Rib/Rubing Repair...

[FormulaOne]

Hi all. I just picked up a 15' Novurania RIB with a 55hp yamaha as a second boat...
It needs some work on the tubes though...and possible the valves...

The bottom of the tubes are patched up quite a bit and two sections have slow leaks in them. I looked into getting new tubes and the price was more than I paid for the boat itself????

I found a product called Tuff-Coat. Is anyone familiar with this or has anyone used it?
From what I read, it is a 2 stage "liquid rubber that vulcanizes itself to the original hypalon and the second coat acts as a paint...

Also, where would I be able to get replacement valves.

Or recommendations for another product.

I am in the U.S. in Ohio if that matters.

Thanks in advance. I am hoping to get this thing restored and looking good!

[jyasaki]

Kind of depends on what valves it has.

Man of Rubber (yeah, I know; sounds like it should be in San Francisco, but it's in Tennessee or something like that) has quick service and a fair selection of valves; NRS has a pretty good selection as well.

www.manofrubber.com
www.nrsweb.com

jky

[Limey Linda]

I have used Tuff Coat and was very pleased. It will seal pin hole leaks. A lot of work though for the preparation.

[FormulaOne]

thanks.

The previous owner had it painted with something or another...I imagine that this will need to be removed somehow before applying tuff coat?

[Limey Linda]

I think there is a instructional article on the Tuff Coat web site that describes
preparation and painting of an already painted boat.

[Locozodiac]

Originally Posted by FormulaOne

Hi all. I just picked up a 15' Novurania RIB with a 55hp yamaha as a second boat...
It needs some work on the tubes though...and possible the valves...

The bottom of the tubes are patched up quite a bit and two sections have slow leaks in them. I looked into getting new tubes and the price was more than I paid for the boat itself????

I found a product called Tuff-Coat. Is anyone familiar with this or has anyone used it?
From what I read, it is a 2 stage "liquid rubber that vulcanizes itself to the original hypalon and the second coat acts as a paint...

Also, where would I be able to get replacement valves.

Or recommendations for another product.

I am in the U.S. in Ohio if that matters.

Thanks in advance. I am hoping to get this thing restored and looking good!

All of the items and more you are looking for, can be found here: http://defender.com search the on line catalogue or email them. There is a interior tube sealer, for sealing small tube holes and porosity, works well.

Happy Boating