Newbie needs advice - Correct bladder / valve installation in shell pocket

[Bumjelly]

Many thanks to all.
As soon as I read the advice from everybody, it made a lot of sense that the "washer" in question wouldn't be in the same place as the stitched-in protective patch inside of the cargo pocket. "DOH!"
I have reassembled the float tube this morning and I can report that all is well down south at this time.

Thanks again,
Bumjelly
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