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Ben posted 05-03-2010 08:17 PM ET (US)
I just purchased a 10 foot Boston Whaler Inflatable and it did not come with instructions. The seller delivered it to the door and left. Does anyone have a copy of the owners manual on the sequence of putting the floor in and what chambers get inflated first? Looks like a fun boat. If you can scan and send to my e-mail that would be great or send me to a link. I appreciate it!
Ben
brisboats posted 05-04-2010 05:22 PM ET (US)
I would put on some romantic music and inflate the marilyn chambers first.
Buckda posted 05-04-2010 05:28 PM ET (US)
Is this what you have?
http://alaskandave.smugmug.com/gallery/5427509_zbRM4#331857760_ZsLRR
If so, it should snap together like other inflatables...
Pretty hard the very first time, but easy from there on out.
You'll need to partially inflate the boat first, then install the flooring, and then inflate the rest of the way...
Might I ask WHY you bought the only sinkable Whaler?
David Pendleton posted 05-04-2010 06:16 PM ET (US)
That (referring to the link Dave posted), is an extraordinary example of a Whaler inflatable.
I would love to own that boat.
Ben, does this use a (removeable) channeled aluminum "stringer" for each side and the wood flooring fits into a slot (on this stringer)?
Ben posted 05-05-2010 05:09 PM ET (US)
Thanks for the help -
does this use a (removable) channeled aluminum "stringer" for each side and the wood flooring fits into a slot (on this stringer)?
Yes to the above question. The odd part is the front v wooden section has a stringer attached to the rear and the next section has a stringer attached to both parts of the wood board - indicating that two stringers connect - but they dont.
I appreciate the help.

And why buy an inflatable Whaler - because like several of us - whaler addicts - It goes nicely with the 13, 15, and 21.
Buckda posted 05-05-2010 05:17 PM ET (US)
I'm just giving you a hard time.
I have an 8' Inflatable that I use as a tender to my 18', and now my 25' Whaler. It's not a Whaler inflatable, though, however, it was made by Zodiac. I imagine your floor goes together similarly to my inflatable (which is essentially the same inflatable boat that David Pendleton has (although his is BRANDED a Zodiac - mine is West Marine branded).
You'll partially inflate the hull - literally just to the point where the tubes take shape but are easily bent out of shape and stay deformed. Then roll in the side stringers and the floor boards will be lined up in a cascade - all connected, but with the first mated edge bent down, the second bent up and the third bent down with the edge under the lip at the stern.
As you inflate the boat a bit more, stand in the center and pull up on the sides of the inflated chambers. The floor will 'snap' into place as you continue to inflate the boat.
As I said - it's tough the first few times. My brother in law and I spent two hours getting it right the very first time we tried to inflate mine.
It's annoying enough that last summer, I just strapped the inflated boat to my truck and took it home- it's in my basement, still partially inflated, ready for this summer!
Good luck with yours.
Dave
rslsail posted 05-05-2010 05:45 PM ET (US)

Just to throw my two cents in, I have a 10 year old Avon inflatable. Its quality just like BW's are quality, 10 years old and never a problem, it stays out in the sun all summer with no deterioration and is tough. But the really cool thing is the inflatable floor. You inflate a low pressure keel under the floor and then the floor inflates to 100 psi and is rock solid. The boat forms a nice V hull and the boat planes nicely with a 9.9 and a couple of people inside. Also with the inflatable floor, it just deflates and stays in the boat when its folded up and put away. They whole 10 Ft boat wieghs less than 75 lbs.
I found the floor boards on my old inflatable were tough to get in place, they tended to shift and come apart at times and they were wood so they needed to be maintained and refinished occassionally.If you get tired of the floorboards you should check one of these out.

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Author	Topic: 10 foot Inflatable - need instructions
Ben	posted 05-03-2010 08:17 PM ET (US) I just purchased a 10 foot Boston Whaler Inflatable and it did not come with instructions. The seller delivered it to the door and left. Does anyone have a copy of the owners manual on the sequence of putting the floor in and what chambers get inflated first? Looks like a fun boat. If you can scan and send to my e-mail that would be great or send me to a link. I appreciate it! Ben
brisboats	posted 05-04-2010 05:22 PM ET (US) I would put on some romantic music and inflate the marilyn chambers first.
Buckda	posted 05-04-2010 05:28 PM ET (US) Is this what you have? http://alaskandave.smugmug.com/gallery/5427509_zbRM4#331857760_ZsLRR If so, it should snap together like other inflatables... Pretty hard the very first time, but easy from there on out. You'll need to partially inflate the boat first, then install the flooring, and then inflate the rest of the way... Might I ask WHY you bought the only sinkable Whaler?
David Pendleton	posted 05-04-2010 06:16 PM ET (US) That (referring to the link Dave posted), is an extraordinary example of a Whaler inflatable. I would love to own that boat. Ben, does this use a (removeable) channeled aluminum "stringer" for each side and the wood flooring fits into a slot (on this stringer)?
Ben	posted 05-05-2010 05:09 PM ET (US) Thanks for the help - does this use a (removable) channeled aluminum "stringer" for each side and the wood flooring fits into a slot (on this stringer)? Yes to the above question. The odd part is the front v wooden section has a stringer attached to the rear and the next section has a stringer attached to both parts of the wood board - indicating that two stringers connect - but they dont. I appreciate the help. And why buy an inflatable Whaler - because like several of us - whaler addicts - It goes nicely with the 13, 15, and 21.
Buckda	posted 05-05-2010 05:17 PM ET (US) I'm just giving you a hard time. I have an 8' Inflatable that I use as a tender to my 18', and now my 25' Whaler. It's not a Whaler inflatable, though, however, it was made by Zodiac. I imagine your floor goes together similarly to my inflatable (which is essentially the same inflatable boat that David Pendleton has (although his is BRANDED a Zodiac - mine is West Marine branded). You'll partially inflate the hull - literally just to the point where the tubes take shape but are easily bent out of shape and stay deformed. Then roll in the side stringers and the floor boards will be lined up in a cascade - all connected, but with the first mated edge bent down, the second bent up and the third bent down with the edge under the lip at the stern. As you inflate the boat a bit more, stand in the center and pull up on the sides of the inflated chambers. The floor will 'snap' into place as you continue to inflate the boat. As I said - it's tough the first few times. My brother in law and I spent two hours getting it right the very first time we tried to inflate mine. It's annoying enough that last summer, I just strapped the inflated boat to my truck and took it home- it's in my basement, still partially inflated, ready for this summer! Good luck with yours. Dave
rslsail	posted 05-05-2010 05:45 PM ET (US) Just to throw my two cents in, I have a 10 year old Avon inflatable. Its quality just like BW's are quality, 10 years old and never a problem, it stays out in the sun all summer with no deterioration and is tough. But the really cool thing is the inflatable floor. You inflate a low pressure keel under the floor and then the floor inflates to 100 psi and is rock solid. The boat forms a nice V hull and the boat planes nicely with a 9.9 and a couple of people inside. Also with the inflatable floor, it just deflates and stays in the boat when its folded up and put away. They whole 10 Ft boat wieghs less than 75 lbs. I found the floor boards on my old inflatable were tough to get in place, they tended to shift and come apart at times and they were wood so they needed to be maintained and refinished occassionally.If you get tired of the floorboards you should check one of these out.