Dingy - store inflated or not

[cmedsailor]

I am planning to take the dingy at home and store it until I need it again (probably next summer). It's definately not a good idea to keep it on the boat under the Med sun (yes it is still very hot), even under a cover because the material will get dry eventually. Besides it's in my view and I really hate that.
Is it better to store it inflated or deflate it? It's a new Honda 2.40 with inflatable floor and it's made of PVC.

 

[Coaster]

Inflate to 'squidgy' thus removing creases but having very little pressure above atmospheric.

Store laid flat in a dark place.

Keep vermin away i.e. don't let mice cause damage.

 

[claymore]

And make sure it is bone dry so storing upside down helps.
Seems obvious but I know of someone who didn't and the transom rotted

 

[prv]

If you're lucky enough to have the space, lightly inflated is best.

Pete

 

[cmedsailor]

Store laid flat in a dark place.
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Actually I was planning to hung it (partly) inflated under the garage roof. So it won't be in a dark place but never under the sun either.

 

[charles_reed]

Actually I was planning to hung it (partly) inflated under the garage roof. So it won't be in a dark place but never under the sun either.

Excellent idea, if you can persuade it to stay inverted.

 

[25931]

Inflate to 'squidgy' thus removing creases but having very little pressure above atmospheric.

Store laid flat in a dark place.

Keep vermin away i.e. don't let mice cause damage.

I took mine home to protect it and didn't realise that mice would chew it.

 

[FWB]

My Avon Rover has lived for 11years in a locker completely deflated with an electric pump. Used rarely since we have a rigid tender now. When it's brought out for use it's perfectly ok.

 

[PaulMcC]

I wouldn't worry overmuch about inflated or deflated. Sun, damn and mice are the real concern.

 

[duncan99210]

Always deflate ours when we stop for the winter, stored in a canvas bag lashed to the foredeck. Sprinkle liberally with cheap talcum powder before stowing - not sure why but it causes no end of amusement in the spring whe reinflating and you wind up coved in the stuff, hence this has become a 'pink' job allocated to SWMBO.

 

[Daydream believer]

My avon redcrest has just reached its 40th birthday & has been serviced once for new valves & seam check
I rarely fold it & keep it in the garage roof
Dont have a mice problem but the cat used to enjoy kipping on it
Folding introduces creases etc in the seams
Pressure for storage is fairly rigid but not mote than 3 psi which i believe is the operating pressure