F-Ribs And Sibs - Inflatable Boat Community

This arrived this afternoon I'll try and document the full unpacking / sorting out process

First gripes
Wheels, bow canopy, bow-bag no instructions. Can probably work most of it out.
BUT wheels have 4 screws each to attach the swivel to the transom. Swivel depends on a single nut bolt in the centre of the swivel. No washers, not a lock nut , nothing. So 1st job I will have to swap plain nut for a lock nut, or I can see the wheels taking a trip to Davy Jones locker.
And 1 she’ll says max 35 psi, the other says 30.

Hmm, that’s not great. If you have a look through the DIY section of the site there are a few articles dealing with fitting wheels. It’s not difficult but it can be daunting drilling holes in your shiny new boat. Just be sure to use plenty of sealant so that water can’t enter the transom.
Is the bow canopy one of the inflatable ones?

Hi Chris
The bow canopy is inflatable. There’s a loop of bungy- am guess ing that will go through one of the holes for the grab-rope.
Any idea how the transom will be constructed? Solid plastic or fibreglass/ wood laminate?
Surprised that as supplied, the wheel supports screw into the transom rather than bolting thru...

I am also surprised by that. I think I would go out and buy some stainless nuts and bolts.
The transom will be a laminate of fibreglass / plastic and wood, most likely.

My inflatable canopy has Velcro patches which stick to the tubes, but it sounds like your might be different. You may have to experiment! When you figure it out, post some piccies.

These ends don’t look right

D’oh ... front supports on top of the tube...

Starting to get annoyed, boat went up no problem, but accessories ????
I ordered a cover which wasn’t despatched.
I bought the 400mm wheels. 1 tyre has a damaged bead, so as soon as I inflate, it pops out of the wheel rim. 1 of the legs has the locating pin installed squint, so out of the bag, the leg won’t locate in its slot (either up or down)
I ordered D-rings for the transom. If I install them I will have about 2 mm of thread showing on which to install the nut.

Onwards. I have now got a wheel barrow wheel as it’s the same size as those supplied. But I ordered 400 mm wheels and these are 350....

That is not encouraging is it? Get on to Excel and complain!