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I’m confused… PSI, as you know, is “pounds per square inch”. Inflating the boat to 3.5 PSI is almost like adding no air whatsoever! At 3.5 PSI those side tanks wouldn’t even move …like they were not being inflated at all! Please explain.
Of course this video is for demonstration purposes only, do not try this at home unless you where a life preserver and carry one on board for each passenger.
Wow that boat looks great! And at a great price! Now that you've had it for a little while, can you tell us if it is too good to be true, or if it is still working out great? Thanks for the video!
My first inflatable was a 16' Avon in 1964. I've owned half a dozen since then, including three Hypalon RIB models right now (used as dinghies for my sailboats). I have to say this Tobin appears to be a nice little PVC material boat for a couple of people. The bottom is rather flat so the boat will pound when there are waves, as opposed to a more "V" shaped model so it is better suited for lakes or rivers. The PVC fabric will be lighter in weight and less durable than boats made from Hypalon and more affected by sunlight so be careful not to drag it up on the rocks or beaches and store in under a tarp (or in a garage). But gosh, the price is a quarter of a similar sized Hypalon boat. I think it is an exceptional value!
There is such a liquid called a degreaser. And rubbing a boat with sandpaper is terrible. I didn’t even bother looking any further. This video is the wrong thing to do when gluing a registration number on an inflatable boat.
