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Old 03 March 2013, 09:23   #1
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sib totally deflated with one valve open

out on 2.6m seago for first time in estuary. i noticed when i undid one of the two valves that both tubes totally deflate. i had a worrying night of sleep last night thinking bout consequences of a puncture. i was hoping to use it for fishing a mile offshore calm conditions only. but i think its to dangerous if i get a puncture. what are your thoughts?
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Old 03 March 2013, 09:29   #2
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That's not good, and yes, a disaster if you have a puncture on the water. Most boats that size have three tube sections with a valve each. If it TOTALLY deflated the internal baffles have been blown out. At that size and value, there's probably not much that can be done...

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Old 03 March 2013, 09:36   #3
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dont do it !

I had a seago did exactly the same baffles went.

14 months old sent rang seago they picked it up and offered me a replacement.

how olds yours?
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Old 03 March 2013, 09:59   #4
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its sbout 5 years old i bought it 2nd hand. and yes thanks for your advice i am certain you are right that the baffles have gone. i noticed it 1st time inflated it in the yard but after bein in water it struck home something not right. annoyed that seller did not tell me could have cost me my life.
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Old 03 March 2013, 10:18   #5
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i bought it as part of complete package. i thought it was a good deal at time, now i know why. excuse now to get a decent 3m air floor. the motor i got was good so not too upset. anybody want a nice spotless unpatched seago 2.6 slatted tender with blown baffles for 100 quid its yours.
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