rib care

[mockin]

hi all
I am looking for advise on looking after my ospey kestral ie what pressure do you inflate the tubes , what is the best way to check for leaks on valves
as this is my first rib any help would be gratefully received

[bosun]

A (poorly educated) guess, 2 1/2 to 3 psi,spray soapy water on them.

[chewy]

1.5-2.5 psi roughly, soapy water or snoop will be good for checking valves.

[Broomy]

Hi Mockin, you have a good rib in the Kestrel, had one for a few years, excellent all rounder, had a 60hp Mariner, so was pretty rapid, and up on the plane so quick!! Used it to go out to fingals cave off the Isle of Mull, out of Brixham,Abereron, Cardigan Bay,and lots of time around your part of the world, Pwllheli public slipway is one of our favorites, search Broomy, and you should find some pics, our new rib is a 5.1 Osprey, bit deeper V, but wish it had the bow locker the Kestrel had!! Re tube pressure's, if you hav'nt got a gauge, its a case of if they feel soft, pump them up until you can only depress them slightly with your hand, not an exact science, but you wont be far out. Also, the pressure will alter with the temp of the day/ night, also, once in the water, may need a top up, so keep the pump in the rib, we are in the North West, so may see you out there some time, any pics of your Kestrel?

[mockin]

Thanks for the great advise , no pics as yet may see you out next year