1994 Avon 3-15 10 foot dinghy...

[QT1]

Just purchased from a divorce sale with motor, couldn't figure out why it would not hold air until a friend showed me the valve core to pull up, but still looses air so far within a week.
Should I invest in replacing the 3 valves? I saw a product at West Marine that is put inside the dinghy to seal it also.

Any suggestions? Thanks

 

[b_arrington]

The best way to find a leak in a dingy is to fully inflate it, then paint it with a soapy water mix and look for bubbles. Patch any leaks you find with a like material (vinyl or CSM / hypalon).

If that doesn't work there's probably no downside to using some leakstop. I would just check the seams to make sure they are sound; you don't want to have a seam let go out on the water.

 

[QT1]

Thank you for your response and good advise. I found a website that has the B7 valves and wrench i need to remove/replace the 3 at a very reasonable price but will still work on the leak down testing with the help of a few members at our marina.