How to Fix a Leak in the Inflatable Boat (DIY)

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  • Опубліковано 15 чер 2021
  • There is a leak along the seam of my inflatable boat. I finally found a product that works. Please watch the video. Thanks! Lee
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  • @rangerguy196
    @rangerguy196 3 роки тому +7

    I have an Intex Mariner 4 that I have a Minn Kota trolling motor on. I use to run the trolling motor with a full size deep cycle battery like you do. I got tired of lugging that thing around so I went down to Batteries Plus and purchased a DURACELL Deep Cycle battery; model number DURDC12-35J. Its less than half the size of a full size battery and I can fish all day long with it. It's never left me without power on the lake. One of the best things I ever did for my Mariner 4 raft!

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  3 роки тому +2

      Wow! Thanks for the great tips on the Deep Cycle battery. Yeah, I'm getting a bit tired of hauling the heavy battery too. So, I switched to a kayak for now. Mariner 4 is much bigger; I might change to that one as well.

  • @rangerguy196
    @rangerguy196 3 роки тому +3

    Nevermind! I watched the video a little more and you showed what it was. 😊

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  Рік тому

      Cool. Thanks for your visit.

  • @InvisbleCaller
    @InvisbleCaller 3 роки тому +3

    I saw the whole thing. It doesn't look hard to fix the leaks. If I ever come across a leaking inflatable boat, I will know what to do. Good video Lee 🖐

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching, and I appreciate your continued support. I was putting a brake on acting in Khmer karaoke and tried to do more recreational activities. And sometimes, the action can give you (me) a little trouble, but that's okay. We can fix it together :) ✋

    • @InvisbleCaller
      @InvisbleCaller 3 роки тому +1

      @@LeeThoeun You're welcome 🙏
      Khmer karaoke acting :)

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  3 роки тому

      Yes, that's what I meant... LOL

  • @wendelldenny9306
    @wendelldenny9306 2 роки тому +2

    Great idea..I done the same with my mariner 4..but one problem..remains sticky where I sprayed..it never fully cured

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  2 роки тому

      Yes, it's a mess. I ended up buying a new pontoon boat.

    • @hntrains2
      @hntrains2 Рік тому

      @@LeeThoeun, what pontoon boat did you get?

  • @rangerguy196
    @rangerguy196 3 роки тому +1

    What did you spray on the bottom of the raft?

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  3 роки тому

      I used Flex Seal; someone recommended it. It's not working! Do you know of a product that works? The water seeps into the bottom part of the boat, 4-5 gallons at times, and I could not find where the leak is coming from. I thought it was from the seams, so I sprayed it.

  • @lisaAIdol
    @lisaAIdol 2 роки тому +1

    Did the sealant hold up? Was there still leaks?

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  2 роки тому

      The sealant was a temporary fix and it's messy. I would not recommend it.

  • @jamesdevine4790
    @jamesdevine4790 10 місяців тому +1

    How well did the repaur hold up?

  • @hntrains2
    @hntrains2 Рік тому +2

    The best way to fix a leak is to apply a patch over it. If the bottom is punctured or cut, apply a patch on both sides.

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  Рік тому +1

      Great tips! Thank you 🙏

    • @rodrigogarcia2622
      @rodrigogarcia2622 Рік тому +1

      Do you recommend any kind of patch ?

    • @hntrains2
      @hntrains2 Рік тому +1

      @@rodrigogarcia2622, the boat manufacturer makes self-adhesive patches ("Repair Patches - 6 Pack"). You can, of course, go for those made by other companies (such as Bestway).
      I have used such patches mainly inside the boat; on the outside, too, but not under the boat (though I should test and see how they fare in the water).
      When the patch must be placed below the waterline, I use patch and glue ("Bison Vinyl Plastic/Soft Plastic Adhesive Colla"), the kind which does not require heating and can be applied even while out on the riverbank.
      Clean the surface well, cut the patch to size (I generally go for a two-centimetre radius for punctures), round off the corners of the patch if the patch is rectangular, and apply as instructed (press well); if you use glue, give it time to dry.
      If you are on the river/lake, your can set off again in about half an hour (that is, in warm weather; in cold weather, things might be different: last winter, for instance, I had to reapply a patch two times and wait from one day to the next to get the patch set).
      P.S. I have tried all kinds of tape (duck tape, Gorilla Tape...), but they will not stick well to the PVC. Such a tape would be ideal for repairs; hopefully, they will make it one day!

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  Рік тому +1

      Awesome tips. Thanks for your time writing and sharing your experience.

    • @hntrains2
      @hntrains2 Рік тому +1

      @@LeeThoeun, thank you for sharing your own!
      Have a great weekend!

  • @jamesdevine4790
    @jamesdevine4790 10 місяців тому +1

    What product did you use?

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  9 місяців тому

      I forgot what it was. It was so sticky.

  • @baderalnahdi917
    @baderalnahdi917 Рік тому

    Please let me know the name of the spray

  • @beanysamuels6193
    @beanysamuels6193 Рік тому

    How old is this mariner 3 tho ???

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  Рік тому

      It was new, but it got punctured and I could never repair it. Please see my other video on my 8.2 Ft BRIS Pontoon boat. It's much better quality.

  • @billzollweg7588
    @billzollweg7588 2 роки тому +3

    Half the video is watching the guy pump air! What the hell is he spraying anyway?

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you Bill. Appreciate your input. There’s a room for improvement on video recording on my part.

  • @haroldsfishingadventures754
    @haroldsfishingadventures754 6 місяців тому +1

    HH-66 for the glue

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  6 місяців тому +1

      Thank you 👍

  • @mikemurf9512
    @mikemurf9512 Рік тому +2

    Please change name of vid to how to pump up boat because that's all your really doing...

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your input, Mike.

  • @Vanlifejunkie213
    @Vanlifejunkie213 3 роки тому +1

    Wu tang 😂

    • @LeeThoeun
      @LeeThoeun  3 роки тому

      Haha.., thanks for stopping by, Steve.