Hi all - newbie here!

[gratemaker]

Hi Steve,i see you are not far away from me i am in Elderslie near Paisley i am a newby to the forum but i am keen to meet up with some of the guys up north it would be good to meet up for a chat and maybe get some advice on the set up i need i plan to do similar trips like the Gurnard and my kit will be carried in the boot of my we motor.

[gratemaker]

Hi richard, i see you are not far away from me i am in Elderslie ,i am a newbie to the forum but i am keen to meet up with some of the guys up north for a chat and get some advice on the kit i need.

[richard_thomson]

Some photos of the T38 (not fully pumped up I may add, just wanted to take quick look for now!). I will do fully at the weekend and add the wheels.
A few (most likely repetitive and/or daft) questions if you don’t mind guys…

Using a Bravo BTP12, I had to hold the connection in to the valve when inflating which was a bit of a pain otherwise it was popping out almost immediately – is that common?
Only other issue was the pressure gauge didn’t seem to be working? DON’T THINK I was being stupid or was I?
Was pleasantly surprised with how well it packed away as well. RYA course in two weeks’ time then can’t wait to get her out in the water!

Anyone got any suggestions for a (cheap) back-up fuel tank?
I’ve bought a small anchor should I just tie it to the D ring at the front? (I have a bucket it can then go into inside the boat)
Forum sticker also to be added shortly @Martin

[richard_thomson]

Hi richard, i see you are not far away from me i am in Elderslie ,i am a newbie to the forum but i am keen to meet up with some of the guys up north for a chat and get some advice on the kit i need.

Sorry just seen this @gratemaker that sounds good. Also a newbie and just along in Paisley!

[chris moody]

I use this type of portable fuel can to carry some reserve fuel. Loads of different eBay sellers sell these

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2x-10L-Litre ... SwXYtYwEbu

[richard_thomson]

Thanks @chris moody

[Froglet]

Don't worry about your manometer. You probably haven't pumped the boat up enough to register on the scale yet. Also you can get the bayonet connectors that lock into the valve. Stops them blowing out every few seconds.

[chris moody]

The bayonet (Halkey Roberts) connector with the screw in the middle to hold the valve open is the best one. A search on this forum will find a link to buy one (I think pacer marine sell them).

[richard_thomson]

The bayonet (Halkey Roberts) connector with the screw in the middle to hold the valve open is the best one. A search on this forum will find a link to buy one (I think pacer marine sell them).

Here's the link @chris moody is referring to
viewtopic.php?f=100&t=3262&p=35253&hilit=halkey#p35253

[richard_thomson]

Thanks @The Hobbit and @chris moody something like this came with the pump will look later otherwise I will get one of them... much easier!