Thanks Matt. I will never need to drain the bilge. The stiff rubber keel made folding the i12s such a chore I talked the dealer into swapping for the i11s.
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| Author: | 661 [ Fri Dec 01, 2017 8:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Why a bilge valve? |
Hey guys. Owner of a brand new i12s here. If the bilge valve is there only to equalize atmosphere in the hull during inflation/deflation... I get it. If it is for draining water out I will not be a happy camper. How is water ingress even possible unless the boat is damaged? Just curious... |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Mon Dec 04, 2017 9:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why a bilge valve? |
Mostly for the air pressure equalization issue during inflation and deflation. And of course can be used as a drain if you did get a leak by puncturing the bottom material. |
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| Author: | 661 [ Tue Dec 05, 2017 3:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Why a bilge valve? |
Thanks Matt. I will never need to drain the bilge. The stiff rubber keel made folding the i12s such a chore I talked the dealer into swapping for the i11s.
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