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TROUBLESHOOTING & REPAIRS
If your boat is losing air it doesn’t necessarily mean that
its leaking. For instance a boat that is inflated late in the day
with 90° air may cool 20° overnight. The cooler air will exert
less pressure on the hull and the boat will appear softer the
next morning.
When there has been no variation in temperature and your
boat is losing air then it is time to start looking for the leak.
The first thing you should do when looking for a leak is to
actually look at the boat. Visually inspect the boat from a few
feet away and if necessary, flip it over and closely check the
outside. Any large leaks when your boat looses a considerable
amount of air should be clearly visible.
Be sure to check the tightness of the one-way recessed valves
as well and if necessary, tighten them with the valve wrench
included in the orange repair kit canister.
If you have a rough idea of where your leak is but can’t see it,
you may want to try listening for it as you may be able to hear
the air escaping and pinpoint the leak.
Other troubleshooting techniques you can try to locate the
leak is to dowse/spray a mix of dishwashing liquid over
suspicious areas. The leak may produce bubbles that will
pinpoint the location of the leak.
Although our Sea Eagles are very rugged and tough, you may
still experience the occasional puncture through use of your
boat. Fortunately most repairs are fairly easy and only take a
few minutes.
For an extensive repair please contact us directly for
assistance or a quote to have it sent back and repaired at our
facility. Repair fees start at $75.00 and do not include return
shipping charges.
Repair Kit
All Sea Eagles come
standard with this repair
kit which includes both
PVC patches and PVC
glue. Repair kits that are
included in boat package
purchases also include the
recessed valve adapter
and valve wrench.
PVC Based Glue
For repairs on our boats
you will need to use a PVC
based glue.
Repair: Pinholes
Deflate your boat and
thoroughly clean and dry
the area that is to be
repaired. For small
punctures less than 1/8”
apply a small drop of glue
and allow 12 hours to dry.
For immediate use allow
30 minutes to dry and then
inflate the compartment
with the repair only 3/4
full and be sure to make
a more permanent repair
later.
Repair: Patching
Leaks larger than a pinhole
can be patched. Most
patches can be done in a
few minutes, but we do
offer a repair service for
more complex jobs out of
warranty.
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