Storing an inflatable

[lanason]

Well I'm keeping the inflatable in the Garage and as I was out there just now having a bit of a tidy up I wondered what is the best way to store it.

a) Fully inflated, lying either on its side or flat
b) Inflated but not fully lying flat
c) Uninflated and stored in the carry case

and the answer is ???



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[hlb]

Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....................... Is that the best you can come up with/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

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[lanason]

err Yes actually !! /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[BarryH]

Nah! Its a good question. I've got one folded up on the tumble dryer at the mo. I washed it down when I last used it and put it back in the bag thing. Still needs to be put away for the 'closed season' tho. Anyone got any good tips?

 

[lanason]

Different type of " TOY " /forums/images/icons/blush.gif

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[hlb]

Can hardly call it a tip. I just chuck mine down Muckyfarters cellar for the winter.

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[lanason]

Yep but mines brand new and I wanna keep it that way !!!! /forums/images/icons/shocked.gif

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[sfh]

Store it on your boat and wait for a good winters day cruise.

 

[lanason]

errrr thanks for that but the boat is parked on a trailer IN FRONT of SAID GARAGE !!! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

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[Joe_Cole]

If you want a straight answer to a straight question you should know better than to post it on MoBo. /forums/images/icons/smile.gif

FWIW I always thoroughly dry my inflatable out (mainly to make sure that the wooden transom is properly dried). Deflate it and bung it in it's bag. I also make sure that it's well away from mice (the four footed type, not computer) 'cos I know that they get into my shed. They did nibble my old inflatable, but it was shot anyway.

Joe

 

[lanason]

mmm - thanks - I've got mine partly inflated in the garage - Idea being that fully inflated would "test" the seams and rolled up may affect the bits that are creased !!

mice - had nt though of them !!

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[hlb]

Told you. Much safer in Muckyfarters bottom!!/forums/images/icons/laugh.gif

No mice down there.

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[longjohnsilver]

Giant mice invade Devon!!!

Four foot mice indeed, would hate to see the rats/forums/images/icons/smile.gif

 

[Col]

Ha ha ha. n.m

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[Joe_Cole]

Re: Giant mice invade Devon!!!

I knew that if I just said "mice" somebody would ask about the computer type but I hadn't reckoned on your devious mind! /forums/images/icons/smile.gif
Of course if I had intended your version I would have said "1.2 metre mice"

Joe

 

[RayB]

keep it where SWMBO won't find it, is it the deluxe blonde or standard brunette model?

"Hopefully that won't be too expensive to fix?"

 

[lanason]

Grey actually /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[david_e]

If you have the chance to store it semi inflated and covered from dust etc that is the best way. Also consider giving it a dusting with talcom(?) powder which keeps the rubber in good nick.

 

[DepSol]

Dont you have the instructions Wetline gave you with the dinghy?

Dom

I am boating again ;-)

 

[lanason]

ooo good point - now where did I put it.

I know R.T.F.M.

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