RIB Retube, RIB Repair & Inflatable Boat Services
Trust RibFix for expert repair and restoration of inflatable craft, including RIBs and dinghies. we specializes in retubing, fixing punctures, air leaks, and abrasive damage. Get your craft back on the water with our reliable services. Contact us today
Ribfix inflatable tube services
With two decades of experience in the inflatable boat and marine industry, we are your trusted inflatable boat specialists. Our expertise spans a wide range of areas, making us capable of assisting in almost any aspect related to inflatable boats. Whether you need a retube, repairs for the RIB tube, fenders, dinghies, paddle boards, or other inflatables, we have you covered. We not only provide repair services but also offer a selection of high-quality repair products along with expert advice to ensure successful repairs. We personally try, test, and use the products we sell, ensuring our customers receive top-notch items.
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Our comprehensive range of services includes:
- Retube services
- Supplying tubes for your RIB
- Professional fitting of your new collar or inflatable tubes
- Cleaning services
- RIB repairs
- Mobile tube repairs
No matter your inflatable boat needs, we are here to deliver exceptional services and support. Trust our expertise to keep you on the water with confidence.
Rib Tube Replacement - Retube - Collar Replacement
When the tube of your inflatable boat is beyond repair its time to have it replaced with new Hypalon RIB collar tube, within the industry this is often called a Retube and can bring an old worn out rib back to life providing the hull is in good order. This is also known as re-tube, Retubing, RIB Retube, collar replacement, sponson replacement.
To see Orca fabric choices Orca colour chart, these fabrics can take up to 3 weeks to arrive so plenty of notice must be given when ordering direct. Once fabric has been chosen and the order has been placed, we will be unable to make changes to this, unless another customer will agree to having it at short notice and deposit has been given.
Mobile tube repair
We offer a Mobile Tube Repair Service, so we can come to you, repair your rigid inflatable boat, parts and tubes. This service is subject to weather conditions, location and time schedule. Once RIB Repairs are completed they should always be left for several hours to cure before use, if the issue is around or below water line it may take extra time and will require the area to be thoroughly dried out for the best chance of repair.
Paddleboard Repair
SUP or Paddleboards have become increasingly popular over the years. Being inflatable, they have many advantages over their rigid (non-inflatable) cousins like portability and buoyancy, however they are susceptible to punctures, air leaks and abrasive damage. They can usually be repaired with the right products and skills.
Dinghies and tenders
Often dinghies, tenders, support boats will get damaged, not just when launching or coming out of the water but while at sea or in a lake, on shallow rocks and perhaps on the side of yachts or other boats. so make sure you check them from time to time for abrasive damage and if required get it repaired before it is too late
Rigid Inflatable Boat - RIB
Rigid Inflatable Boat aka R.I.B is a rigid hull usually made from GRP with an inflatable top. They are fast and stable and make great rescue craft, work boats and are very popular as sports boats and pleasure craft. For more information on the rigid inflatable boat.
The 'tube' is normally made of Hypalon (the most common after 2015), PVC (the most common before 2015) or Polyurethane (quite rare). You must be sure of what material the inflatable tube is made of before contemplating any repair. For help working out which yours is see "is my boat PVC, P.U or Hypalon?"
Inflatable Dinghy
The ubiquitous inflatable dinghy, sometimes known as a Soft Inflatable Boat SIB has been around for years. They are the tender of choice for most yachtsmen, they are very stable on the water and can easily be deflated and stowed when not in use. Inflatable dinghies are also used for pleasure and as survival craft. For more information on the inflatable dinghy.
Inflatable Stand-Up Paddleboard - SUP
The Inflatable Paddleboard is an inflatable version of a regular stand up paddle board. They are easy to transport when deflated and relatively light. The higher the pressure the stiffer board will be and a thicker board is also stiffer more buoyant but less maneuverable. For more information on the S.U.P or stand up paddleboard.
Paddleboards are normally made of PVC. But you must be sure of what material the paddle board is made of before contemplating any repair.
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