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Author:  BoboTheClown [ Sun Sep 26, 2010 7:52 am ]
Post subject:  Lifespan of an inflatable?

How long do inflatables last? Assuming normal wear and tear?

Author:  Thinwater skinner [ Mon Sep 27, 2010 6:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Lifespan of an inflatable?

Keep them out of the oster shell and they should last 20 plus years??

Author:  ewagman [ Wed Oct 13, 2010 6:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Lifespan of an inflatable?

I have an 1986 Zodiac dingy made out of the same stuff, still going strong. Keep your inflatable stored out of the sun, clean, and dry for a long life.

Author:  Gringo [ Tue Dec 07, 2010 11:17 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Lifespan of an inflatable?

Well, mine is not yet two years old,and am beginning to have issues. Where the "rubber" attaches to the "nose piece" of the keel started leaking air after about six months. I have finally managed to get that to stop but in the process the two "ears" of the nose piece have broken off.

I have had to reglue several things, most notably the attachments for the seats.

But we do use ours a LOT.
In a tough tropical environment:

http://2gringos.blogspot.com/search/lab ... le%20Kayak

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