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I am looking at purchasing a used RIB. The engine and fiberglass are in great shape but the Hypalon is shot. Before I put in any offer I need an idea of the cost to have all they hypalon replaced on a 15' RIB. If you ventured down this path, I would appreciate the insight and expereince. In addition, any recomendations for a experienced Hypalon shop in Florida would be appreciated. Thanks!
david, i have been told that it isn't worth doing, but you could call the dealer that sells that brand of rib and find out how much replacement tubes would cost and then the cost of installing them.
I think a set of tubes for a 15' RIB is going to be North of $12000.00
We retubed a 15' Rendova a few months ago (tender on the 70 footer i run). It was well worth it!! Look s like new!
I first got a quote from the inflatable and raft place on SR 84 for $8k ... Then Mario gave me the number for a shop just a few blocks north of SR84, they made new tubes for about $3500. Great fit, excellent service, took a couple weeks
Price will likely depends on how they are fitted. On the Rendova the whole thing just slides on, no glue on the fiberglass.
I ll look up the name and number if interested
I appreciate everyone's feedback. I was able to obtain a quote from a group in the Lauderdale area that is in line with what Pascal has stated. So with a good RIB hull it is worth getting the Hypalon redone. Thanks!
I'd be interested, need a new tube for a YL340.Quote:
Originally Posted by Pascal
Thanks
me as well, i need tubes for a nautica 13.5 widebody
Me too...
If the engine and hull are in good shape, $3 - $4 grand for new tubes basically ensures that you have a new boat.
I'll definitely go this route when last years paint job wears off....
A little compound/wax on the interior/exterior of the hull with an orbital and it should appear you have a new $20,000 RIB.
Mario's guy is going to be very busy! Ed is bringing his rubber boat down from Atlanta on Thursday to drop off with Silvio. He's very good and affordable.
Found the nr for Sylvio (mario's rib guy...)
(786) 486-2229
He s a few blocks north of SR 84 in FLL
Thamks!
JM