Re: Inflatables with folding aluminum floor.......... thoughts
Originally Posted by
tim3500
Well after owning Zodiac ,Polaris .Achilles and a few cheeper of shore brand's had 10 ft to 17 ft ribs hear is my look at them . Pro :Can't beet the stability and safety nothing compares . Con: Anything made of fabric hates the Sun . Storage leave it inflated , taking it apart and together SUCKS! And added wear to the seams don't buy older units .As long as they last nothing lasts forever keep them 5 years and sell , best bang for your dollar hate to say but the Costco 12 ft version had 2 and never had a problem and sold and never lost a dollar .I am done with them next is a aluminum boat
There is a remedy for sun/UV exposure called Polyguard, you apply once or twice a year and you are good.
The oldest Achilles I had in for puncture repair was 35 years old and it was still in fairly good shape.
Leaving inflated is a good idea if you have the space, it will make it last longer.
WLM
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