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27 April 2016, 22:43
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Aerotec tube inflation
Will be trying out my new bravo pump this weekend. Is there a recommended order to inflating the 3 sponson chambers? I have been inflating the side chambers nearly up to pressure, then the front chamber right up to pressure, then re check the sides and top up if need be. Is this correct?
I'm hoping this bravo pump will speed things up from using a hand pump!
Thanks
Simon
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27 April 2016, 23:12
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50% each tube/bow in turn, then 100% side, side, bow is what I do. Never inflate one tube to 100% or anywhere near before doing the adjacent one.
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27 April 2016, 23:18
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Yes. Exactly as Max described. Fully inflating one section will potentially damage the adjacent baffle.
From a Zodiac manual.
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28 April 2016, 07:53
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Hmmmmm!
Begs the question - how do you guys deflate your SIBs?
50% all around and then 100%?
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28 April 2016, 07:58
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>>>Begs the question - how do you guys deflate your SIBs? 50% all around and then 100%?
Well for me it's done in 3 stages evenly round each section in turn!
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28 April 2016, 08:57
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenlander
>>>Begs the question - how do you guys deflate your SIBs? 50% all around and then 100%?
Well for me it's done in 3 stages evenly round each section in turn!
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Similar but in two stages for me.
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28 April 2016, 09:03
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Max...
Similar but in two stages for me.
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Hi
Remember to top up again once it's been in the water to optimum presure 
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28 April 2016, 10:07
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Hi
Remember to top up again once it's been in the water to optimum presure |
When deflating??! 
Seriousy, on the topping up when inflating - I only use a manual pump and that's bloomin' difficult to use in the boat let alone impossible for the floor.
I tend to over-inflate by a bit and then check when underway and on the water after a while.
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28 April 2016, 11:42
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Compressed air can for when underway? This gets a mention somewhere on the forum, maybe 'what kit do you carry..'
Easiest way to tweak the floor pressure is not by hand or foot, next best is electric pump and battery but this takes up space.. all in one battery/compressor thingy?
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28 April 2016, 11:49
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Also inflate evenly round each section in 3 or 4 stages - only deflate fully at end of season and keep tubes inflated at half pressure between use.
Always top up after 20 mins in water, and let a bit out when recovering.
Work on the assumption 90% of a sibs performance is gained in the final 10% of pressure.
Paranoid or what!
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28 April 2016, 11:54
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Quote:
Originally Posted by chipko
Work on the assumption 90% of a sibs performance is gained in the final 10% of pressure.
Paranoid or what! |
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28 April 2016, 13:03
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Hi
+1 especially the keel.
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28 April 2016, 13:31
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Now we have the bravo pump with the built in battery it'll be coming with us on the boat. Was very noticeable last week how much the pressure dropped off when the boat was immersed in cold water.
Bit noisy though aren't they? I haven't used it yet but I ran it last night for a few minutes and I could see that being an annoyance in certain situations. Will be keeping the Bravo handpump.
Off to buy an auxilary engine this weekend in preparation for some excursions out to sea!
Simon
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28 April 2016, 13:56
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28 April 2016, 14:25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kaman
dunno about the inflation process but i thot bombard aerotecs had self deflating tubes 
Doesn't the glue peel back to let the air out of the seams as well as letting the transom fall off:d:d:d  |
😂😂😂😂😂😂
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28 April 2016, 14:34
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Aerotec tube inflation
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Originally Posted by kaman
Dunno about the inflation process but I thot Bombard Aerotecs had self deflating tubes |
Well my F-Rib certainly came equipped with that very useful no cost optional extra. I think it also came with a self flooding hull - again all at no extra cost. 😄
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28 April 2016, 14:43
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Just for the sake of accuracy the Aerotec tubes are all welded so last a lifetime... even once the floor has fallen out and the transom long gone there's something left to make your grp dinghy into a RIB.
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28 April 2016, 14:55
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Fenlander
Just for the sake of accuracy the Aerotec tubes are all welded so last a lifetime... even once the floor has fallen out and the transom long gone there's something left to make your grp dinghy into a RIB.
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Oh well at least they can be recycled once the pritt stick fails.
I see this bloke has recycled his into a fishing toob 😂
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