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DEFLATION
Remove the outer valve caps to expose the
plastic stem on the inner valve. Press the stem
in to release air pressure, and turn it to lock the
valve in the open position. Deflate each hull
chamber to 50-75% before completely deflating
any of the air chambers. Remove and
disassemble floorboards.
Note: Do not deflate one chamber fully
while others are fully inflated. This could
damage the bulkheads of your boat.
MAINTENANCE & STORAGE
• To clean hose off sand and dirt and let dry
before fully packing away. Most dirt can be
removed with a garden hose, a sponge and
mild soap. Do not use harsh chemical
cleaners.
• Never use polishing or cleaning products
containing alcohol to clean your watercraft.
Doing so may lead to the premature drying out
of the floater material.
• Store in a clean and dry place. Do not store
in extreme temperatures (i.e. over 150F/below
- 10F).
• If storing your boat for long periods folded up
in the bag, ensure it is fully dry, do not sprinkle
with talc or other similar powders.
• Can be stored inflated or deflated.
• If left outside it is advisable to raise it up off the
ground.
• If it is going to be in direct sunlight or exposed
to leaves, berries or rain, cover it with a tarp.
• Hanging the boat is not recommended.
• If you leave the boat in the water, you will
probably have to drain out rainwater at times.
If you store it in a closet, basement or garage,
we suggest you pick a cool, dry spot, making
sure the boat is clean and dry before you pack
it up - or mold can accumulate.
• Never store a boat with fuel in the tank in
a room where the fuel vapours may reach a
flame, spark or a strong source of heat.
TROUBLESHOOTING
1. Leaks
After 2 or 3 days there may be a small decrease
of pressure due to temperature change. If so,
add a few pumps of air into each chamber. If
you are losing air pressure, and it isn't due to
colder temperatures, check the boat over for
leaks, starting with the valves. The best tool to
find leaks is soapy water in a spray bottle. A
leaking valve is rare, but if you do find a leak we
can send you a replacement valve. We recom-
mend mixing soap and water in a spray bottle.
Spray around the valve. If you see bubbles
forming, check your valve seating and base and
be sure the valve insert is screwed tight. If you
continue to have problems it's probably time to
order new valves. Replacement of the whole
valve can be done with a simple tool that comes
with the replacement valve.
2. Finding punctures
If the boat is losing air, and all the valves are
good you probably have a small puncture.
Small punctures can be repaired easily and
permanently. Spray around inside and outside
of the hull until air bubbles mark the position of
the leak. If you have no luck finding a slow leak
with air bubbles, inflate the boat to maximum air
pressure and try to listen to find the leak. If you
can narrow the area down, return with a spray
bottle to identify the source of the leak. Making
small repairs. Punctures less than 3mm / 1/8"in
size can be repaired simply without a patch.
Deflate your boat, then clean and dry area to be
repaired. Apply a small drop of glue to cover the
puncture, and let dry 12 hours. If you need to
get on the water sooner, let dry 30 minutes and
then inflate the boat, inflating the compartment
with the repair only 3/4 full. This repair might not
be permanent so add a drop again at a late date
to make it permanent.
3. Rips or Tears
Your Boats come with a repair kit as standard
equipment. If you no longer have your repair kit,
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