Retubing RIB

[gettinthere]

My AB is pretty well worn at the bow, beyond repair.

Surfing the net, I can't find any DIY posts for replacing tubes on a RIB except for zodiac which has a slide on feature.

I suspect it is not a DIY project. I've been told it's not worth it on a 10' hypalon rib to pay a pro...just replace with new dink. Ugh.

Anyone here replace tubes on a RIB??

Thanx

 

[Hunter216]

Some prolonging life ideas here.

Re-tubing RHIB worth it?

Has anyone re-tubed their inflatable? Mine (10 year old AB Inflatables) seems to be springing leaks out of every scratch that used to hold air last year. The fabric may be reaching end of life. The fiberglass hull is ok and the size works ok for our needs. So re-tube or just spring for a new one?

www.trawlerforum.com

 

[gettinthere]

Some prolonging life ideas here.

Re-tubing RHIB worth it?

Has anyone re-tubed their inflatable? Mine (10 year old AB Inflatables) seems to be springing leaks out of every scratch that used to hold air last year. The fabric may be reaching end of life. The fiberglass hull is ok and the size works ok for our needs. So re-tube or just spring for a new one?

www.trawlerforum.com

Trying all the above but not looking too good. One more interior sealant attempt coming up. Looking at options if all fails.

 

[Hunter216]

I have a little Zodiac that we use to shuttle from shore to our mooring that has a small tube under the floor boards (forms a bit of a keel). This tube has a small split that I’ve tried to fix myself multiple times but eventually it starts to slow leak again. My next try with be to use LePage PL (Loctite in the USA) construction adhesive to glue the repair patch on. I have no idea what the results will be but as this tube really isn’t essential for our use I think it’s worth a shot as this stuff sticks to just about anything.
If you reach a point where you’ve exhausted your “enthusiasm” to keep it alive you might want to throw this item into your “for consideration bucket”

F-Rib

Creative Website Development with html5, css3, jQuery & bootstrap framework

www.foldablerib.ca

 

[Charlie Jones s/v Tehani]

Glue the patch on with 5200. Fixed a gash in the floor of my Achilles years ago and the patch still holds

 

[Richard19068]

I have a little Zodiac that we use to shuttle from shore to our mooring that has a small tube under the floor boards (forms a bit of a keel). This tube has a small split that I’ve tried to fix myself multiple times but eventually it starts to slow leak again. My next try with be to use LePage PL (Loctite in the USA) construction adhesive to glue the repair patch on. I have no idea what the results will be but as this tube really isn’t essential for our use I think it’s worth a shot as this stuff sticks to just about anything.
If you reach a point where you’ve exhausted your “enthusiasm” to keep it alive you might want to throw this item into your “for consideration bucket”

F-Rib

Creative Website Development with html5, css3, jQuery & bootstrap framework

www.foldablerib.ca

You can stick a length of foam pool noodle in there to form that bit of keel. Not perfect but pretty effective.

Sorry for the thread drift.

 

[gettinthere]

A pro dinghy repair person tells me that Goop Marine is best for gluing hypalon. I've had success with 5200 in the past.
Update, air is holding. May be some life in er yet

 

[Ron20324]

Trying all the above but not looking too good. One more interior sealant attempt coming up. Looking at options if all fails.

Fill it with a spray can of styrofoam?