RIB tube/collar life?

Discussion in 'Materials' started by Nojjan, Aug 6, 2007.

  1. Nojjan
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    I am wondering if anyone knows how long a modern RIB tube can be used (say Hypalon)? Specifically one that is used as planing surface (not just as buoyancy when at rest).

    Thanks / J
     
    Nojjan, Aug 6, 2007
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    I have a big inflatable (rather than a RIB) made by Humber of hypalon. It's now 23 years old and still airtight despite a 'commercial' hard life.

    My Avon Redcrest tender is even older and although it hasn't had such a continuously hard life, it has included a couple of periods of several years of constant cruising.
     
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    That is really impressive Crag. Do you know if that is exceptional or the norm? I have seen some maintenance instructions saying that you are not suppose to clean a rib tube with high pressure water, this is what made me think that the tubes are not as strong as I thought. Any comments?
     
    Nojjan, Aug 8, 2007
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