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unnamedpeaks replied to the topic Help & Questions re: DIY Packraft Construction in the forum DIY Packrafts 4 years, 4 months ago
Matt,
Well, you have said that the boat should hold air overnight. I am finding that once I temper up the boat, it loses that nice pressure within about 10 minutes, and overnight sags noticeably.
I found (or maybe created?) some more spots today by painting it with the soap and then taking it in a hot shower. As the air expanded I saw some additional leaks, and I have now sealed the line where the floor meats the raft at the front of the boat all the way around, maybe the front 1/3 and where the front two joints meet. The aquaseal is drying so I will report back after it tries and I try again.
p.s. folks get yourself a respirator, they are $15 dollars and are necessary when dealing with this solvent. I can feel the effects of using it without protection and have ordered a mask.
R
When you say the boat should hold air overnight, what does this mean? It’s not holding pressure. It’s not deflating into a pile. At this point painting the raft with soap is becoming a daily ritual lol. Just how air tight are people getting their boats? I guess I could blow up my new alpacka as well and leave them both out overnight and see how that compares. I’ll do that today.
So, yes the Alpacka holds air..I now have a reference point for how firm a boat will be next day if it’s airtight. I’m at a loss. Cant find any more leaks and not sure what to try next