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What Engine Maintenance Tips Apply to RIBs?

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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What Engine Maintenance Tips Apply to RIBs?

Outboard or inboard engines are the lifeblood of any Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB), providing the power necessary to propel you through the water with speed and agility.

This blog post covers fossil-fuel engines. Also take not of my 10 safe fuelling tips.

Just like any other mechanical equipment, engines require regular maintenance to ensure optimal performance, reliability, and longevity.

Check out my 4 rules for top-notch RIB maintenance.

Whether you’re a seasoned RIB owner or a novice enthusiast, here are 10 essential engine maintenance tips. If you’re not so technical, rely on your dealer. Here are my 10 points to answer “What Engine Maintenance Tips Apply to RIBs?”.

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What are the 10 Safe Fuelling Procedures for RIBs?

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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What are the 10 safe fuelling procedures for RIBs?

What are the 10 Safe Fuelling Procedures for RIBs?

Proper fuelling procedures are essential for the safe operation of your rigid inflatable boat (RIB). Actually for every boat running on fossil fuel.

Always wear lifejackets on board while taking on fuel.

Gasoline and its vapours pose significant risks of boat fires and explosions, emphasising the importance of cautious fuelling practices to prevent spills and the dissemination of gasoline vapours.

Specifically, gasoline vapours tend to accumulate within the bilge area.

Here’s a 10-point guide to fuelling your RIB safely and efficiently.

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How to Drive a Boat in Rough Water 2023

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Retrospective Drive a Boat in Rough Water

How do you navigate large waves is the focus of these training sessions. So you learn what a huge wave may do to a boat.

This video is a compilation, offering a retrospective on the advanced sailing courses in the challenging sea conditions of 3 to 5 Beaufort in Raz de Sein, France, throughout 2023.

It reflects on the experiences and achievements of the participants during this period, highlighting their dedication and progress on how to drive a boat in rough conditions.

Triggered to see more? I’ve got this! And here’s the website of the company that arranges these courses in rough water.

This video was published on the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée YouTube channel

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RIBbing After Storm Ciarán

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Ciarán’s Last Convulsions

This video captures the navigation through various types of seas in the aftermath of this powerful European storm from late October to early November of 2023.

This course is given by the French based OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée using a RIBcraft and a Mercury outboard.

If you have a keen interest in navigating through challenging sea conditions, I’ve published a collection of captivating videos for your enjoyment.

This video was published on the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée YouTube channel.

Proud to share that RIBCRAFT UK is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

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