Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 September 2018, 15:15
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Tube repair Question
Hi guys,
Need help with a tube repair project. This is a 13 foot Rendova Rib, it has multiple patches on the end of both tubes, and it has the Halkey original short valve that is failing. Please...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 June 2016, 15:39
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Replies: 3
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Avon RIB 340 Planning issue
I have an Avon R340 with an 1996 2strokes 8HP Johnson about 58lb it ride really nice with one adult, with two or more, it is more like a nice slow cruise. I put on a 1999 Evinrude 4 strokes 15HP...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
27 June 2016, 15:05
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Replies: 10
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Update on Science project
Well Fiberglass resin and cloth is definitely not the way to go even in between layers of Hypalon fabric. I had to take it off and sanded down the fiberglass with my Dremmel tool. I still have some...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 November 2015, 22:25
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,195
Fiberglass Resin test
I have seen multiple thread on using fiberglass resin to repair hypalon, and most seems to discourage it, but I do not think anyone has tried it, since hypalon has what looks like fiberglass meshing...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 November 2015, 22:16
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,195
Almost there - still one small leak
This is what it looks like when the inner patch is done, the valleys and hills are killing me, you will notice that I tried to resolve this by putting in a small patch on problem spots. With the...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 November 2015, 22:10
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,195
Glue SC4000 with hardener
More details on my journey
I used the Rema Tip SC4000 glue, it is used primary for conveyor belt repairs and it is also contact cement, but it is a lot easier to use, and it suppose to last a longer...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
06 November 2015, 22:02
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,195
Update to my science project
Hi,
After checking out the videos and instructions out there, I really did not find any of them applicable to the extreme repairs I am embarking on. Most seems to address a simple gash, not a big...
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Forum: RIBs & ribbing
21 October 2015, 22:52
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,195
RIB 340 Inner Tube repair - big gash
Hello from the Bay Area California, bought this science project for $200. It is a Avon Rib 340, the previous owner left the boat behind his sailing vessel and turn the heat on, the heat exhaust...
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Forum: Say Hello | New Member Introductions
28 September 2015, 14:23
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Replies: 3
Views: 882
Hello from Lafayette California
Hi All, started with an Avon R310 with an 8hp outboard, just acquire a Avon R341 with a big gash on the front tube, I will be looking for advices on how to go about repairing this 4 foot gash. Any...
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