RIB Repair & Refurbishment
Restore and Revitalise
Your Rigid Inflatable Boat
RIB Repair Services
From minor wear to significant damage, our skilled technicians are equipped to handle it all. We understand the frustration of a compromised RIB, which is why we offer prompt and effective solutions to get you back on the water.
Beyond repairs, our Full RIB Refurbishment service breathes new life into your entire vessel, upgrading components and making your aging RIB look and perform like new again.
Our RIB Repair & Refurbishment Services Include
Comprehensive RIB Repair: Addressing all types of damage to your inflatable boat.
Full RIB Refurbishment: Complete packages to make your aging RIB look new.
Puncture & Leak Repair
RIB Seam Repair
Damaged Tube Repair
Hypalon Repair Specialists
Component Upgrades: New upholstery, seats, consoles, fuel tanks, and re-wiring.
RIB Puncture Repair & Leak Repair
Even the smallest hole can lead to big problems. Our team specialises in precise RIB puncture repair and thorough RIB leak repair. Using advanced techniques and high-grade materials, we locate and seal even the most elusive leaks, ensuring your tubes hold air reliably.
We meticulously prepare the surface and apply durable patches that blend seamlessly with your existing fabric, restoring both integrity and appearance.
RIB Seam Repair & Damaged Tube Repair
Seam failures and general tube damage can compromise your RIB’s structure and safety. Our RIB seam repair specialists possess the expertise to fix compromised joins, preventing further deflation or detachment.
Whether it’s a tear, abrasion, or age-related deterioration, we excel in damaged RIB tube repair, carefully assessing the extent of the damage and applying robust, long-lasting solutions. We work with the highest quality Hypalon fabric, ensuring a consistent and strong repair every time.
Full RIB Refurbishment
Is your RIB looking a little old and tired, but its hull is still sound? Our fantastic full RIB refurbishment package can make it look like new again, significantly extending its life.
In the UK, RIB tubes typically last 15-20 years if they have been well maintained . The fibreglass hull lasts much longer so a new set of tubes can add another 15-20 years to the boats lifespan as well as additional value. We also offer comprehensive upgrades and replacements as part of our refurbishment service including:
- New (or refurbished) upholstery
- New jockey seats standard or suspension versions
- New consoles and screens
- Updated fuel tanks & fittings
- Non slip deck finishes
- Hull repaints or refinishes
- Outboard engine replacements
All these services are available at affordable prices, giving your cherished RIB a complete transformation.
Don’t let damage keep your RIB off the water.
At RIB Retube, we offer comprehensive RIB repair and refurbishment services to address every type of inflatable boat issue. With 35 years of marine experience, we’re your trusted rigid inflatable boat experts serving the UK since 1991, ensuring your RIB is safe, sound, and ready for your next adventure.
We only use Orca Hypalon for unrivalled quality & durability.
Our RIB Repair and RIB Refurb Projects
Valiant V620 RIB in for some tube top wear patches, customer was pulling some lobster pots and the rope was wearing the tube. Black fabric impression wear patches added to match his originals Ribcraft 6.8m in for various modifications to the customers specification Ullman GRP seat bases produced from scratch, mould made, fibreglass layed up, then de-moulded and ready to be fitted Scottish Fire & Rescue various jobs including more over cladding of the high pressure floors for their water recsue craft We thought we were on the slow down for our christmas break then a truck load of inflatables turned up………… Oh well no rest for RIB Retube RIB Retube are a sub division of Ferry Marine & Scotland’s only professional RIB retube & repair centre with over 35 years experience in the Inflatable boat Industry. Hull, Deck, Tubes, Hypalon Logos, Electronics & Repowers to name a few services available www.ribretube.co.uk #repair-project
Humber 8m Ocean Pro in for bow repair damage Additional flat fender above & below big D Additional Big D bow fender Hypalon name logos Turned around in a timely manner for a commercial client Grand 4m rib in for a bottom clean & antifould work More laser cut RIB logos for one of our RIB builder clients Scottish Fire & Rescue some boats in for various repairs RIB Retube are a sub division of Ferry Marine & Scotland’s only professional RIB retube & repair centre with over 35 years experience in the Inflatable boat Industry. Hull, Deck, Tubes, Hypalon Logos, Electronics & Repowers to name a few services available #repair-project #hull-project
Rib Retube doing some hull repairs, tube repairs etc….. Humber 6.8m dive rib hull repair back to original condition…. Did you know we have been professionaly repairing RIBs & boats for over 35 years ? Get in touch with any composite repairs, gel coat work, non slip finishes etc, you require. Ballistic 5.5m tube seam repair. The owner attempted his own repair but as you can see I think he over done it with the glue and it failed on him again. He then contacted Rib Retube to carry out a professional repair. All back to looking like new and air tight. In house laser cutting patches & Tornado Hypalon logos Custom logos in Hypalon or PU made to order Scotland’s only professional RIB repair, Retube & Repower Centre Contact us for your next project www.ribretube.co.uk #repair-project
Rib Retube doing some repairs & CNC laser cutting Scottish Fire & Rescue Inflatable boats in for repair Gemini Ministry of Defence RIB is for service & repair Scottish Fire & Rescue Zodiac RIB in for repair CNC laser cutting name logos & repair patches. Did you know Rib Retube makes custom boat names in Hypalon & PU as well as cut to order tube top wear patces etc. All taken care of in house with our CNC laser cutting machine Get in touch with any questions, Call , WhatsApp or E mail Scotland’s only professional RIB repair, Retube & Repower Centre Contact us for your next project www.ribretube.co.uk #repair-project
RIB RETUBE are doing some rib repairs this week… Highfield 3.1m tender Customer damaged it with his davit Repaired hole in port side Removed port side tube Carried out a professional repair Re-attached tube to hull Turned around the job in a few days Very happy customer back on the water Specialist Inflatable technologies ResQ craft These are widley used by the emergency services Damaged starboard cone Removed damaged cone Fabricated a new cone & fitted to tube Re-attached tube to hull Removed some damaged handles Fabricated new handles & fitted All tested and returned to the emergency services Yes we carry out a lot of RIB Retubes, but we also do many repairs. Hypalon Lesuire, commercial, Emergency services, military RIB’s & Inflatables Scotland’s only professional RIB repair, Retube & Repair Centre Contact us for your next project www.ribretube.co.uk #repair-project
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