(93IO) “ISO” BOAT W/O MOTOR MOUNTING (TYPE I) ENGLISH 4.875” X 7.25” 04/08/2020
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Disassembly and Storage
First clean your boat thoroughly following the Care and Maintenance instructions. Open
all air valves and deflate boat completely. Remove all the accessories from the boat; seats,
fishing rod holders, oars, gear pouch and battery pouch.
Flip the boat over. Fold the left side of the boat over and then fold the right side over the
left. Fold the bow end twice to the middle of the boat tightly while forcing out any remaining
air; repeat this procedure for the stern. With two opposing folded sides, fold one end over
the other like closing a book. Your boat is ready for storage. Fold the boat loosely and avoid
sharp bends, corners and creases which can damage the boat.
Troubleshooting
If your boat appears a bit soft, it might not be because of a leak. If the boat was inflated late
in the day with 32°C (90°F) air, that air might cool down to 25°C (77°F) overnight. The cooler
air exerts less pressure on the hull, so it could appear soft the next morning.
If there has been no temperature variation, you need to start looking for a leak:
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Take a good look at your boat from just a few feet away. Flip it over and closely check
over the outside. Any large leaks should be clearly visible.
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If you have an idea where your leak is, use a mix of dishwashing liquid and water in a
spray bottle, and spray over the suspicious areas. Any leak will produce bubbles that will
pinpoint the location of the leak.
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Check valves for leak, if necessary, spray soapy water around the valve and the valve
base.
Repairs
Through constant use you may occasionally puncture your boat. Most leaks only take a few
minutes to repair. Your boat comes with a repair patch, and additional repair supplies can be
ordered from Intex Consumer Service or from our website.
First locate the leak; soapy water will bubble out from the source of the leak. Thoroughly
clean the area surrounding the leak to remove any dirt or grime.
Cut a piece of repair patch large enough to overlap the damaged area by approximately
1.5 cm (1/2”). Round off the edges, and place the patch on the damaged area and PRESS
DOWN FIRMLY. You may want to use a weight on top to keep it in place.
Do not inflate in 30 minutes after patching.
If the patch does not hold, you can purchase a PVC or silicon based glue for repairing
camping mats, tents or shoes from your local market to patch your boat, please refer to the
instruction of the glue for patching.