Tubes up or Down

[BOG RAT]

According to my mate, I Should I deflate my tubes whilst my rib is not in use,
I normally leave 'em about half full, whilst not using it.
Can any one recommend what is correct?
cheers.

[Tim M]

It seems to be generally accepted that you should keep them inflated.

[paul tilley]

inflated for sure

[Barfly]

my tubes are inflated in these wintertimes and the boat is outside in a carport. Should it be better to deflate them?... I put also some tallow powder on it.. he's pink instead of red now.. nice view

[boatster_sr4]

From my own short experience I'd say keep em inflated.

I deflated my Avon SR4 and within a week seams started stressing apart and the strake started pealing away in some spots. Thats the last time I'm going to deflate the tubes all the way.

[Rogue Wave]

Originally Posted by Barfly

. I put also some tallow powder on it.. he's pink instead of red now.. nice view

That's intereting , what does that do for the toobs.?

[BOG RAT]

Thanks for the response all, I think I'll keep 'em puffed up all the time, (as I have been doing) as it seems it will save any future probs etc !!

As for my mate I'll tell him to keep his opinions to him self, & just worry about his grp motor boat, as it seems he dosent know much about our brill pastime of RIBBING!!!!

[Barfly]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

That's intereting , what does that do for the toobs.?

a friend of mine said that tallow powder keeps the pvc, rubber, hypalon flexible. When I inflate the tubes I put also some powder in my handpump. so it's also inside the tubes to avoid humidity