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Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 08-11-2019, 02:36
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

good tip on vacuum, I've purchased a small intex and it pumps good.

also purchased the halkey adaptor yet to try electric pump, yet to repair front tubes leak.
to be continued
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 27-09-2019, 08:00
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

Update: the bad: after smearing more G2 on the bottom punctures she’s still not holding air. there must be additional holes, repaired holes still holding w/ just the G2.

Good:I’ve made few...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 26-09-2019, 03:22
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

this was plan C I was actually planning to use slime flate tire repair in a can on compressed air pumpwd in though a shrader air valve inflating w/ my car tire compressor.

I found and fixed 3 pin...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 25-09-2019, 03:35
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

update the good is after 20 hours of inflation both aft tubes are holding air fine the star side isn't quit as firm as port.

the bad there must be a forth or more hole I'll be inspecting for.
...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 24-09-2019, 07:00
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

fix one hole only to find a second pin hole. I smeared G2 taped up the home made halkey valve so the 2 aft tubes are firm.

G2 is so strong tha academy patch mite not be needed.

next after...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 24-09-2019, 03:08
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

I actually have a portable 120VAC small vacuum I taped a cut open container to capture the exhaust air. couldn't get a flow of air.

I've read I can disassemble remove the debris bag and capture...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 20-09-2019, 08:40
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

excellent advice on the dinghy at youre website.
mite as well stick a inner patch since there's already a hole.
actually the inner patch is the best that's where all the pressure is right. reminds...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 19-09-2019, 04:11
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

that would be great a pump w/ correct adaptor
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 19-09-2019, 02:26
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

my first attempt at manuely blowing up was unsuccessful because I had depressed the air valve I thought if air was able to come out then this is how to blow air in.

if I had the Halkey Roberts...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 18-09-2019, 11:27
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

what size vessel are you pumping this AB is 8'
there are a bunch of these pumps which size did you get
I'm thinking the larger the volume of the pump the more force is required thus harder to...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 18-09-2019, 11:23
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

I was hopping the academy's (it's actually the best boat accessories place local to me). 3X5" patches would be enough ?

I have some 1/2" PVC I could duplicate the air valves covers grooves maybe...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 18-09-2019, 09:13
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

OK thanks I check into blowers

I'm confused on how the pumps hose attaches to the air valve I'm thinking it is similar to the valve lid how it is pressed in then twisted to stay in place.

I...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 18-09-2019, 08:18
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

is this a decent pump? and can I connect to my air valve
https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?name=scoprega-bravo-7m-foot-pump--air-pump-with-gauge&path=-1|294|2345875&id=771656

here a image...
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 17-09-2019, 13:29
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

please recommend pump and adaptor for the AB I don't mind pumping manually but would prefer to use my car tire compressor that plugs into the 12V DC socket of the car.
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 17-09-2019, 13:11
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
Re: how to inflate AB dinghy

are you saying my patch is to small?

I'm wanting the dinghy as a life raft so I expect a permanent repair.


thanks for advice
Forum: Auxiliary Equipment & Dinghy 17-09-2019, 12:42
Replies: 46
Views: 8,816
Posted By Capt. Steve1
how to inflate AB dinghy

I just received my first inflatable it's a 8' AB ribbed. it has damage to the front air camber the port & star tubes are holding air fine.

currently vessel is completed deflated to fit inside my...
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