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As winter nears and the temperature starts falling, boat owners have to prepare their boats for the colder weather. Putting away your beloved inflatable boat can definitely be a challenge, and we’re here to help you through it. Because storing an inflatable boat in the winter months can be confusing, we’ve gathered all the relevant …

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Most inflatable boats are made using one of three materials – PVC, polyurethane, or a Neoprene/CSM (Hypalon) mix. While PVC and polyurethane are still in production, Hypalon was discontinued by its manufacturer DuPont in June 2009. We know it can be unnerving to hear that a common material has been discontinued. However, knowing the facts …

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If you enjoy inflatables but are unsure whether or not you can fish in them, you’ve come to the right place. You will love an inflatable boat’s location flexibility and portability compared to a kayak or traditional boat. A dinghy allows you to maneuver to different locations with ease and not have to worry about …

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If you owned your boat for a long time, the adhesive on your boat tends to wear out, leaving you with pieces of stuck glue on your dinghy. The most common area for glue to stick on is the rub rails. Whether you’re removing some handles or just removing a temporary glue patch off your …

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Filling an inflatable boat might sound obvious. However, there’s more than meets the eye. You must assemble and fill the boat correctly; otherwise, it could be a safety hazard. We’ll cover: How to fill an inflatable boat quickly and safely Can you fill it with foam? How long does it take to fill an inflatable …

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Your inflatable boat is prone to some wear and tear over time. Whether it’s air leaking, dirt stains, scuff marks, oxidation, or any other type of damages, there’s a way you can restore your inflatable boat. A dingy should last you about ten years. However, without proper care and maintenance, its lifespan will be much …

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Pontoon boats are boats that skim across the water using floats, or pontoons. In many large pontoon boats, the pontoons have hard shells; however, in some smaller one- or two-person boats, the pontoons may be inflatable. If you’ve recently purchased one of these small pontoon boats, you may be wondering how to inflate the pontoons. …

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Many rigid inflatable boats come with a transom made of marine plywood or aluminum. You can use this transom for mounting trolling motors or rod holders as well as for strapping gear down. You can also use them to hold onto while your boat is speeding through the water. But what if the transom breaks? …

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An inflatable boat can deflate over time by the sun’s heat and UV rays on it. The process is quite simple. When we blow up an inflatable through a pump, we fill it up with warm air. The sun causes the air inside to expand, which then leads the vinyl air tubes to become stiff. …

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Are you wondering how to deflate an inflatable boat? Maybe you’re trying to store one for winter or you’re considering buying one but you want to know everything about them before you do. Your reason for wanting to understand how to deflate and fold an inflatable boat doesn’t matter. Here’s everything you need to know …

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The iPilot is a GPS-powered remote that makes your life easier by allowing you to run your boat on auto-pilot. It has notable features such as Spot-Lock, iTracks, CoPilot and Cruise Control. Although the iPilot makes your life easier, it comes with a new set of challenges that a hand-steering and the foot-control unit doesn’t …

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