Help! Rib repair!

Smiklos · 20 July 2009, 18:43

My Sacs has torn a seam need advice on repair!
Thanks
Steve

JSP · 20 July 2009, 18:57

Had this happen once when she sat down to quick.

Rogue Wave · 20 July 2009, 19:10

That looks clean enough should be easy to fix. Is it Hypalon

willk · 20 July 2009, 19:11

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Originally Posted by Smiklos

My Sacs has torn a seam need advice

Repairing the torn seam on your Sacs is specialist work, especially as your tube is grey and worn. It is particularly important to ensure that the seam remains straight, or your Sacs will run unevenly on the water.

Have you sought Professional advice?

Smiklos · 20 July 2009, 19:17

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Originally Posted by willk

Repairing the torn seam on your Sacs is specialist work, especially as your tube is grey and worn. It is particularly important to ensure that the seam remains straight, or your Sacs will run unevenly on the water.

Have you sought Professional advice?

It is Hypalon cannot find anyone in Florida so far. I have a race team and crew chief we have somre skill but not the expertise on this subject. All thoughts and reccomendations would be appreciated!

Any idea who can re-tube the boat in Florida?

Thanks
Steve

JSP · 20 July 2009, 19:20

Try posting in this section http://rib.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45
There's a few members who maybe able to help you on your side of the pond

Rogue Wave · 20 July 2009, 19:30

how big is the rip?

Dirk Diggler · 20 July 2009, 19:54

Have a word with these guys.. http://www.tntcustommarine.com/

they are agents for airship (cougar) ribs

Smiklos · 20 July 2009, 20:59

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Originally Posted by Smiklos

My Sacs has torn a seam need advice on repair!
Thanks
Steve

The inside seam is torn also the air came out salt water in. So far I have flushed it out

Smiklos · 20 July 2009, 21:02

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Originally Posted by Dirk Diggler

Have a word with these guys.. http://www.tntcustommarine.com/

they are agents for airship (cougar) ribs

I know Johnny T. there. They are best at what they do rib's are not really there "stock and trade"
Thanks
Steve.

Smiklos · 20 July 2009, 21:03

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

how big is the rip?

3"-4" inches the material is intact it appears the glue let loose.
Steve

sunrider · 20 July 2009, 23:24

I know of several places on the west coast of Florida, but have heard that these folks in Tampa could do the job http://www.suncoastinflatables.com. I don't have any experience with them but it would be worth checking out...good luck.
bryan

Smiklos · 21 July 2009, 03:14

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Originally Posted by sunrider

I know of several places on the west coast of Florida, but have heard that these folks in Tampa could do the job http://www.suncoastinflatables.com. I don't have any experience with them but it would be worth checking out...good luck.
bryan

Duh!
I have driven past there for years and forgot about them, thanks!
Steve

Smiklos · 22 July 2009, 18:50

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Originally Posted by sunrider

I know of several places on the west coast of Florida, but have heard that these folks in Tampa could do the job http://www.suncoastinflatables.com. I don't have any experience with them but it would be worth checking out...good luck.
bryan

I took it there today, they seem great! Hope to have it for the weekend. Thanks for the tip!
Steve

Smiklos · 27 July 2009, 20:38

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Originally Posted by Smiklos

I took it there today, they seem great! Hope to have it for the weekend. Thanks for the tip!
Steve

I got the boat back they were very prompt work seems good!
Thanks!
Steve