Looking for new tubes

[zip]

i am considering buy a project rib.

it is a hull with only a gas tank.
everything else is gone.

i am not really sure it is worth it.

anyone here build a rib from scratch?

any idea how much tubes would cost for a zodiac 420?
would i have to buy them directly from zodiac?

any and all advice greatly appreciated.

zip

[jyasaki]

Have you had a look at this thread?

http://rib.net/forum/showthread.php?t=20651

That's a 16' boat, so the tubes'll be a bit more, but it still sounds pricey.

Not too many custom tubers on this side of the pond, either.


jky

[Dave Berry]

Do you know the hull id, model and series numbers that are stamped on the capacity plate? Also, are the tubes removable? Zodiac 'Pro' RIBs use slide on tubes. We have a pattern for a Pro420 from a job we did a couple of years ago.
All of our tubes are made with hypalon and can be customized to your preferences. If you would like us to quote a price, please send me a PM or email me at manta@bellnet.ca

db

[PacificNWrib]

The tubes will run you about $2800.00 from Zodiac of America. You can call your local dealer and give them your hull ID number.

I got lucky a few years back on a old Hurricane 380, which had glue on tubes instead of the newer style bolt rope. It cost me $800 for those.

Good luck!