Fast inflating unfolding FRIB

Folding Ribs or F-Ribs are a great way of obtaining a hard hull boat but having the flexibility of a sib.
F-Ribs have the 3 or 4 section articulating hinge joint that allow the boat to fold up for ease of storage & transportation. A great idea opening up a whole new world of opportunity.
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Fast inflating unfolding FRIB

Post by rick-airtime » 26 Mar 2018, 15:38

Hey Guys

I just uploaded a little video of something i have been working on. We've made a couple of them now for the rescue services

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Re: Fast inflating unfolding FRIB

Post by Andy B » 26 Mar 2018, 16:35

Wow, that's impressive.
are you using pumps or an air reservoir?
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Re: Fast inflating unfolding FRIB

Post by Paul B » 26 Mar 2018, 16:55

Pretty cool, I take it the don’t need the bolt through the hull to hold it together
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Re: Fast inflating unfolding FRIB

Post by Martin » 26 Mar 2018, 17:13

Great idea for the rescue services and a rapid inflation..
I guess with that though it’s one chamber only.. not so sure I’d want that, imagine having a puncture whilst out and about :thud
The interlocking hulls have come on a treat though if that’s how it works..
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Re: Fast inflating unfolding FRIB

Post by rick-airtime » 26 Mar 2018, 18:45

Im using pumps in the video, it also works with air tanks.

This one is a 275 so no bolts.

Still 4 chambers using transfer valves from leafield http://www.leafieldmarine.co.uk/product ... sfer-valve. Once your on the go you can lock the chambers separately
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Post by Martin » 26 Mar 2018, 19:01

Now that is clever ... :clappy
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Re: Fast inflating unfolding FRIB

Post by James » 26 Mar 2018, 23:18

Thats cool :-)
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