After keeping your SIB in storage for a long while, you finally decide to take it out and use it.
But to your surprise, your once beautiful dinghy has succumbed to green and black mold.
Yuck!
To deal with this kind of situation, we have prepared product reviews and tips on how to undo, and even prevent the damage.
Inflatable boats are durable, but like any other equipment, proper maintenance is a must to keep your dinghy in good condition.
However, accidents do happen.
Punctures and leaks are rare, but can be problematic. A slow air leak can be especially annoying, especially when you can’t find the source of the problem.
If your boat is losing air pressure – which is not caused by cold temperature – then, read this guide on how to fix punctures and slow air leaks in your inflatable boat.
A pro tip: Before you go out on the water, check your dinghy for punctures, leaks, or any other problems. Small problems can generally be fixed easily, but larger issues might need professional handling. Either way, it will be easier to locate the problem area in your home rather than on the water.
Now, that leads us to the first step:
Inflatable boats are hard wearing, but without proper care, your inflatable boats will not last as long as they were meant to. As durable as they may be, we have to take necessary precautions to keep them in good condition.
One of the problems that inflatable boat owners face is the formation of mold and mildew in their boats.
Mold can cause your inflatable boat to degrade over time.
Not to mention, it smells really bad.
So to keep your inflatable boats in top condition, here are a few clever tips and advice on how to properly dry your boat and how to keep mold and mildew away.
If you’ve got the skills and a few tools, you can convert your inexpensive inflatable raft to a full fledged hard floored inflatable. Building a hard floor requires some handy-man skills, but it is definitely worthwhile if you are looking for more stability on your raft.
But why would you want to DIY a hard floor?
Let’s have a look at how to build a hard floor for your inflatable boat. Read more
Learning how to inflate your inflatable boat may seem evident at first. Just pump away, right?
There’s a bit more to it than that. It’s not rocket science of course, but through my years boating with all types of inflatables, I’ve learned a lot about how to assemble them correctly. And how NOT to.
In a worst case scenario, not inflating the boat correctly can actually become a safety risk out on the water, as I’ve experienced on an island camping trip.
But more on that later. Read more
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