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Transportation and Storage

Transporting Your Boat

The safest way to transport your boat (assuming it is not inflated on a flatbed trailer) is to put it in a boat bag. Make sure it is not resting on anything that could potentially wear a hole through the bag and into the boat material. Car rides are bumpy, so it is best to securely tie it down.

Cleaning Your Boat

Use a mild dish soap and water to clean off any dirt or sand on your boat. If you get rub marks or frame marks on your tubes, we recommend Inflatable Boat Cleaner which contains no oils. Although oils give your boat a shiny appearance, the oils soak into the material and will make it difficult to add any accessories or do any repairs later on. Inflatable Boat Cleaner can be purchased from SOTAR or B & A Distributing (503-230-0482).

Storing Your Boat

It is recommended that you keep your boat partially inflated in a clean, dry place. If it is stored outside, be sure to keep a tarp or some sort of protection over it to help keep it clean and out of the sun. You may also store your boat fully deflated and rolled (as we do here at SOTAR). It is important, however that your boat is clean and dry before you roll it for storage. You should also wrap it in a boat bag or tarp to help protect it. Keep in mind that the edges on a rolled boat are more susceptible to abrasion so extra caution should be used in moving the boat around.