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How to use Inflatable RIB Dinghy
27 de septiembre de 2023 · 18 min · 25K visitas
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A Highfield aluminum-bottom RIB with a Yamaha electronic-injection outboard serves as the platform for a full practical tutorial on dinghy handling.0:44 The instructor covers fuel system setup — 20-liter tank preferred over 10-liter, fuel hose routing under the double floor, and the critical step of opening the air vent before starting so the engine doesn't starve or stall.1:16 Safety cord use, gear shifting sequence, and the throttle-friction adjustment for high-speed running are all explained.2:04 Boarding technique centers on the "ballerina" method: the helmsman plants a firm shoulder as a grip point and passengers step in lightly rather than lurching.0:04 Two approach methods are demonstrated — a sharp-angle power turn using momentum to slide the dinghy alongside, and a slow gear-controlled push for pier docking.6:32 The instructor shows how to kill the engine and use forward momentum to coast in solo, then step off and push the bow clear before clipping the painter.13:07 Weight distribution for trim, carrying oars and a folding umbrella anchor as standard equipment, using fenders for pier work, and towing the dinghy on a long painter to absorb wave shock are all addressed.9:19
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