OK, hate to ask, but.......

[theteacher]

Here's 1 of those questions I hate to ask, but must,,,,,,,,,,, I've got a 2009 Avon Rover 310 LITE. RIB in a bag.
IS it best to keep it stored in it's bag, all folded up, or on the jetski trailer, in the yard with a tarp on it and about 2 psi of air in it?
I guess I'm just wondering if keeping it all folded and smashed up in a bag is harmful to it in any way? I would think not, since it's manufactured and sold with that in mind as a selling point, but every time I "bag it" I just think it's wrong.
Can I get opinions from guys that own them, not just speculation, please?

 

[CapeAnn]

Re: OK, hate to ask, but.......

I keep mine inflated and out of the sun in a shed. Luckily I have the space to do that. That said - their portability/foldability is a major plus. My pals have inflatables that they put away at the end of the season rolled loosely vs. back in the bag. Over the years they've not had problems with cracks, or delamination at the creases. However, one older inflatable Zodiac creaked loudly at a few joints during expedition. Enough to get nervous, but our dread turned out to be nothing. The Zodiac was some 20 yrs. old.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: OK, hate to ask, but.......

No difference to the boat at all.

 

[theteacher]

Re: OK, hate to ask, but.......

No difference to the boat at all.

This is what I was hoping to hear, I'd hate to put it in the yard with a tarp over it, the 22' Stingray is already an eye sore as such.
Ultimately, I want to replace this 10' Avon with an 11-14 footer and will need to leave it in the yard with a tarp, but until then, I'm glad to hear the current RIB can live undamaged in it's case, in the garage.
Thanks !!!