With the onset of heat, which is accompanied by the release of ice from the water space, the issue of acquiring a boat becomes urgent. PVC inflatable boats are one of the most common means of transportation for hunters, fishermen or just tourists. They have earned such popularity because of their affordability: they provide comfort and are inexpensive.
It is necessary
- - manufacturer's instructions for the boat;
- - consultation with a store specialist;
- - reviews and personal experiences of other buyers.
Instructions
Step 1
When purchasing such a boat, choose for what purpose the purchase is being made. After you decide what the PVC inflatable boat will be used for, it will be easier to choose a model for purchase. Will you need additional amenities for long-term fishing, additional protection for the opportunity to fish in areas overgrown with branches, the number of places for vacationers in case of purchase for tourism and entertainment.
Step 2
Also decide where, in what conditions, you will most often use the boat. Will it be a fast mountain river, a calm lake, or a shallow pond? The terms of use impose their own requirements on the material and accessories of your small boat.
Step 3
Pay attention to the PVC boat manufacturer. As a rule, domestic manufacturers offer quality goods at a lower price than foreign firms. Therefore, it is inappropriate to put Russian companies on the black list. Import is more expensive due to the markup for the brand, brand. Among domestic goods, you can also pick up all the necessary set for fishing, recreation, hunting. The larger the manufacturer and the longer the time of his work in the sales market, the higher the quality of his product. The companies of St. Petersburg have proven themselves well. If you decide to purchase an inflatable boat from a young Chinese company, then it is best to buy only proven models.
Step 4
Be sure to check with your consultant about the fabric of whose production the boat is made. The best qualities are possessed by PVC fabrics made by large leading companies, for example, such as the German concern Mehler texnologies or the South Korean LG Chem. Find out what type of fabric the boat is made of, what kind of seam welding technology is used. The more layers of PVC used, the stronger the boat, but the greater its weight. Modern inflatable boats are made of seven-layer fabric with a density of 0.85 to 1.3 kg / m². Consequently, the more layers and the denser the fabric, the more durable and wear-resistant the boat will be. Seams can be made by overlapping or overlap seams, from the outside or from the inside, by vulcanization, ultrasonic welding or conventional bonding. The more expensive the seam technology, the more reliable the design.
Step 5
Depending on what you buy the boat for, the choice of motor depends. The more requirements (power, accelerated speed), the more expensive the motor is. Therefore, when choosing a boat for different purposes, find out the characteristics of the motor.
Step 6
Please note that the size of the inflatable boat is also important. When choosing a boat, make a discount on the space occupied by the equipment, the motor, as well as the width of the sides. The remaining area is often one and a half meters of free space, which is enough for comfortable use of the boat by one person. If you want to go fishing together, choose a larger boat. The larger the boat, the less stable it is. Therefore, when choosing a boat for fishing, check if it will be possible to use it for fishing, standing upright
Step 7
Pay particular attention to checking the floors of the inflatable boat. Floors (floorboards) are made of marine (waterproof) plywood, along the edges they must be painted over and framed with an aluminum profile to give additional rigidity and strength to the structure. A solid frame is preferred. It requires more careful attention and careful operation. But on the other hand, for the floor frame, which has a collapsible structure, in case of jamming, you will have to use special troubleshooting tools, which is not always available in field conditions.
