How can I get the water out of my inflatable tube

[Will]

Isable left me with water in one of the tubes in my inflatable. Any ideas on how to get it out? Feels like 3 to 4 gallons.Thanks for any help.

 

[John]

Use a wet and dry vacuum

and a short piece of 1/2 PCV plumbing pipe. Be sure to cut a couple of v notches in the end to stick through the inflation port. The notches will help prevent the tube from sticking to the inner wall and stopping the flow of air and water.Tilt the dinghy so the inside of the tube nearest the inflation port is on the low side so all the water pools unter the vacuum pipe.The longer you leave on the vacuum, the dryer the inside will be.Fair Winds

 

[David]

Try this.....

Inflate all tubes.Turn over till the exhaust valve on the tube with the water is the low point.Open valve.May have to do it a couple of times.dave

 

[Will]

Thanks

Great idea on the notched pipe. I'll try it this weekend. Thanks.