Can you over inflate an inflatable boat?

murphoir

Cadet
Joined
Aug 12, 2007
Messages
15
Hi there, excuse my ignorance but I have recently purchased a 12ft avon inflatable (hypalon) and was wondering whether it is possible to over inflate it. My friend has a similar military avon inflatable and his has pressure release valves fitted on his so I was wondering if I may need something similar to this or some sort of pressure measuring device so I can stop it exceeding the recommended psi (Does anyone know what the psi is?). Any suggestions are most welcome. Many thanks Murphoir....
 

tashasdaddy

Honorary Moderator Emeritus
Joined
Nov 11, 2005
Messages
51,019
Re: Can you over inflate an inflatable boat?

i don't know the rating, but you can over inflate, because when the boat is in the sun the air is going to expand and increase pressure.
 
Top