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keithw

NSW

190 posts

keithw

NSW, 190 posts

18 Feb 2016 6:55pm

HI,
I seem to be plagued with a inflatable that doesn't want to stay up!! I've cleaned all the valves checked for leaks but have not been able to find any yet after a few days one of the sides will be noticeably deflated but not always the same! Is this normal?

Keith

nebbian

6277 posts

nebbian

WA, 6277 posts

18 Feb 2016 4:11pm

Put some detergent and water in a spray bottle, then spray the whole thing. If you see some bubbles then there's your problem.

MorningBird

NSW

2711 posts

MorningBird

NSW, 2711 posts

18 Feb 2016 7:20pm

keithw said..
HI,
I seem to be plagued with a inflatable that doesn't want to stay up!! I've cleaned all the valves checked for leaks but have not been able to find any yet after a few days one of the sides will be noticeably deflated but not always the same! Is this normal?

Keith

No Keith, it isn't normal. I had a great Quicksilver inflatable that did this. I found the leak and had it fixed by the agents down near Cronulla. A few weeks later it was doing it again. I sold it and bought a cheap one on ebay. I had to get the transom reglued after 6 years but it is great.

cisco

QLD

12365 posts

cisco

QLD, 12365 posts

18 Feb 2016 10:03pm

nebbian said..
Put some detergent and water in a spray bottle, then spray the whole thing. If you see some bubbles then there's your problem.

nebbs has got it!!!

Do that, repair the hole, flog it off and get yourself a "Zodiac".

Buy cheap and you get what you paid for. Buy quality and you get what you paid for.

sirgallivant

NSW

1531 posts

sirgallivant

NSW, 1531 posts

20 Feb 2016 12:07am

...and make sure, it is a Hypalon one...

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