New Tubes

RoyP · 19 January 2020, 16:43

I am looking to have new tubes on my RIB, has anyone any experience with the RIB SHOP, on the Hamble.

Searider · 19 January 2020, 17:48

Yes,
They retubed my Scorpion about 5 years ago. Very happy.

Lee argyle · 19 January 2020, 23:08

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Originally Posted by Searider

Yes,
They retubed my Scorpion about 5 years ago. Very happy.

+1

I used them in 2016, no hesitation recommending them - if I recall correctly Kerion was the main man, regards Lee

RoyP · 20 January 2020, 18:39

I will probably go with this lot, they quoted a nice price.

many thanks for you replys

Chanchan168 · 20 January 2020, 19:26

Have you tried contacting Ed Carter at Ribtube. Very reasonable price.

RoyP · 21 January 2020, 05:50

Rib Tube. I will look them up. Thanks.
Location is also a big factor, as most of these places are in coast areas. I am Essex.

Orwell boy · 21 January 2020, 10:55

Hi Roy ,i am in suffolk and have also trod this path ,i started a post on here with a title like north or south for a retube ,for the exact reasons you are stating
reason i post is in levington marina this summer i met a guy with a brand new retubed boat which he said it was done in essex ,Basildon i think ,but took no details and never seen him since ,may have been pvc not hypalon ,i,m not sure ,maybe IBS in Fambridge may know something

Ribtecer · 21 January 2020, 13:25

I am currently using Paul at Ribbit Ltd, https://ribbitltd.co.uk/ , for a job on my boat. He is fitting a new rubbing strike, new lifeline points, fitting PRV's and other bits and bobs.

I dropped it down there on Friday and although haven't got it back yet, I did go and see it yesterday and the speed and his attention to detail are impressive.

Based on what I've seen so far, if I were considering any work to the inflatable parts of any Rib, I would at least speak with Paul.

Hope that helps

ribber · 21 January 2020, 14:59

I would second that of Ribtecer in perhaps contacting Paul at Ribbit Ltd..

I had my ribeye re-tubed in anthracite Hypalon 1300gm complete with rubbing strake

Fantastic job and very competitive in price. Highly recommend

Wightdiver · 21 January 2020, 18:08

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Originally Posted by RoyP

I am looking to have new tubes on my RIB, has anyone any experience with the RIB SHOP, on the Hamble.

Rib Shop re-tubed mine some years ago very happy.

RoyP · 22 January 2020, 16:48

OK..... RIBBIT
I am gonna give them a call

cheers all

glue jug · 23 January 2020, 19:26

Venture Marine based in Salisbury.

RoyP · 23 January 2020, 19:35

Gluejug.

Cheers mate.... i'll have a look

Ribtecer · 23 January 2020, 20:19

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Originally Posted by RoyP

OK..... RIBBIT
I am gonna give them a call

cheers all

Picked my boat up this afternoon from Paul at Ribbit Ltd.

One day early and beautifully done.

He really knows what he's doing with Ribs, and he's a nice bloke to boot.

I am delighted.

RoyP · 24 January 2020, 05:34

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Originally Posted by Ribtecer

Picked my boat up this afternoon from Paul at Ribbit Ltd.

One day early and beautifully done.

He really knows what he's doing with Ribs, and he's a nice bloke to boot.

I am delighted.

Got any pics. Their website is limited. I called yesterday and Paul was unavaliable.... will try again today.

Ribtecer · 24 January 2020, 06:57

I'll pop some up later.

ribber · 24 January 2020, 08:13

This was my Ribeye done by Paul at Ribbit

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RoyP · 24 January 2020, 14:10

very nice. Just waiting for him to call me back

Ribtecer · 24 January 2020, 18:28

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This was my Ribeye done by Paul at Ribbit

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Wow, that does look good.

I didn't have that much work done, see below.

Ribtecer · 24 January 2020, 19:17

So my boat was pretty good really, alot of work had already been done. Just needed a new rubbing strake.

It had a repair patch at the bow under the strake that I wanted covered up. And the remains of a vinyl name just above the strake heading aft that also needed hiding. This led to a new anchor channel as well.

The old Ribtec badges on the stern were messy and it needed new lifeline anchor points as the old ones were past it visually, Paul made these himself, even sewing them together with a machine. Lastly I wanted PRV's fitted to protect the tubes. Paul at Ribbit did all of the above and has made a fantastic job of it, I could not be happier.

I have no connection to him, I had just heard he is good as he came recommend by a friend. I did struggle to get a reply from him but I persisted and I'm glad I did. I have found before that skilled folk that tend to be good at what they do can be poor with a phone, and those that are good with a phone can be not so good at their work, if you can find both it's a bonus.

Here it is;