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[harvey38]

The RIB I recently purchased (preloved) is badged as an Aermarine Cabrio 320 CH.

The trailer and engine have plenty of documentation but nothing on the boat itself apart from it was originally stolen for its motor then sold on by the insurance company who paid out on it.

There appears to be very little information on the Internet about it so a few more unanswered questions to other RIB owners-

Is there a way to tell if the tubes are PVC or Hypalon?

The RIB came with a nice, 12v electric air pump but I haven’t a friggin' clue what pressure to put into the Chambers, it has three valves, any clues please?

Cheers
Rob

 

[ylop]

The RIB I recently purchased (preloved) is badged as an Aermarine Cabrio 320 CH.

The trailer and engine have plenty of documentation but nothing on the boat itself apart from it was originally stolen for its motor then sold on by the insurance company who paid out on it.

There appears to be very little information on the Internet about it so a few more unanswered questions to other RIB owners-

Is there a way to tell if the tubes are PVC or Hypalon?

The RIB came with a nice, 12v electric air pump but I haven’t a friggin' clue what pressure to put into the Chambers, it has three valves, any clues please?

Cheers
RobView attachment 206688

How to tell - Is My Boat Hypalon, PVC or P.U? | RibFix my guess is it will be PVC

For pressure - I’d go until it’s hard enough for your fist to bounce off making a small impression about 1.5 psi. BUT if it is being left in the sun consider lowering if it doesn’t have pressure relief valves.

Ps - you will want a better way of securing to the trailer. That will squeeze the tubes risking over pressuring them and chaff / wear the fabric.

 

[harvey38]

How to tell - Is My Boat Hypalon, PVC or P.U? | RibFix my guess is it will be PVC

For pressure - I’d go until it’s hard enough for your fist to bounce off making a small impression about 1.5 psi. BUT if it is being left in the sun consider lowering if it doesn’t have pressure relief valves.

Ps - you will want a better way of securing to the trailer. That will squeeze the tubes risking over pressuring them and chaff / wear the fabric.

Great information, thank you

 

[Dino]

Hypalon is usually smooth and PVC has a pattern to it