How to Clean and Maintain Your Mako Racing Inflatable Boat

Clean the Boat

Straight from day one, follow a cleaning routine. If the cleaning agents you use contain ingredients such as acetone, ammonia, bleach, and MEK, and have a pH greater than 11.5, then you will end up weakening the material and reducing its lifespan.

The same will be the effect if you use abrasive steel wool or scrub pads for cleaning. Use products that are especially made for cleaning inflatable boats. Also, it is important that you rinse your boat thoroughly after every use.

Store the Boat with Care

When you are not using the inflated boat, the best thing to do is store it partially inflated.

If your boat is completely deflated, then the chances of damage will increase. In case you have limited space and cannot keep the boat partially inflated, then what you have to do is ensure that it’s completely clean and dry.

Keep Away from Sharp Objects

Sharp objects are the most obvious threat to Mako Racing inflatable boats. If you leave objects such as oars, knives, ropes, and fish hooks to rub against the material of the boat, then it can cause abrasion and eventually give way.

Of course, it is quite hard to keep boats away from sharp objects, as at the dock there is jutting wood or barnacles, and at beaches there are shells and rocks that can tear the material of the boat. So you have to be extra careful to lessen the risk to the boat.

Don’t Over-Inflate

If you over-inflate your boat, it will cause a lot of damage. Inflate in a way that the boat still has a little to give. If your boat is over-inflated, it can explode if struck.

The pressure needed in each tube:

• 50 kPa in main tubes

• 100 kPa in hi-jackers

Tubes must be pressure-checked in high heat areas so that the pressure is regulated at 50 kPa throughout the day.

With these care and maintenance tips in mind, your Mako Racing inflatable boat can have a lifespan of 20 to 30 years.

Happy sailing!