Inflatable Boat Accessories

Replacement or repair of inflatable boat accessories requires the same surface preparation as described in Punctures / Tears. That is, both surfaces must cleaned of old glue sanded and cleaned of dust residues to provide a key for the glue to attach itself. Care must be taken not to sand the tube surface down through the top neoprene layer to the fibres in lower layers of the hypalon fabric.

RIB Tube Valve Repairs

Faulty valves should be replaced. TIDEL can supply replacement inflation and pressure relief valves on request. The method is to cut out the old valve and replace with a new valve which is fitted into a patch. We can supply valves and patches combined ready for fitting. Preparation of surfaces for glues should be carried out as in Punctures / Tears. Please call for advice on this procedure.

Rubbing Strake Repairs

In the event that the rubbing strake starts to come off the tube, then again, both surfaces should be prepped as in Punctures / Tears and glue applied to both surfaces in the same way. Care must be taken not to put too much glue into the crevices at each end of the repair.

Grab Handle / Cleat Repairs

Remove Grab Handle / Cleat and prep both surfaces as in as in Punctures / Tears. Again, when repairing / replacing inflatable boat accessories it is essential to remove all old glues and care must be taken not to sand the surface down through the top neoprene layer to the fibres below.

Life Line Holders

Preparation is identical to Grab Handles and Cleats above.

Our local area is South Devon which includes Dartmouth and the River Dart Estuary upto Totnes, Brixham and Torbay district, Salcombe and Plymouth harbour district and also the river Exe Estuary upto to Exeter. We can supply materials UK wide. Please contact us for further information on replacing inflatable boat accessories.