Sib repair company Bristol or Seaton ??

Stphnmtchll · 23 March 2022, 10:40

Hi

Just pulled boat out of wi term storage - pumped and now not holding air.

I’m looking for a company who can repair and pressure test. I’m located in Bristol … also able to get boat to Seaton - Devon

It’s a Bombard Aerotec 3.8m

Fenlander · 23 March 2022, 21:14

It's not too much trouble to spray a soap solution over a SIB to trace the leak. Valves would be the first place to look.

Stphnmtchll · 23 March 2022, 22:03

Done that ... semi recessed valves are all leaking without caps on ... so replaced all o rings - unfortunately time is against me as I run my own business and have a young family so I'd prefer to have a professional sort it and then i can just use it ...

matt h · 24 March 2022, 07:46

I believe the outer aircaps are the final seal, the inner seals do let are past them. Mine always did. The outer air caps have a seal in the which completes the sealing process

909 · 25 March 2022, 08:01

I agree with Fenlander and Matt , it's completely normal for uncapped valves to leak . Once you lock the outer cap it should seal . Your valves are likely leaking around the edge . Or you have a leak elsewhere. Wash your boat and you'll find it .