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ATTENTION:
If the Sea Eagle is losing air, this does not
necessarily mean a hole is present.
For instance, a boat that is inflated late in the day with 90°
air may cool 20° overnight. The cooler air will exert less
pressure on the hull and the boat will appear softer the
next morning.
When there has been no variation in temperature and air is
still being lost, it is time to start looking for the leak.
Step #1. LOOK
Visually inspect the boat from a few feet away and if
necessary, flip it over and closely check the outside. Any
large leaks when the boat looses a considerable amount of
air should be clearly visible.
Step #2. TIGHTEN
Be sure to check the tightness of the one-way recessed
valves as well and if necessary, tighten them with the valve
wrench included in the repair kit canister.
Step #3. LISTEN
If you have a rough idea of where your leak is but can’t see
it, you may want to try listening for it as you may be able to
hear the air escaping and pinpoint the leak.
Step #4. Soap & Water
Inflate the boat to full pressure. Mix a couple of table-
spoons of dishwashing liquid in a bucket of water. Spread
the soapy water on the leaking chamber with a large
sponge or hand towel. The leak may produce bubbles or
make whistling or sputtering noises. Often, spray bottles
don’t work.
Even though Sea Eagles are very rugged and tough, it is
still possible to experience the occasional puncture through
use of the boat. Fortunately most repairs are fairly easy
and only take a few minutes.
For extensive repairs, please contact us directly to provide
you with further assistance. The best way to do this is to
e-mail us a digital photo of the area in question along with
your hull identification number to
.
You can also call us directly at
1-800-748-8066 ex. 314
and ask to speak with Technical Support for further
assistance or a quote for having your boat mailed to our
facilities for our professional repair services.
Sea Eagle Repair fees start at $75.00 and do not include
return shipping charges. Please note that Sea Eagle does
not service any other brand other than our own. All items
sent to our repair facilities must have prior authorization in
the form of a Return Authorization Number.
REPAIRS
Repair Kit
All Sea Eagles come
standard with a repair
kit which includes PVC
patches and PVC glue.
Repair kits also in-
clude a recessed valve
adapter and a valve
wrench.
PVC Based Glue
For repairs you will need
to use a PVC based
glue.
Pinholes
Deflate your boat and
thoroughly clean and
dry the area that is to
be repaired. For small
punctures less than 1/8”
apply a small drop of glue
and allow 24 hours to
cure.
For immediate use
allow 30 minutes to
dry and then inflate the
compartment with the
repair only 3/4 full and
be sure to make a more
permanent repair later.
TROUBLESHOOTING
