Over-inflate a RIB?

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HarlenW

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Here in the Pacific Northwest temperatures in the summer during a 24 hour period can vary from 50 to 90. This, of course, varies the pressure in my RIB. Nobody likes a limp dinghy :) so I keep it well inflated but is there a risk of damage if the pressure gets too high due to temperature changes?

I thought of this because I just purchased an inflatable kayak and it has all sorts of warnings against over-inflation.

Thanks.
 
Depending on the brand of RIB, most have a pressure relief valve to avoid over-inflation.
 
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Originally posted by Gregory S

a limp dinghy is useless.

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And it always goes limp at the worst possible time.
 
Do not leave it fully inflated if temperatures are going to be 88 and above for long periods of time. My Brig last year had a seam leak due to the extreme temps we had last year. I try to keep it out of the sun when parked on the trailer but that is easier said than done. Since then I leave it less than fully inflated until I use it. A few steps on the pump in each valve and I'm good.
 
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Originally posted by Gregory S

a limp dinghy is useless.

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According to my local Zodiac et. al. dealer, it is impossible to over-inflate a dingy using a foot pump, especially in the NW, where temps are usually moderate. Pump it until it "feels like it's pushing back" His real caution was to never run one under-inflated. I hope he's right, cause you know how I like my dingy inflated. (Sorry, I couldn't help myself).
 
My Zodiac manual says better to overinflate than underinflate.
 
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