What to do if inflatable boat compartments become soft over time?

All inflatable products, including dinghies, kayaks and rafts are tested at our factory. They are kept fully inflated for 48 hours after the SATURN logos are applied to the product tubes. Therefore, it is extremely unlikely that brand new inflatable products are leaking air right out of the box. If air is escaping rapidly from […]

How do I find and repair air leak in an inflatable boat, kayak or raft?

If you are losing air pressure, (aside from pressure loss commonly caused by colder temperatures), check the boat over for air leaks. Air must to escape somewhere for air chamber to become soft. No magic here. The best tool to find air leaks is soap, shampoo or dish detergent mixed with water in a spray […]

How to fix cavitation in inflatable boat or dinghy?

There are 3 major reasons for cavitation problems.

First, is an incorrect or damaged prop. The second, and most likely, is that the boat is not fully or properly inflated. If the boat’s chambers are not fully inflated, this will cause water disturbance under the boat tubes, and cavitations as a result. Please make sure […]

What to do if air compartments become soft over time?

All inflatable products, including dinghies, kayaks and rafts are tested at our factory. They are kept fully inflated for 48 hours. Therefore, it is extremely unlikely that brand new inflatable products are leaking air right out of the box. If air is escaping rapidly from a valve when you inflate your product for the first […]

Inflatable Boat Repair Information

You will need to supply rubber gloves and masking tape:

The repair needs to be done indoors in a low humidity environment. Clean the boat in order to prevent dust and dirt from getting on the tacky glue. Carefully, clean old glue off of repair area using a small amount of suppliedToluene on a lint […]