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@marky5486 4 ай бұрын
Hey what do you recommend for a season of bottom growth on the under side of your inflatable? We have a rigid hull zodiac with some tough growth after a season here
@theinflatablescaptain1544 3 ай бұрын
If the boat is out of the water, use a flexible wide spackling tool to gently scrape as much of the growth off as possible. It works really well if the boat is actually wet. Then use Barnacle Buster Hull Cleaner for Boats and a hard bristle brush for good agitation. Follow up with a quality Hull wax/sealer or a coat of bottom paint. Here is the link for the Barnacle Buster: www.amazon.com/Barnacle-Buster-Concentrated-Marine-Remover-1/dp/B014RD7XIW#:~:text=A%20heavy%2Dduty%20cleaner%20for,harm%20fiberglass%20or%20gel%20coat.
@chrisboling2852 7 ай бұрын
I’m going to look at a Saturn 15 foot inflatable with the soft bottom. Do you have any feedback on that particular watercraft
@theinflatablescaptain1544 7 ай бұрын
That size boat needs a hard floor (aluminum panels). Make sure you don't get one with an air floor. Also, as long as it is Hypalon. It will last much longer than a PVC. Too much of an investment to get anything that size if it is not Hypalon.
@paulgraves184 10 ай бұрын
Thanks Captain. I appreciate your expertise. I could not find a single youtube video that talks about appropriate sizing of a boat based on number of divers. I think the world would appreciate such a video.
@theinflatablescaptain1544 10 ай бұрын
Great Idea for my next video. Thanks Paul
@paulgraves184 10 ай бұрын
What size/type of inflatable boat do I need to launch from a beach for 4 scuba divers?
@theinflatablescaptain1544 10 ай бұрын
At least 12 feet, in order to have room for everything without damaging scuba gear and keeping everyone's legs in and proper room for captain to operate boat. But 14' would be best.
@theinflatablescaptain1544 10 ай бұрын
Welcome Paul, and thanks for joining.
@brucekostecka4047 Жыл бұрын
Hey, I just found your channel, very cool and great information. Question for you, I am going to buy an inflatable this month with an Aluminum floor and transom. Is it best to store the boat deflated in the bag over the Winter months " I live in the Northeast" or keep it inflated. I am also concerned with mice getting in to the garage and eating the PVC Any recommendations? Thanks so much
@theinflatablescaptain1544 Жыл бұрын
I do not recommend deflation and folding SIBS or RIBS. This puts undue and potentially damaging stress on glue joins, especially around the transom. I have seen many SIBs destroyed by deflating and folding than by any other reason. Worst case scenario, cover it with a good canvass cover AND put it under a portable garage or carport style cover to keep the sun and whether off of it. Keep it inflated with at leas 2-2.5psi so that it maintains shape through out the day. Mice won't eat the PVC when it is inflated. But throw some poison and traps in the boat for extra protection.
@theinflatablescaptain1544 7 ай бұрын
I am not a fan of rolling up the boat after each use. It will age and damage it over time.
@rafelvila1 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the useful tips! I owned a Caribe 20 for a year now and struggle to remove the chalk that the tubes produce. I have been able to remove it scrubbing it but in about a week or two is back again. Now I am applying more force and a stronger scrubbing sponge but I am afraid that I am damaging the surface.. this happen in the areas that are not inflatable like the rubber liners ...
@theinflatablescaptain1544 Жыл бұрын
You are not likely to damage the surface if scrubbing by hand. Old tubes will begin to degrade over time. Try putting the hypalon 303 conditioner/protectant on it heavily. Do it several times over a few days. you will have to do it after each time it gets wet or in the water too.
@rafelvila1 Жыл бұрын
@@theinflatablescaptain1544 Will do... much appreciated!
@theinflatablescaptain1544 7 ай бұрын
Hypalon is pretty resilient. You have to be intentional to harm it.
@phiberoptick Жыл бұрын
I have an interesting question, I picked up a 41 year old achilles ST-5 Hypalon dinghy. It looks like it was never or barely used. It holds air pretty darn well surprisingly. I have scrubbed it down twice now. Once with dawn dish soap and a small amount of bleach, and once with 30% vinegar and some dish soap. The question I have is that is has a strong permeating smell that will rub off if you touch the tubes or any part of the boat. The vinegar seems to have helped the most. Are you aware of old Hypalon smelling very strongly or anyway of removing the smell? I would hate to get rid of a nice boat because of a smell. Thanks!
@theinflatablescaptain1544 Жыл бұрын
I would make a wet paste solution of bathroom cleanser (comet/ajax...), dawn, and water. Use Green scrub pad. Get boat wet and wash a 4 foot section at a time and rinse before it dries. You can let it set for a few minutes. Do it in the cool of the morning and not in direct sunlight.
@chief4343 Жыл бұрын
Did you use any primer?
@theinflatablescaptain1544 Жыл бұрын
Primer is not needed with this material. However , you must rough up the gelcoat surface for proper and good adhesion. 100 grit sandpaper is good enough for this.
@pietlopsa9164 Жыл бұрын
great video! you solved the mystery, which wax to use!
@theinflatablescaptain1544 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your comment and support! Tell a friend.
@theinflatablescaptain1544 7 ай бұрын
My pleasure
@briangriebel9103 2 жыл бұрын
Do you know of a good cleaner for freshwater algae that has grown on my Brig? Brian
@nonameneededsailing Жыл бұрын
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@theinflatablescaptain1544 Жыл бұрын
Make a wet sludgy paste of bathroom cleanser (comet/ajax...) and dawn dish soap. Use Green scrubbing pad and prewet a 4 foot section. Then apply the paste liberally and scrub into the tubes until the algae disappears. Let stand a minute or too, but don't let it dry. Then rinse with additional circular scrubbing pattern to remove all the cleanser. Apply 303 protectant after it is fully dry.
@theinflatablescaptain1544 7 ай бұрын
Make a slurry of agax or comet cleanser and water. Use a green 3M scrubber.
@coryhoes5820 2 жыл бұрын
Did you have to flip the boat over or could you do it on the trailer
@theinflatablescaptain1544 2 жыл бұрын
Boat left on trailer as it is a big rib and no way to flip. I just jacked it up off of the trailer using blocks and a floor jack. Pretty easy to do.
@theinflatablescaptain1544 Жыл бұрын
I did it on the trailer and just used a floor jack and boards to lift the boat up off the center rollers.
@coryhoes5820 2 жыл бұрын
How did it hold up for you guys? Thinking of doing a seadoo hull that has bad scratches.
@theinflatablescaptain1544 2 жыл бұрын
It's been 2 years and still looks like I just did it. Multiple beachings at a rocky/sandy shore at the lake. Does not peel or flake. Be sure to use the smooth coat for the underside of a boat. Apply it with a 4" smooth short nap "weenie" roller.
@theinflatablescaptain1544 Жыл бұрын
5 years now and looks like I just applied it.
@infodurabak3524 2 жыл бұрын
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@HelpingHandAutoRepair 2 жыл бұрын
I like the Nissan engine.
@theinflatablescaptain1544 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for looking at my channel.
@falbustos 5 ай бұрын
Was this a good boat? I’m buying one but having a hard time trying to find reviews or videos