Pump for inflateable

[Fenlander]

Actually I've just realised... you are keeping this SIB on a trailer so why would you need a 12v pump? You will only be using it to top up now and again so surely a manual footpump will be better. Did it come with one of these?

[jeffstevens763@g]

Yep as fenlander says save your money on the pump you will only top up once a year better buying a radio with the cash IMO

[Pilgrim23]

Thanks Fenlander,
I ordered online about an hour ago the pump from Decathlon that Starovich was recommending. So will just have to see how that turns out, if no good I'll get a Bravo.

[Pilgrim23]

I've looked at a few radios, it's dificult to choose.
No the boat didn't come with a pump.
I'm just sat making a list of all the equipment I think I'll need, then add what you guys suggest.

[jeffstevens763@g]

Well the pump will come in especially if you get lots of sand in the boat needs to be stripped down and cleaned out to stop abrasion floor and tubes each season I clean mine out with a wet vaccume to keep it down at the stern mine has a cut out where the drain is

Just aside if you look in the inflateable boat section there's some stickys with loads of info good reading whilst her in doors is watching corrie or Enders

[Pilgrim23]

When I bought it from my freind I just drove it home and put it in the garage.
I've scrubbed the floor as it had a few marks on, but it's come up brilliant.
I need to clean the tubes they have a few hand marks and greese on, what's a good cleaner?
Do you think I should take all the flooring up and clean under before taking her into the water?
Or will it be ok

[jeffstevens763@g]

Originally Posted by Pilgrim23

When I bought it from my freind I just drove it home and put it in the garage.
I've scrubbed the floor as it had a few marks on, but it's come up brilliant.
I need to clean the tubes they have a few hand marks and greese on, what's a good cleaner?
Do you think I should take all the flooring up and clean under before taking her into the water?
Or will it be ok

Poly marine or rib shop for all cleaners etc.
Yep take it apart clean and examine no nasty surprises then you might see some wear that needs a patch on to stop it getting worse no one looks after a boat like you do is my motto.

[Pilgrim23]

Well that's tomorrow's work sorted

[Fenlander]

Yep I agree with Jeff. Give it a look now from the start so you know it's OK. Also give the serial number plate a check re age... and chuck up a photo of the OB then we can ID and advise of service requirements.

[Pilgrim23]

Thanks I will do first thing in the morning