We store our RIB uninflated in the garage of our Moody 45ds.
So therefore it was always a reasonable big deal to get it out and ready.
Not anymore!
We now have a fantastic new inflator. Not only does it inflate the RIB, it also stops automatically
when the desired pressure has been reached.
So all that needs to be done now is:
1. Pull out the dinghy from the garage onto the platform
2. Stick the hose onto the dinghy
3. Set the pressure (e.g. 3 PSI or whatever your dinghy requires)
4. Press the start button and
5. Pronto! It’ll be inflated in no time at all.
Don't we love those “make it easy” gadgets!

What is it and what is it called?
It’s called Aquila inflatable electric boat pump and is a high speed, high pressure, duel action, automatic 12 volt pump. With a large air flow capacity of 500 litres per minute and a maximum inflation pressure of 80 kpa ( 12 psi ) the Aquila electric pump is perfectly suited for inflatable boats with air mat floors, inflatable kayaks and inflatable stand up paddle boards built of drop stitch fabric that require very high inflation pressures to obtain optimal performance.

 After setting the pressure dial the pump will automatically stop once the required pressure has been reached. It has a combination of turbine and piston pumps and comes complete with a set of universal valve adaptors, a long reinforced hose, a 12 volt power lead with crocodile clips and a sturdy carry case.

Easy sailing!!!!

Every so often we think that we finally have our boat completely dry, we encounter some water in an area of the bilge that is not easily being picked up by the automatic bilge pump, especially when the boat is heeling.

Either a leak on deck which needs resealing or an internally leaking hose, you name it! It is a constant battle to maintain a sailing vessel. And it usually happens while we under way.

For this very reason, as well as for any unforeseen emergencies, we’ve decided to add a “roving bilge pump” to Cool Change.

The new “roving bilge pump” is installed in the locker below the cockpit and accessible through the engine room. It features an 8 meter hose, so it can be used almost anywhere on the boat.

It already has proven its worth when one of the aircon overboard hoses came loose and pumped some 50 plus litres of seawater into our bilge. It only took a couple of minutes to pump it all over board thanks to this powerful pump.

Let us know via the comments button of what your solutions are for having a dry boat!