Nostrodamus
New member
Greece has been pretty hot of late, in fact a little too hot.
The dinghy was on the foredeck and I noticed it started to look like Sid James face and was deflating.
When I looked closer various parts had dropped off and there were leaks around the end cones in the tubes.
I have done my best to repair it but it just looks like the glue dried out allowing it to deflate and for bits to drop off.
The local chandler in Greece said the sun was a big problem and it happens a lot.
The manufacturer agreed the sun kills dinghies and suggested at six years old mine was getting on a bit.
Has anyone else come unstuck with their dinghy and how long should a PVC one last in the sun?
Recommendations for a good dinghy make?
The dinghy was on the foredeck and I noticed it started to look like Sid James face and was deflating.
When I looked closer various parts had dropped off and there were leaks around the end cones in the tubes.
I have done my best to repair it but it just looks like the glue dried out allowing it to deflate and for bits to drop off.
The local chandler in Greece said the sun was a big problem and it happens a lot.
The manufacturer agreed the sun kills dinghies and suggested at six years old mine was getting on a bit.
Has anyone else come unstuck with their dinghy and how long should a PVC one last in the sun?
Recommendations for a good dinghy make?