How to Find and Fix Inflatable Boat Valve Leaks

The inflation valves on your raft, cataraft or IK have to work perfectly to hold in the air pressure that transforms it from a floppy pancake to a sleek high-performance craft. Leaks around the valve or through the inflation port are caused by multiple factors.

In this video, Josh Gile, an NRS repair wizard, shows you how to troubleshoot leaks and how to fix them. He's demonstrating with a Leafield C-7 Valve, but the same tips work for Halkey Roberts, Summit and military valves.