A sudden storm is a cue to leave the inflatable, not try to save it. If you’re wondering what to do in a sudden storm in an inflatable, get everyone to suitable shelter and follow emergency advice. People come first; the…
The wrong cleaner can leave an inflatable boat looking worse than it did after winter storage. For PVC and Hypalon, choose safe cleaning products for inflatable boats that are purpose-made and labelled for the boat’s fab…
Yes, fitting a fish finder to an inflatable is practical when the transducer sits in clean water and the mount suits the boat’s layout. Position the screen where it is easy to see from your usual operating position, and …
You don’t need to drill through an inflatable boat’s hull to fit a fish finder. A removable transom bracket or transducer mounting board can provide a secure mounting point without drilling into the hull. Knowing how to …
A bare fishing hook can turn a good day on the water into a repair job. A practical way to protect tubes from fishing hooks is to cover each barb with a short piece of tubing that stays in place when turned upside down b…
A thermo-welded seam can often be repaired in the field by re-welding compatible thermoplastic fabric with a handheld welding device. Knowing how to repair a boat with thermo-welded seams starts with identifying the fabr…
The pros and cons of inflatable boats come down to a clear trade-off: they’re easier to store and transport than many hard-hulled runabouts, but ride comfort, puncture resistance and lifespan depend on design, materials …
There isn’t one price for an inflatable watercraft. Cost depends on its format, floor construction and whether a motor-mount setup is included. A kayak, soft-floor inflatable boat and rigid-base RIB suit different uses, …
Trim is a handling control, not a finishing touch. Optimising outboard trim on an inflatable starts with a practical baseline: try the second trim-pin hole out from the transom, then adjust one hole at a time. Trimming i…
A tarp alone isn’t a storage plan. If you’re deciding what to do when you can’t store a hard boat, use a shed or carport if available. Otherwise, support the boat evenly off its hull and secure a cover on the trailer, sh…
The cheapest inflatable isn’t always the best value over time. Boating on a budget with an inflatable means weighing how long a boat may serve you against the care and repairs it needs; lower-cost models may last 2-4 sum…
A trailer isn’t essential for every boating trip. A boat in a bag can be packed and transported without a trailer or tow bar, making it practical for caravanning and travel. Its suitability depends on whether you can man…
A sudden storm is a cue to leave the inflatable, not try to save it. If you’re wondering what to do in a sudden storm in an inflatable, get everyone to suitable shelter and follow emergency advice. People come first; the…
The wrong cleaner can leave an inflatable boat looking worse than it did after winter storage. For PVC and Hypalon, choose safe cleaning products for inflatable boats that are purpose-made and labelled for the boat’s fab…
Yes, fitting a fish finder to an inflatable is practical when the transducer sits in clean water and the mount suits the boat’s layout. Position the screen where it is easy to see from your usual operating position, and …
You don’t need to drill through an inflatable boat’s hull to fit a fish finder. A removable transom bracket or transducer mounting board can provide a secure mounting point without drilling into the hull. Knowing how to …
A bare fishing hook can turn a good day on the water into a repair job. A practical way to protect tubes from fishing hooks is to cover each barb with a short piece of tubing that stays in place when turned upside down b…
A thermo-welded seam can often be repaired in the field by re-welding compatible thermoplastic fabric with a handheld welding device. Knowing how to repair a boat with thermo-welded seams starts with identifying the fabr…
The pros and cons of inflatable boats come down to a clear trade-off: they’re easier to store and transport than many hard-hulled runabouts, but ride comfort, puncture resistance and lifespan depend on design, materials …
There isn’t one price for an inflatable watercraft. Cost depends on its format, floor construction and whether a motor-mount setup is included. A kayak, soft-floor inflatable boat and rigid-base RIB suit different uses, …
Trim is a handling control, not a finishing touch. Optimising outboard trim on an inflatable starts with a practical baseline: try the second trim-pin hole out from the transom, then adjust one hole at a time. Trimming i…
A tarp alone isn’t a storage plan. If you’re deciding what to do when you can’t store a hard boat, use a shed or carport if available. Otherwise, support the boat evenly off its hull and secure a cover on the trailer, sh…
The cheapest inflatable isn’t always the best value over time. Boating on a budget with an inflatable means weighing how long a boat may serve you against the care and repairs it needs; lower-cost models may last 2-4 sum…
A trailer isn’t essential for every boating trip. A boat in a bag can be packed and transported without a trailer or tow bar, making it practical for caravanning and travel. Its suitability depends on whether you can man…
