Marine Accessories

Under-inflation is one of the main causes of damage to the PVC also resulting in seam failure. Air may expand in the bladder during high temperatures making it necessary to release some during use. Under-inflation may result in damage to the SprotsStuff Towable also. The stress on the seam is greater on the on the product when it is not properly inflated. For proper inflation, compressor adapters and high-volume Nice air Pumps can be purchased directly from Sportsstuff and if you use inflatables a lot a good pump should be part of your marine accessories list.  Conversely, over-inflation causes seam damage. You must really monitor the inflatable when not in use, especially on hot, sunny days. Keep out of the sun when not in use, and if the tube expands, let some of the air out. Rule of thumb when inflating: Very few wrinkles in the cover and the tube should fit rather snug.

Their are a few marine accessories you need to have when you are towing inflatables, skiing or wake boarding, you will need a USCG approved life vest, you will need tow ropes to use depending on how many people you are towing and how long you want the rope to be because they come in different lengths, also you will need a red flag for the spotter to use if someone falls of the inflatable,  Tow Ropes come in several different styles, colors and lengths and some float which will keep the rope out of the propeller while you are going to pick up the person who fell off their wake board.  Tow ropes do wear out so make sure you check out your rope before each season to make sure it is not frayed.

When my wife and I retired a few years ago, we decided to reward ourselves for a lifetime of hard work. For starters, we took a two-year escapade around the globe, traveling to all of the countries we’ve read about in order to experience the culture and scenery firsthand. After we arrived back home, we decided to sell our house and purchase a small waterfront villa.

Since our new abode was considerably cheaper, we had a sizeable chunk of change left over from the sale. We used the funds to invest in a sizeable yacht—for further sojourning—and a motorboat to entertain our children and grandkids. Of course, we also purchased a surfeit of inflatable water toys to keep the kids entertained and encourage frequent trips to grandma and grandpa’s house.

Before going out on the water to go skiing or pulling someone on a towable make sure you check the tow ropes that you have on your boat and make sure they are in good condition, check for frayed areas on the rope that could show a weak spot.  If a rope breaks when you or slinging someone on a towable they could slide into the shore and heart themselves and the same could happen if you did not attach the rope properly.  Tow ropes come in several lengths and strength letting you pull a lot of weight, or one to maybe as many as six people, but make sure you do not pull more weight than the rope is designed to pull.

Having fun doing inflatable water sports can be a lot of fun but remember their are a lot of inflatable accessories the you need such as a pump, tow rope, red flag and of course life jackets.  Their is a very large selection of inflatable toys for sale in the market and each one may need a different type of inflatable accessories.

Water tubes come in many shapes and sizes and from one rider to several, one of the most important things to remember before using you inflatable sport equipment is that it is inflated properly.  The best way to check and see if you have plenty of air in you inflatable tube is to stand on it and if it does not go down more than a couple of inches it is inflated properly and will travel on top of the water not in the water.  The key to having the proper inflation is having the proper inflatable accessories which would include a good pump.

Their are not a lot of inflatable accessories but the ones that are their are very much needed such as a air pump because it is very hard to ride an underflated towable and you would want something to patch it with if you hit something sharp.  You need a good tow rope and make sure you get one that floats so you do not get tangled up in it and make sure their is a red flag in the boat in case someone fall of off the inflatable and if you are someone that really likes to live on the edge you might want a helment.

When you purchase a towable inflatable make sure you have a good tow rope as they do very in how they act when in use in the water behind a boat.  Their are self centering tow harness available that make riding the inflatable much easier and ropes very from 50 to 75 feet.