Setting up your IRB Area
The following items should be included in your IRB area:
- Water Dispersing Spray
- Fire Extinguisher (suitable for chemical, fuel fires) mounted on wall.
- Fuel Cabinet
- Spare fuel in line with state SOPs
- Funnel or Siphon hose
- Air Compressor
- Suitable inflation adaptor for Hulls
- Hull Pressure Gauge
- Inflation Pump (should always be available in case of compressor failure)
- Tyre inflation Gauge (for trailer and vehicle use)
- Air Gun with blower attachment
- Motor stand for each motor
- One spare fuel cell and hose
- One spare operational 25 hp outboard motor
- One spare propeller
- One spare propeller nut
- One spare impeller
- Spare spark plugs
- Spare foot straps
- Spare split pins
- Spill kit
- Spare Oil/Fuel Absorbent mats
- Test tank and/or motor flush adaptor with suitable connections
- Hose with adjustable nozzle
- Basic Tool Kit
- Safety glasses
- Fuel/oil resistant gloves
- Collapsible fuel bunting tray (1m x 1m)
Tool kit
A small portable tool kit that allows a rollover procedure to be conducted on the beach or at the clubhouse for the specific model of motor the club chooses is required. In addition to this, an adequate tool kit for basic motor maintenance that club members are capable of, and comfortable with, completing is recommended to be in hand.
Examples of tools that should be included are:
- Flat and Phillips head screwdrivers of varying sizes
- Socket set suitable for the motor you are working on (typical nut and bolts sizes are 8, 10, 13, 17, 24, and 32mm)
- Spanner set
- Allen keys (metric)
- Hammer
- Pliers (pointy nose and general)
- Side cutters
- Parallel pin punches
- Electrical Tape
- Wire brush
- Crimping Tool
Storing your IRB
When storing your IRB:
- Where possible store them in a draining position if inflated.
- IRBs should not be stored with inflation at full pressure. See manufacturer’s recommendations for inflation pressure while not in use.
- Where possible, remove the fuel cell from the IRB when not in use.
- Where possible, the motor should be removed from the IRB when not in use to avoid unnecessary wear and tear.
- If storing rolled up, ensure that the IRB is completely dry.