How do I fix a pull tube

[Plainsman]

Wasn't sure where to post this.
Anyone know how to patch a inner tube at the seam? I have a tube for my boat to pull people, but have a leak. Tried a patch kit a no luck.

TIA,
Eric

 

[MTboatguy]

If it is on the seam, you are going to have a very difficult time patching it, we have never been successful trying to patch seam leaks on our farm trucks.

 

[Gyrene]

You can try the goop in a can...
Remember old bike tire repair kits? A cardboard can with a metal top that had lots of holes punched in it? Well, that top was like a rasp - you need that to grind down the seam, then liberal application of glue on tube and patch - and patch MUST have rounded edges.

 

[Scott Danforth]

usually it involves buying an new tube

 

[Tim Frank]

Call the manufacturer and ask their CS folks.
Depending on the speeds that you use for towing, it may not be a good idea in any event, if safety is a concern for you.
I was on one that blew at ~ 50 MPH on a corner and I do not recommend the experience.

 

[Plainsman]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[midcarolina]

usually it involves buying an new tube

:laugh:

 

[greenbush future]

Call the manufacturer and ask their CS folks.
Depending on the speeds that you use for towing, it may not be a good idea in any event, if safety is a concern for you.
I was on one that blew at ~ 50 MPH on a corner and I do not recommend the experience.

And your middle name isn't "Skip" either right? At 50 mph, that had to be breath taking...literally.

 

[Tim Frank]

This was in the days before the new breed of purpose-built "Cadillac" towables. It was a standard 10.00 X 20 truck tube.

Attaching the rope was an trial and error process; there was always chafing and wear caused to the tube.
Some days you are the windshield, that day I was the bug.

 

[Limited-Time]

This was in the days before the new breed of purpose-built "Cadillac" towables. It was a standard 10.00 X 20 truck tube.

Attaching the rope was an trial and error process; there was always chafing and wear caused to the tube.
Some days you are the windshield, that day I was the bug.

Back when "tubing" involves a length of rope and real truck inner-tube. Just remember to point the valve stem down!!!!!

 

[Bob_VT]

Hey Eric have you brought it to a pool supply company. They might have some insight