RIB Tube Repairs

Tube Attachment Repairs

If your RIB tube is the glued on type, it may occasionally become detached from the hull. In this event the RIB Tube repair is a simple case of cleaning both surfaces of all sand and salt and sanding both surfaces to a dull finish before re-gluing. All traces of dust, grease and finger oils must be removed from prepped area before re-gluing. Glue is applied to both surfaces and allowed to start to go off before applying a second layer of glue. Again wait for the glue to start to go off and becomes non tacky before joining surfaces. When applying glue layers to the crevices at each end of the rib tube repair, care must be taken not to put too much glue in the crevices. Too much glue in the crevices will cause a weak point in the repair. Follow glue manufacturers directions for optimum bonding of your RIB tube repair. Allow full curing time before use.
For mechanical fitting RIB Tube repairs we will need to know exactly what the problem is to be able to advise on the required course of action.

Seam Repairs

Again both surfaces must be sanded clean to a dull surface before applying two glue layers to both surfaces and re-joining. Allow each glue layer to become non tacky before applying second layer of glue, allowing to become non tacky and joining. See prepping instructions and use a roller firmly to get a strong bond of the seams. Care must be taken not to put too much glue into the crevices. Follow glue manufacturers instructions for mixing and curing times.

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 parts, materials and advice.