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Re: Air pump

Post by The Hobbit » 11 Aug 2018, 23:18

Don't forget you will need to recheck your pressures if out in cold water. This can reduce the critical pressure of your air floor and the handling of the boat , when the air inside the tubes cool. Normally checking after 20 to 30 minutes.
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Re: Air pump

Post by Compo1804 » 12 Aug 2018, 10:04

Thanks for that one Andy, never thought of that one. Your a bundle of knowledge fair play to you. Are the main tubes critical as well?

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Re: Air pump

Post by ChrisParish » 12 Aug 2018, 10:15

You will notice a difference in the general handling if the main tubes are too low but it’s not critical. If the airfloor isn’t right it has a major impact on performance. Without topping up the floor I get about 11knots. With it topped up I get around 14knots.
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Re: Air pump

Post by The Hobbit » 12 Aug 2018, 10:28

I don't normally do the remaining tubes, it's the floor which is critical to performance. I use a builders bucket up the sharp end for storage so I have easy access to the valves. I pull it out recheck and lob it back in again. :thumbsup :drive
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Re: Air pump

Post by lauraawalker » 03 Oct 2020, 13:46

I was used Sailnovo electric air pump, air bed pump and also sucks out air out of bed for easy folding of bed. Charges fast. Took about 3 minutes (or less?) to get our queen air mattress fully pumped up. Also sucks out air very quickly! Easy to use, very light. So far we have used it once and we are very happy with it! I highly recommend!!
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