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Real life expectancy of inflatable boats

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If you’re considering buying an inflatable boat, be it a dinghy, pontoon boat, kayak, or just an inflatable raft, you are probably curious about its lifespan, so in other words, how long you can expect your boat to function safely.

This is especially important if you are considering buying a used inflatable watercraft.

Average lifespan of inflatable boats

It’s hard to give an average lifespan, because there are several factors at play that will shorten or lengthen it.

Here are the factors that can lengthen, or reduce the lifespan of an inflatable:

  • age of boat
  • material used (PVC vs Hypalon)
  • hand glued vs machine welded seams
  • amount UV rays the boat was exposed to
  • how the boat was stored when not in use

If I have to give a number, I would say the average life expectancy of a properly kept inflatable boat is 10-15 years. Read more

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5 ways to transport an inflatable boat

After buying an inflatable boat, you need to get it to the water of course.

How you will transport your inflatable will depend mainly on the type and size of your boat, and your car.

How hard is it to transport your inflatable boat to the water?

People with traditional boats have it tough. They either need to rent a dock, or have a trailer and winch ready to put the boat onto water.

Inflatable boats are much simpler to transport than bulky traditional boats. If you have a car, boating with an inflatable is literally just a drive away.

But what is the best way to transport your inflatable dinghy or pontoon?

Let’s have a look at several methods. Read more

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The 5 types of inflatable boats

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Everybody who has a love for water absolutely needs some form of transportation on the water.

Whether you want to go fishing, find new beaches, go kayaking or need a tender for a larger boat, you should consider inflatable boats.

If you’ve ever seen an inflatable boat being set up at the beach, being paddled on the water or even driven with a motor, you’ll have seen how great they are both in terms of economy and usage. They are much cheaper than traditional wooden or fiberglass boats, are more portable and easier to maintain.

There are several categories of inflatable boats, with each type having a specific purpose.

Please choose wisely with a clear purpose, otherwise you will find yourself regretting your choice. The type of inflatable you will ultimately pick will depend on how you will use your inflatable watercraft. Read more

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