Bombard Commando C4 Project Build with Pics

[jackreno]

Originally Posted by SixtyNorth

As far as I can remember, my C4 did not have pressure relief valves fitted.

I am not sure, I just thought that if it is hot and sunny where you are and given that the boat is black, they may be needed. Never had an issue with sun here... unfortunately.

Yes it does get very hot here, I do have a white cover and during the summer months keep the tubes around 2 psi during storage

[jackreno]

Originally Posted by jwalker

I had C5 for a while and it was been fitted with valves which had a wee gauge integrated into the top, very useful and I missed them in my next boat. Probably not worth paying lots for but worth keeping your eyes open in case you come across some.

What is a wee gauge ??

[jwalker]

Ah, well, it's not a pee gauge! Hehe.
I'll rephrase...a small gauge....but you knew that...

[SixtyNorth]

The white cover sounds like a good plan.

From what I have heard, with inflatables, if you have the engine on it is important to keep the boat inflated properly in order to provide the strength/ rigidity to support the weight at the transom. I suppose this is most important when moving the boat but I guess it is still the case during storage too.

Pressure relief valves may be an option although I have no idea how easy they are to install. Maybe someone more experienced here knows?

[jackreno]

Ok its my computer that's posting pics sideways, not the phone.

How do I fix this.

[jackreno]

test pic

Oh boy my computer is a mess, time for a new one or get this one fix

[cgoing]

Just something to consider , the weight rating for the transom includes everything , Outboard, jackplate and that fuel tank with fuel. All going to add stress .

[SixtyNorth]

Found this old topic about fitting pressure relief valves:

http://www.rib.net/forum/f8/pressure...lve-23012.html

[MT_Dweller]

Any updates on this project? Getting my C4 out and ready for summer!

[jackreno]

Originally Posted by MT_Dweller

Any updates on this project? Getting my C4 out and ready for summer!

Yes I will post some pics of me on the water next week after boating, I already had the boat on the river just below Hoover Dam and the boat ran great and was checking for any issues, just a couple minor ones and its all fix and ready for the water again this week end.

The boat planes less than 2 seconds, I did install a PermaTrim plate and with my hydraulic jackplate this boat just gets up and rocks.

Cant wait till the Tohatsu 50hp is broke in than I am going to check my top speed, I am using a 14 pitch prop now but might move up to a 15 pitch after the break in period.


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