20 year old hypalon inflatable boat still usable?
I just became the hopeful owner of a Achilles LS4 hypalon inflatable boat. It is supposed to be 20 years old, so I am wondering if I can assume that it is still usable?
It has some patches, but other than that it does not look worn down. It has been stored away for a while, and only used for relatively short periods during a northern summer. Is there anything in particular I ought to do to prepare it for use? Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
45 auto: I’m going to check if it holds pressure, and also patch it and do other maintenance if necessary. I take your answer to mean that it holds pressure, then it is usable…
Hypalon is super tough and known to last for a really long time. Definitely do an air test over night to check for leaks. Stick close to shore initially… you will have a pretty good idea right off the bat if there are any issues. If you have no leaks the only other issue could be the material being worn thin from exposure to the elements. I would recommend getting a UV protectant spray which you can use to preserve the material from here on. Good luck!
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