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MAINTENANCE
1.9 Maintenance of valves
It is recommended to lubricate intercommunication valves prior to a long storage period when
applicable. And leave valves set to the inflation position and pressure relief valves open.
2. LAYING UP FOR WINTER - STORAGE
When not in use, stow your boat in a clean, dry place, at a fairly stable temperature and protected from
outside bad weather conditions.
You can store your boat in two ways:
Either folded up in its bag.
Or assembled and slightly under-inflated.
FOR LONG-TERM STORAGE IN THE SUN (IN PARTICULAR IN THE
TROPICS), PROTECT YOUR BOAT USING ONE OF THE TARPAULIN'S IN
OUR RANGE.
PROTECT YOUR BOAT AGAINST RODENTS (RATS AND MICE) WHICH
MAY MAKE A HOLE IN THE TUBE.
IF YOU STORE YOUR BOAT INFLATED, MAKE SURE IT IS NOT
DISTORTED.
IF A CONSOLE IS INSTALLED, LEAVE THE ACCESS HATCH OPEN TO
PREVENT BUILDUP OF CONDENSATION INSIDE.
IF STORED ON TRAILER, CHECK THE TYRE PRESSURES
IT IS RECOMMENDED TO LUBRICATE INTERCOMMUNICATION VALVES
PRIOR TO A LONG STORAGE PERIOD WHEN APPLICABLE. AND LEAVE
VALVES SET TO THE INFLATION POSITION AND PRESSURE RELIEF
VALVES OPEN.
3. MISCELLANEOUS CHECKS
Periodically check the tiller, halyards and straps. Replace parts showing signs of wear.
Frequently check the tightening of screws and nuts and the engine bolts in particular. On some semi-
rigid boats, the transom supporting the engine is bolted to the hull.
Regularly examine the fuel supply system condition. Replace any parts showing signs of wear or
ageing. Check the tightening of clamps.