In all cases, there is a small, factory-manufactured cylinder of highly compressed gas (usually CO2) with a mechanism on it that perforates a given area when actuated -- for example, by pulling a 'string' or by the action of opening a depressurised aircraft door. A parallel would be tripping the plate on a mousetrap -- all that gas is busting to get out, and when its weak point is compromised, that's exactly what happens. In other words, when the cylinder of gas gets a hole punched into it in the right place, the gas inside floods out -- usually into a big plastic bag in the shape of an inflatable raft or vest. Think of it as, all the air that could fill a big balloon, but wedged into something the size of a medical capsule. Pop the capsule, the balloon fills up. Except it's not air, and it's not a balloon.
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Contact Inflatable boat specialist. There is one that I know of in ventura california. Contact them first and go from there. 3695 East Harbor Boulevard Ventura, CA 93001 (805) 644-6290
Too late with this reply, but hope it helps someone else like us. I had the same problem, then discovered the boat manual and found the cap is called a Boston valve; in this case 2cm (diameter). I cannibalised a smaller boat of ours for one (valve the same size), and you may get one cheaply by doing the same from a cheap boat at a car boot sale. Otherwise search eBay or Amazon for "Boston valve" or "Boston screw"; not cheap, but still a lot cheaper than a new boat.
I don't think it would do well at all, Ive taken my Fishhunter 360 in larger lakes with waves and came close to tipping quite a few times with all the gear, motor,etc. Try an inflatable with a v-hull if the oceans your thing!
Your picture above is of a pool float, but I assume you are talking about an inflatable ring pool. Is that right? If so, this link will take you through a tutorial on how to find and repair pool leaks:
You can actually save a BUNCH of money and do it your self its really easy go to a sporting good store or online and look for a raft repair kit takes a couple hours including dry time and costs less than 20 bucks
Absolutely. All sailing and sea-going craft should carry rafts - inflatable vessels which can maintain the lives of stricken mariners until rescue is available.
You just use a pump with a pointy nozzle, even an air compressor with the tip for inflating rafts and inflatables. You should fill it with enough air so that it is firm when you sit on it, but it should still have about 2" of give. (knee's @ a 90 degree angle when sitting on the ball). Hope this helps!
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