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Talk to most experts and they’ll agree, the most common cause of premature inflatable boat failure is exposure to the sun. Fading, discoloration, fabric breakdown and damage to painted and varnished components can all be attributed to UV-B exposure.
There are several strategies for keeping your inflatable looking new:
- OK, this is obvious, but put your boat away when it’s not in use. We see dozens of inflatables rotting in the sun in our local harbor, and it isn’t because they’re being used everyday. Deflate the boat, clean it and store it.
- When inflated, the best protection against damaging exposure is a quality fitted cover. In addition to blocking UV radiation, covers such as our Marine Polyester models also protect your boat from accumulated dirt, bird droppings and standing water. Their modest cost is rapidly repaid by extending the life and the increased resale value of your boat.
- Specially-formulated inflatable boat cleaners and protectants, like our Model 2716439 Cleaner/Protector, and comparable products from MDR and Star brite make it much easier to maintain your boat in “like new” condition by removing dirt and salt and leaving a gloss on the fabric.
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