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    Default Storing Inflatable...

    I have a Scadden Outlaw raft, what is the best way to store it?

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    I’ve had a Scadden for several years and I’ve always kept it partially inflated and in a kayak sling up by the ceiling in my garage. Right or wrong it still holds air just fine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Idadon View Post
    I’ve had a Scadden for several years and I’ve always kept it partially inflated and in a kayak sling up by the ceiling in my garage. Right or wrong it still holds air just fine.
    me too. I do moniter air during summer, fish cat and original breeze rider. couple years ago during a "summer" job in Reds Meadow fish cat was storied fully aired up under the rig for 6 months temp ranged 17 to 70.used it 3-4 times a week.

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    I have my outlaw folded horribly in the garage - don't have the space to have it inflated but it has been ok other than valve issues.

    Sounds like I've not been doing the right thing but only option .

    Been a great boat .

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    ^^^^^^^^^^^ This is the problem that I have too, no room to store it inflated. Mine is folded in a carry bag.

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    I store mine partially deflated hanging vertically on the shop wall. So far works great.
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    Inflated is best. If you need to take it down for storage roll the tubes up don’t fold them.

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    My solution to storing my Watermaster Rafts.

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    One on each corner of the garage utilizing a "Harken Hoister" pulley system, 1X12's, some outdoor carpet, and miscellaneous hardware.


    And my float tube storage using 1X4's, cheap Home Depot wire shelving, some PVC sprinkler pipe, chain, and miscellaneous hardware.

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    Careful consideration of mounting/loads on non-engineered-weight bearing trusses has to be considered !!!!!




    Bob
    Last edited by BS; 04-02-2020 at 09:57 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by SteveD53 View Post
    I have a Scadden Outlaw raft, what is the best way to store it?
    Definitely not in a hot garage. I have heard of seams failing due to extreme heat. A friend of mine had to send his boat back to Dave Scadden and have it repaired for that reason. My Outcast pontoon boat resides in my living room during the hot summer months.
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    Ok so strike 2 for me, as my garage gets extremely hot in the summer....Guess the couch in the living room has to go! lol
    Last edited by SteveD53; 04-02-2020 at 08:29 PM.

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