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boat upside down and place the boat in the sun (black bottom heats in sun)
Using the same PVC pipe, reverse the flow of air with the vacuum and blow air into the floor. The hot air will
circulate and evaporate it until it is completely dry.
ROLLING YOUR HYSIDE
Rolling your boat is very simple.
1. Lay the boat out flat and deflated, making sure to remove any straps or equipment.
2. Start your fold length-wise and fold inward towards the middle.
3. Depending on the size of your boat and how tight you want to roll for storage (packing it for a trip or just
storing in a closet for winter), will determine whether to fold the boat in thirds, or just in half.
4. Once you’ve folded the boat length-wise towards the center, start rolling at the end opposite of the floor valves
(this will allow air to continue to escape as you roll) and roll until it’s a nice little rubber burrito.
5. Cam strap from there and you’re done!
Short Term Storage
Wipe down, partially deflate (1 PSI) and cover with tarp. If this is not possible, completely deflate the boat and
be sure it is dry and clean before rolling and storing. If you plan to store your inflatable boat on a trailer, be sure
there are no bends or kinks in the boat.
Long Term Storage
After the season, rinse off any dirt/grime and allow the boat to FULLY air dry.
Moisture can get caught in the tubes and floor, so make sure to let it air dry completely!
Store your boat dry, clean and preferable 303’d. Store the boat in a cool, dry place out of sunlight. Ideally, storing
the boat partially inflated is the best, but if space is not an option, you can definitely roll it up as tight as needed.
Do not store directly on concrete! Moisture and mold will transfer onto the boat and cause permanent
staining. Put a pallet down or something in between to reduce moisture transfer. Store your inflatable off the
ground, out of reach of rodents, as they have a fondness for chewing holes and nesting in inflatable material.
