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Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 06 December 2012, 18:41
Replies: 2
Views: 2,568
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The thust board can also be used for locating eye...

The thust board can also be used for locating eye bolts for davit lifting purposes.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 17:55
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By RIBFIXER
Great to know that I may need some at some...

Great to know that I may need some at some stage.My comments were aimed at replacement parts available from Avon,no disrespect meant.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 17:51
Replies: 42
Views: 8,120
Posted By RIBFIXER
The valve leaks you have can be remedied by...

The valve leaks you have can be remedied by replacing the recessed valve inserts and cap washers or valve cap complete. All valves leak to some degree if the valve caps are not fitted, the cap is the...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 17:44
Replies: 8
Views: 2,213
Posted By RIBFIXER
If unsure ask here first or personal message me...

If unsure ask here first or personal message me and i'll see what can be suggested, all advice is free.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 17:37
Replies: 8
Views: 2,804
Posted By RIBFIXER
As far as I can remember the bow dodgers are no...

As far as I can remember the bow dodgers are no longer commercially available due to the age of the boat.But any pro could probably make you one. The supports can be made from ACETAL plastic if you...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 17:22
Replies: 42
Views: 8,120
Posted By RIBFIXER
Hi Paul RIBFIXER is me Andy H, IPSWICH .

Hi Paul RIBFIXER is me Andy H, IPSWICH .
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 17:19
Replies: 42
Views: 8,120
Posted By RIBFIXER
Hi Peter,the correct solvent for prepping pvc for...

Hi Peter,the correct solvent for prepping pvc for gluing is indeed MEK, be carefull not to saturate the area as MEK is very strong and will quite literelly melt the top surface.Ethyl Acetate is used...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 10:39
Replies: 42
Views: 8,120
Posted By RIBFIXER
The pictures certainly are for a transom refit,...

The pictures certainly are for a transom refit, the boat appears to be an older model where the components are glued rather than moulded and welded . This is also being done in my opinion by a pro.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 08:59
Replies: 42
Views: 8,120
Posted By RIBFIXER
As for finding a hull and fitting the tubes this...

As for finding a hull and fitting the tubes this is something as a pro I would not advise, the cost in time and money will be astronomical. The tubes were not designed to fit a hull so the fitting...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 08:53
Replies: 8
Views: 2,213
Posted By RIBFIXER
The short answer is usually yes, but it does...

The short answer is usually yes, but it does depend upon what the damage is and where. If you can supply pics it would help.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 04 December 2012, 08:40
Replies: 42
Views: 8,120
Posted By RIBFIXER
I have been factory trained by Zodiac and a...

I have been factory trained by Zodiac and a Transom replacement should only be attempted by a 3 star Zodiac station.The reason for this is the transom is injection moulded to the slides,these in turn...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 03 December 2012, 08:45
Replies: 24
Views: 8,607
Posted By RIBFIXER
Hi all, the repair is impossible to effect...

Hi all, the repair is impossible to effect internally, follow the normal repair methods for PVC fabrics. The patch should ideally be 1.5 " larger than the damage in all directions for adidtional...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 28 November 2012, 08:49
Replies: 8
Views: 2,195
Posted By RIBFIXER
The initial problem could have been a...

The initial problem could have been a manufacturing weakness, in my experience welded seams usually only produce small leaks. The seam should be repairable if the material is in good order.The repair...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 November 2012, 14:38
Replies: 25
Views: 5,166
Posted By RIBFIXER
Absolutely correct perfectly safe for the HYPOLON...

Absolutely correct perfectly safe for the HYPOLON , the user must read safety precautions on tin.Highly flammable and good ventilation a must,rubber gloves and eye protection also required.
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 26 November 2012, 09:18
Replies: 25
Views: 5,166
Posted By RIBFIXER
The usual solvent for degreasing and cleaning...

The usual solvent for degreasing and cleaning HYPOLON is TOLUENE and can be bought as M501 from chandleries or people like POLYMARINE OR IBS in the UK.
This is safe to use and although not the...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 November 2012, 08:55
Replies: 4
Views: 1,361
Posted By RIBFIXER
Hi ,you should never try to repair a repair it...

Hi ,you should never try to repair a repair it just doesn't work.Brig boats are usually PVC material so if you are going to use a heat gun do so VERY carefully as you can easily melt the fabric.Then...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 23 November 2012, 08:40
Replies: 8
Views: 2,310
Posted By RIBFIXER
Hi Gramas, Sikaflex is not an alternative to...

Hi Gramas,
Sikaflex is not an alternative to glue, if you follow Paul Tilleys advice then you can't go far wrong, sikaflex is good for gap filling and certain water leaks around transoms but not for...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 23 November 2012, 08:32
Replies: 14
Views: 3,994
Posted By RIBFIXER
Hi, just a small point but could be important in...

Hi, just a small point but could be important in the future, the boat you now own is a Zodiac MK 2 Classic and not an HD. The difference being that all Zodiac HD boats are constructed in HYPOLON and...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 November 2012, 11:07
Replies: 16
Views: 5,031
Posted By RIBFIXER
Hi.inflation procedures are a bit open to...

Hi.inflation procedures are a bit open to interpritation, but as a rule of thumb
1 check to see where the baffle seam lies in relation to the nearest valve,the baffle should inflate away from that...
Forum: RIBs & ribbing 21 November 2012, 08:34
Replies: 30
Views: 19,310
Posted By RIBFIXER
Hi , if the tubes have delaminated there is very...

Hi , if the tubes have delaminated there is very little to be done to repair. If the fabric weave is showing then pvc glue will not stick. The only option is to purchase a new collar from your...
Forum: Inflatable boats - SIBs and folding RIBs 21 November 2012, 08:24
Replies: 16
Views: 5,031
Posted By RIBFIXER
The reason you only partially inflate the tubes...

The reason you only partially inflate the tubes before the floor is , if you do not then when you inflate the floor to 800 mb if the floor is not located correctly you can stretch and warp the boat...
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