How to Fix a Leak in the Inflatable Boat (DIY)

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There is a leak along the seam of my inflatable boat. I finally found a product that works. Please watch the video. Thanks! Lee

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  • @rangerguy196
    @rangerguy1963 жыл бұрын

    I have an Intex Mariner 4 that I have a Minn Kota trolling motor on. I use to run the trolling motor with a full size deep cycle battery like you do. I got tired of lugging that thing around so I went down to Batteries Plus and purchased a DURACELL Deep Cycle battery; model number DURDC12-35J. Its less than half the size of a full size battery and I can fish all day long with it. It's never left me without power on the lake. One of the best things I ever did for my Mariner 4 raft!

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow! Thanks for the great tips on the Deep Cycle battery. Yeah, I'm getting a bit tired of hauling the heavy battery too. So, I switched to a kayak for now. Mariner 4 is much bigger; I might change to that one as well.

  • @rangerguy196
    @rangerguy1963 жыл бұрын

    Nevermind! I watched the video a little more and you showed what it was. 😊

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool. Thanks for your visit.

  • @InvisbleCaller
    @InvisbleCaller3 жыл бұрын

    I saw the whole thing. It doesn't look hard to fix the leaks. If I ever come across a leaking inflatable boat, I will know what to do. Good video Lee 🖐

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, and I appreciate your continued support. I was putting a brake on acting in Khmer karaoke and tried to do more recreational activities. And sometimes, the action can give you (me) a little trouble, but that's okay. We can fix it together :) ✋

  • @InvisbleCaller

    @InvisbleCaller

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@LeeThoeun You're welcome 🙏 Khmer karaoke acting :)

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, that's what I meant... LOL

  • @wendelldenny9306
    @wendelldenny93062 жыл бұрын

    Great idea..I done the same with my mariner 4..but one problem..remains sticky where I sprayed..it never fully cured

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it's a mess. I ended up buying a new pontoon boat.

  • @hntrains2

    @hntrains2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LeeThoeun, what pontoon boat did you get?

  • @rangerguy196
    @rangerguy1963 жыл бұрын

    What did you spray on the bottom of the raft?

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    3 жыл бұрын

    I used Flex Seal; someone recommended it. It's not working! Do you know of a product that works? The water seeps into the bottom part of the boat, 4-5 gallons at times, and I could not find where the leak is coming from. I thought it was from the seams, so I sprayed it.

  • @lisaAIdol
    @lisaAIdol2 жыл бұрын

    Did the sealant hold up? Was there still leaks?

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    2 жыл бұрын

    The sealant was a temporary fix and it's messy. I would not recommend it.

  • @jamesdevine4790
    @jamesdevine479011 ай бұрын

    How well did the repaur hold up?

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    9 ай бұрын

    Not good

  • @baderalnahdi917
    @baderalnahdi917 Жыл бұрын

    Please let me know the name of the spray

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    Жыл бұрын

    It's the Flex Seal spray.

  • @jamesdevine4790
    @jamesdevine479011 ай бұрын

    What product did you use?

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    9 ай бұрын

    I forgot what it was. It was so sticky.

  • @hntrains2
    @hntrains2 Жыл бұрын

    The best way to fix a leak is to apply a patch over it. If the bottom is punctured or cut, apply a patch on both sides.

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    Жыл бұрын

    Great tips! Thank you 🙏

  • @rodrigogarcia2622

    @rodrigogarcia2622

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you recommend any kind of patch ?

  • @hntrains2

    @hntrains2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@rodrigogarcia2622, the boat manufacturer makes self-adhesive patches ("Repair Patches - 6 Pack"). You can, of course, go for those made by other companies (such as Bestway). I have used such patches mainly inside the boat; on the outside, too, but not under the boat (though I should test and see how they fare in the water). When the patch must be placed below the waterline, I use patch and glue ("Bison Vinyl Plastic/Soft Plastic Adhesive Colla"), the kind which does not require heating and can be applied even while out on the riverbank. Clean the surface well, cut the patch to size (I generally go for a two-centimetre radius for punctures), round off the corners of the patch if the patch is rectangular, and apply as instructed (press well); if you use glue, give it time to dry. If you are on the river/lake, your can set off again in about half an hour (that is, in warm weather; in cold weather, things might be different: last winter, for instance, I had to reapply a patch two times and wait from one day to the next to get the patch set). P.S. I have tried all kinds of tape (duck tape, Gorilla Tape...), but they will not stick well to the PVC. Such a tape would be ideal for repairs; hopefully, they will make it one day!

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome tips. Thanks for your time writing and sharing your experience.

  • @hntrains2

    @hntrains2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LeeThoeun, thank you for sharing your own! Have a great weekend!

  • @beanysamuels6193
    @beanysamuels6193 Жыл бұрын

    How old is this mariner 3 tho ???

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    Жыл бұрын

    It was new, but it got punctured and I could never repair it. Please see my other video on my 8.2 Ft BRIS Pontoon boat. It's much better quality.

  • @billzollweg7588
    @billzollweg75882 жыл бұрын

    Half the video is watching the guy pump air! What the hell is he spraying anyway?

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Bill. Appreciate your input. There’s a room for improvement on video recording on my part.

  • @haroldsfishingadventures754
    @haroldsfishingadventures7546 ай бұрын

    HH-66 for the glue

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    6 ай бұрын

    Thank you 👍

  • @Vanlifejunkie213
    @Vanlifejunkie2133 жыл бұрын

    Wu tang 😂

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    3 жыл бұрын

    Haha.., thanks for stopping by, Steve.

  • @mikemurf9512
    @mikemurf9512 Жыл бұрын

    Please change name of vid to how to pump up boat because that's all your really doing...

  • @LeeThoeun

    @LeeThoeun

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your input, Mike.

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