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Troubleshooting
1. Leaks
If you are losing air pressure (unrelated to cold weather), check the boat for
leaks, starting with the valves. The best tool to find leaks is soapy water in a
spray bottle. Spray soapy water around the valve. If you see bubbles
forming, check your valve seating and base and be sure the valve insert is
screwed tight using the valve removal tool located in the repair kit. If you
continue to have problems, it may be necessary to replace the valve.
2. Finding Punctures
If the boat is losing air, and all the valves are not leaking, you may have a
small puncture. Small punctures can be repaired easily. Spray soapy
water around the inside and outside of the hull until air bubbles reveal the
position of the leak.
3. Rips or Tears
Your Duras Inflatable Boat comes with a repair kit as standard equipment. If
you no longer have your repair kit, you can order a new one from your dealer.
Cut a patch of repair material large enough to overlap the damaged area by
approximately 1/2", and round off the edges. The repair area must be
roughed up using sandpaper or other abrasive material for glue to properly
adhere to the area. Apply glue to the under side of the repair patch and
around the area to be repaired. Too much glue will interfere with a proper
repair. Allow adhesive to become tacky for 2-4 minutes, and then place the
repair patch on the damaged area. Use a weight to apply 3-5 lbs. of
pressure for 12 hours. After the repair patch has dried, apply glue around
the edges for a complete seal (dry 4 hours).
4. Large and Difficult Repairs
If you have a difficult repair, contact your local dealer for advice on the best
way to fix your boat.
