Have there been improvements in inflatable fabrics? For a while now I've seldom seen inflatables deflated, at least not like I used to see. *Rudy & Jill Sechez * *BRINEY BUG-a 34' Sail-Assisted Trawler * *850-832-7748 * *www.trawlertrainingabc.com <http://www.trawlertrainingabc.com> * Fernandina FL northbound <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> Virus-free. www.avg.com <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

I’m on my fourth inflatable in 22 years. I am quite sure the valves are much improved during that time. It also seems the PVC models have improved UV resistance from years ago. Certainly rigid hull models are more resistant to abrasion than the previous designs. They were too expensive for me in 1999. Craig in Camden Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 23, 2021, at 3:23 PM, Rudy Sechez <rudysechez@gmail.com> wrote: > > Have there been improvements in inflatable fabrics? For a while now I've > seldom seen inflatables deflated, at least not like I used to see. > > *Rudy & Jill Sechez * > *BRINEY BUG-a 34' Sail-Assisted Trawler * > *850-832-7748 * > *www.trawlertrainingabc.com <http://www.trawlertrainingabc.com> * > Fernandina FL northbound > > <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > Virus-free. > www.avg.com > <http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail> > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > To access the T&T List archives, go to https://lists.trawlering.com/empathy/list/trawlers.lists.trawlering.com > To unsubscribe, send email to trawlers-leave@lists.trawlering.com with nothing in the subject or body of the message. > > Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

I had an Avon SeaRider 4.0 from 1984 to 2009. Hypalon is terrific! Of course, it was a patchwork after all those years, but a great boat. The kid who bought it is probably still getting his money's worth! Stay safe! Bob __________________________ Robert Calhoun Smith, Jr. M/V MARY KATHRYN (on the hard this winter) Hatteras 58 LRC Annapolis, Maryland Annapolis Yacht Club Hatteras LRC Club Marine Trawler Owners Assoc. #4861 On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 3:23 PM Rudy Sechez <rudysechez@gmail.com> wrote: > Have there been improvements in inflatable fabrics? For a while now I've > seldom seen inflatables deflated, at least not like I used to see. > > *Rudy & Jill Sechez * > *BRINEY BUG-a 34' Sail-Assisted Trawler * > *850-832-7748 * > *www.trawlertrainingabc.com <http://www.trawlertrainingabc.com> * > Fernandina FL northbound > > < > http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail > > > Virus-free. > www.avg.com > < > http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > To access the T&T List archives, go to > https://lists.trawlering.com/empathy/list/trawlers.lists.trawlering.com > To unsubscribe, send email to trawlers-leave@lists.trawlering.com with > nothing in the subject or body of the message. > > Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. > Unauthorized use is prohibited. >

They've gone down in price, at least those made in China, so when they deflate, you just buy a new one. Peter Swanson 904-451-2759 *When all else fails, try journalism.* On Tue, Mar 23, 2021 at 3:23 PM Rudy Sechez <rudysechez@gmail.com> wrote: > Have there been improvements in inflatable fabrics? For a while now I've > seldom seen inflatables deflated, at least not like I used to see. > > *Rudy & Jill Sechez * > *BRINEY BUG-a 34' Sail-Assisted Trawler * > *850-832-7748 * > *www.trawlertrainingabc.com <http://www.trawlertrainingabc.com> * > Fernandina FL northbound > > < > http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail > > > Virus-free. > www.avg.com > < > http://www.avg.com/email-signature?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campaign=sig-email&utm_content=webmail > > > <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2> > > To access the T&T List archives, go to > https://lists.trawlering.com/empathy/list/trawlers.lists.trawlering.com > To unsubscribe, send email to trawlers-leave@lists.trawlering.com with > nothing in the subject or body of the message. > > Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. > Unauthorized use is prohibited. >