Fixing rip on a ribeye 650

johnboym3 · 14 May 2009, 22:35

Hi, just wondering whats the best method of covering a 5" rip on the rubber where the inflatable tube meets the hull. The damage is just where the rubber meets the hull so it doesnt actually affect the air in the tubes
can i put some sort of rubber patch over it?

Downhilldai · 14 May 2009, 22:58

Did you commission a survey before buying your Ribeye?

chewy · 15 May 2009, 06:36

Can you not get some material and patch it like you would a rip in a tube?
Are ribeyes hypalon?

Pete7 · 15 May 2009, 07:48

You can patch over it but you need to do a good job because the water pressure may lift it again if it isn't stuck down well.

You can either order the bits from Polymarine (once you have confirmed it is hyperlon) or take it into Redbay Boats at Cushendall if you are not confident on doing a good job yourself.

http://www.polymarine.com/

Pete