I have an older West Marine Zodiac, about 11', with an inflatable keel and high pressure floor. Not that that matters, but I have an issue with a leak that I can't find. I've done the soapy water thing, the listening thing, et al, to every square inch to no avail. All valves have been tightened and no bubbles showing. I fill it with air, and the next day the port side tube is soft as a marshmallow. It seems as though it's more than just a slow leak. The air has to be getting out somewhere. Any ideas? Thanks.
Leaky Dinghy
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I had a 1995 vintage west marine inflatable with five small leaks that took some time to find. U used dawn dish soap and left it for a while. When I came back I saw a few spots that looked like a bubble nest. The holes where so small I didn't see them right away. I repaired them successfully all for not! Was coming back from my mooring and noticed the dinghy was filling with water. Got ashore and found the bottom came off. Looked like jaws! PVC dinghy.
Have you considered this stuff?
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--inflatable-boat-sealant--444679
http://www.westmarine.com/buy/west-marine--inflatable-boat-sealant--444679
Wonder if it is the same as this stuff....
http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?path=-1|215570|294|2345895|2345897&id=525004
...and they package it with WM's label???
I bought some as the Zodiac slowly looses air overnight and I haven't found the leaks with soap either. I'll either use this stuff in the next couple weeks or wait until I get to Florida and do it there where it is warmer
,Sumner
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The sealant that you put inside each inflatable bladder works! It works like that green slime for bicycle tubes. It just keeps on sealing as new holes pop up! Chief
Thanks to all. Considering using the sealant. Have an appointment with a local inflatable shop so we'll see if he can fix it. Thanks again!
Save your money! Just follow the instructions and pour in sealer, rotate around and thats all you need to do! Chief
