and damage of the joints. It should be inflated to the stress state proposed by the manufacturer. Moreover, over time, many rubber boats will leak air, and they should be checked and inflated regularly.

3. "Old Carpet" skills

If you want to stop on the old pier, seawall, or cable piles in the kinetic pot, carry an old carpet on the boat to protect your rubber boat. Just hang the carpet hanging on the shore's tube before you stop.

4. Clean

If conditions permit, clean your boat with fresh water, and clean up the stuck sand and salt when you use it. Even wet wiping wipes can play a role. If you have to use soap, use a mild dishing soap.

5. Avoid using cleaning agents

Do not use multi-functional cleaner, brighter, or any other commercial products on your inflatable rubber boat, just wash it with clean fresh water.

6. Correct inflatable steps

When inflating your raft or boat, fill in each gas chamber in turn along the ship in a clockwise direction until it formed. Then, fill the pressure level of each gas chamber to the opposite of the ship. Don't be over-inflated -when it is completed, there should be only a small amount of "space" that can be pressed by one thumb.

7. Hot air inflation

You know that the air will swell and shrink. If you are inflated for the small boat in the cool air, and then go through a significant temperature rise, please perform thumb tests again on your small boat, and let the gas be removed until the normal amount of "space" is restored to the thumb.

8. Beware of sharp objects

Rubber boats do not like sharp objects or repeatedly rubbing in the same area. Be careful of knives or fish hooks, and any object that can break through its surface. When the ship is ashore, avoid dragging a boat on the reef or shell, and if you want to be close to any wharf out of any vine pot, carry a carpet for later use.

9, friction

Friction is also a source of trouble for the rubber boat. Check the friction point that may appear on the surface of the rubber boat regularly. This may be caused by repeated use of paddle ropes or even cooler at the same position.

10. When the hull is pierced

Even if the willingness is good, sometimes the hull is still pierced or leaked. Put on soapy water and observe the bubbles formed to discover the leakage point. Carry a repair bag at any time, so you don't need to drag the boat back home to swim home -if you can swim long enough. It may be difficult to repair the patch enough, so it should be carried out very carefully.

This is just a summary of some important aspects. But following these rules, you can extend the loyal service of your best partner on the sailboat for several years.



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