Things You'll Need:
- River Raft First Aid Kits
- Life Vests
- River Raft Oars
- River Raft Paddles
- River Raft Repair Kits
- River Rafts
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Step 1
Bring a repair kit on every trip and know how to use it.
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Step 2
Include the following in your repair kit: patching material, solvent, sandpaper, roller, scissors, needle, thread and adhesive.
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Step 3
Wipe soapy water on the raft to determine the location of the leak. Bubbles will appear at the site of the leak.
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Step 4
Cut the patch to fit. Round off the patch's corners.
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Step 5
Rough the area to be covered with sand paper. This helps the patch and raft adhere.
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Step 6
Apply two coats of adhesive. Be careful not to trap air under the patch itself.
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Step 7
Roll the patch on with a roller.







