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RIB & tender services
Tube repairs, replacements and tender servicing
RIBs and tenders take more abuse per metre than anything else afloat: dragged up beaches, tied alongside, left inflated in the sun. Most work in this category is tube repair — punctures, seam failures and valve leaks — followed by full tube replacement when the fabric itself has had enough.
Hypalon and PVC need different adhesives and different repair technique, so the first thing a good repairer will ask is which material your tubes are. Quotes on Marine Match are given against that, plus whether the work happens at your berth or in a workshop.
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What our team checks in this category
- Public liability insuranceCertificate in the trading name, minimum £1m cover, in date.
- Photo IDPassport or UK driving licence matching the named contact.
Documents are re-checked at expiry. How we verify professionals.
How to pick the right quote
- • Correct identification of Hypalon versus PVC before quoting adhesive work
- • Pressure test after repair rather than a visual sign-off
- • Workshop repairs quoted with collection or delivery included or excluded clearly
- • Manufacturer training for the outboard brand on the transom
Payment is held securely and only released once you confirm the work is complete.
What owners book most
- Puncture, seam and valve repairs on Hypalon and PVC tubes
- Full tube replacement or re-tubing an older RIB
- Transom, deck and console repairs
- Outboard servicing, impellers and winter fogging
- Trailer checks, bearings, lights and launch gear
- Pressure testing and season storage prep
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RIB & tender services — FAQ
- Is my RIB Hypalon or PVC?
- PVC tubes are usually smooth, shiny and welded at the seams; Hypalon is more matt, slightly textured and glued with overlapping tape seams. A repairer will confirm before quoting, because the adhesives are not interchangeable.
- Is it worth re-tubing an old RIB?
- Often yes — if the hull, transom and engine are sound, new tubes can be far cheaper than replacing the boat. If the transom is soft or the hull is damaged, get that assessed before committing to tubes.
- Can tubes be repaired at my berth?
- Small punctures and valve work usually can. Seam repairs and re-tubing need a clean, dry, temperature-controlled workshop for the adhesive to cure properly.
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