Deflate this boat ? Any tricks ?
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I've have the same problem. I think it's valve 2 and 3 though but yeah it's the floor one and number 3. Would love to hear from people who know what the deal is.
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I'm not sure how you are supposed to pump it up. I happened to have something like "Classic Accessories Inflatable Boat/Tube Hand Pump" (if you search on Amazon) from something I had before. Definitely wouldn't want to to try to blow up with my mouth. Best of luck.
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It will take a while to do. I tried to blow up a raft and ended up blowing it up by mouth. Better off buying a electric air pump. They are fairly cheep and do a way better job.
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i would definitely use a pump or compressor. it is possible by mouth but that would take a while, depending on how much air you have. lol
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This comes with an air gauge that can be used to deflate - pushing the button on the side of the gauge releases air. Another option is an automatic deflator .. http://www.amazon.com/Staun-SCV5-Tire-Deflators/dp/B000FPYEUC/ref=sr_1_1?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1394139846&sr=1-1&keywords=staun+tire+deflators
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Not sure about this. perhaps a can of compressed air will blow it out. Good luck
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It would still have to be deflated a bit to make it smaller or fold it up. Somewhat cumbersome on a small boat.
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A small air pump or bicycle pump. No problem with it over filling with air. use your common sense.
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We put water in the base, but you could use sand if you prefer. We haven't had any issues with it deflating.
772303
The pump does deflate the majority, you will have to fold up to get the last of the air out
1726387
If you have already "pulled the plug" on the air valve, use a compressor with a long attachment to insert into the air valve. It will inflate within seconds.
1099160
You can suck the air out with a pump. The little electric ones that plug into your car are good and it does not even require a tight seal between pump and boat when doing suction to be effective. Also helps if the boat is warm. If the boat is cold, it just is not going to pack as small, due to less flexibility. All that said, you can't get the floor and the boat into the bag they give you. Let that be the bag just for the boat and get another duffell bag for the floor, or just roll it up and put a strap or a rope around it.
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Not difficult to deflate , if you have a pump / deflator. Depends on how much of the air you pull out or remove , as to deflated size
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Hey Rich- what I'll do is rollover the canoe with the backend clear and simply set the carriage on the bottom upside down, then cinch it down, flip it over & ur ready to go. Its important to get the strap over something like a tie down or notch in the kayak so it doesn't slip off. I have mine balances well enough my kids can jump in it when I'm wheeling it to the beach. Happy canoeing!&#128513; Brad
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Once the boat is inflated it is not bad to handle. My wife and I easily can carry it. When the boat is deflated and in the bag is a bit heavy. I store the boat in bag with the floor separately. This make it easier to move around.
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I used my shop air compressor, but a small pump such as a water toys inflater would work also. I does take a while to inflate.
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Hi Anthony ... I inflate and deflate the Island on my boat as its quick and easy to inflate & deflate and folds to around 1.5mtr Sq ... When its inflated its pretty big and cumbersome all round ...and I guess it may be difficult to find somewhere to store ..