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If the boat has a wooden transom for a motor, push on it. Any sponginess or "flex" suggests internal rot, which is a difficult and expensive repair.

Multiple patches on seams are a major red flag, often indicating a systemic failure of the adhesive rather than just a one-time puncture. used-inflatable-boats-for-sale-craigslist

If one chamber is losing air into another, the internal "baffles" are blown. Test this by inflating one chamber at a time and listening for a hiss inside the hull. Negotiating the Deal If the boat has a wooden transom for a motor, push on it

PVC boats can become "tacky" or brittle after years of UV exposure. Press the material; it should be pliable, not cracking or sticky. it should be pliable