Proper Air Pressure

[MPI_Mallard]

I have a 02 12' Achillies and what should the air pressure be?

 

[Peter_C]

Re: Proper Air Pressure

Since you didn't list what model it is all I can offer is the owners manual that google quickly found on Achilles website.
http://www.achillesinflatables.com/pdf/files/2012achilles_manual.pdf

You must have a pressure gauge. There is no guessing to be done as what you think the pressure is and what the pressure really is are two different things. I can come close to what the gauge reads now by feel, but am often still off. Use a gauge!

 

[zurk]

Re: Proper Air Pressure

its best to have a digital pump which cuts off automatically when it reaches the set pressure. you get chinese ones on ebay which work fine and have built in li-ion batteries. just hit power and it fills the boat and stops on the correct pressure.
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[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Proper Air Pressure

Just fill the boat to 3.5 PSI.

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Proper Air Pressure

Achilles recommends max 2.8 psi on tubes & keel. No issue toping to 3.5 psi, but during plain summer excessive heat, that sib will be over inflated. 3.0 psi all year round will be more than opt for excellent water displacement.

Happy Boating

 

[partskenn]

Re: Proper Air Pressure

Achilles recommends max 2.8 psi on tubes & keel. No issue toping to 3.5 psi, but during plain summer excessive heat, that sib will be over inflated. 3.0 psi all year round will be more than opt for excellent water displacement.

Happy Boating

Agree, and my air floor is 9psi.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Proper Air Pressure

The boat will not lose pressure integrity until it reaches 7 PSI or greater. It's not a problem...

The floor is another issue. Achilles uses a hypalon air floor and it will blow apart at around 10 PSI or greater. The seams on the glued Hypalon can't handle the pressure as well as a new PVC air deck. However, the PVC air decks become problamatic after 6 or 7 years so...

 

[cledus]

Re: Proper Air Pressure

If Achilles states 2.8 PSi that is your best bet. They test their boats and know what is a safe and proper operating pressure for their boats. Over inflating the boat can cause potentially cause issues down the line. I would be wary of significantly over inflating your boat as some have suggested.

 

[Sea Rider]

Re: Proper Air Pressure

You will never hear a "bang" with a 0.2 psi overinflation issue, all boats are generally inflated to 3.0-3.5 psi when in use, when boats are factory tested for air leaks, are inflated to at least 5 psi for 48 hours, some Italian manufacturers test them to 10 psi...

Happy Boating