How to Install a Retrofit Skeg on your Inflatable Kayak: Updated 2023

Inflatable Kayaks are fun to use on both moving and still water. On the river, it’s better to have a nimble craft that can turn at the push of a paddle. Stillwater paddling benefits from better tracking for traveling over longer distances. This is an updated video as our Skeg system has switched to a PVC application. If you are using the older metal version please reference our How to Install a Retrofit Inflatable Kayak Skeg: (2020)    • How to Install a Retrofit Inflatable Kayak...   video since the measurements and process are a little different.

Helpful Tips:
Make sure you’re in a well-ventilated area. The glue emits fumes that are best kept on the outside of your lungs.
Watch the whole video before starting the process and make sure you have all of the tools on hand.
Let the glue dry completely before laying down the patch. Reactivating the glue with heat will ensure quality adhesion.
We recommend wearing protective gloves when working with glue.

Associated Tools:
Paintbrush
Stirring Stick
Stabond Glue
Heat Gun or Hair Dryer
Weighted Roller (Optional, but a good idea)

P.S.
Have you heard about AIRE’s sister companies, Outcast Sporting Gear and AIRE Environmental? Outcast Sporting Gear produces quality fishing boats and equipment, while AIRE Environmental products protect our rivers from pollution.

Websites:
https://www.aire.com
https://www.outcastboats.com
https://www.aireenvironmental.com