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New tubes for a Highfield Sport 800
Posted on 3rd Nov 2023
New tubes were fitted to this Highfield Sport 800 due to the customer wanting a colour change. We produced new Orca Hypalon tubes in Ice White ready for the boat to be shipped to the far east.
Hunton Rib retube
Hunton Rib retubed in Military grey fabric impression Hypalon fabric with a Neptune grey style stripe and black teardrop rubbing strake.
Ribeye A600 refit
We were approached by our client to restore his 15 year old Ribeye A600. We worked closely with them to come up with options and colour scheme to make his aging Ribeye look like new. The tired PVC tubes were replaced with Black fabric impression Hypalon tubes with black EPDM fittings and custom cut logos. New deck lights, switch panels, [...]
RIBEYE A600 RE-TUBE
A Ribeye A600 re-tubed in Military Grey Fabric Impression Hypalon complete with black tear drop rubbing strake, black handles and lifelines, black style patch and new logos.
RIBCRAFT 585 RE-TUBE
A Ribcraft 585 launched ready for return to the Isle of Wight after its re-tube in Ocean blue Hypalon with black wear patches, fittings and new logos.
RECENT RE-TUBES
We had a strong start to 2023 with 3 re-tubes completed in the first week, all in Orca Hypalon, we have a Narwhal 420 in Etna Red, a Delta 6m in Ocean Blue and a XS 5m in Orange Sylvano, all fitted with black accessories.
RIBCRAFT OVERHAUL
A recent overhaul of the tubes on a Ribcraft 7.5m. We replaced the rubbingstrake, fairlead, handles, lifeline patches, lifelines, logos and fitted new wear patches. An overhaul is a great alternative to a re-tube when the tubes still have plenty of life in them, but need a cosmetic lift.
RIBEYE A500 RE-TUBE
Ribeye A500 re-tubed in Military Grey Fabric Impression Hypalon and fitted with new logos, black rubbing strake, handles and internal lifelines.
Brig Rib tube repair
At Rib Shop when we carry out a Rib tube repair we do our utmost to make the damage disappear.This is a repair to a split cone end on a Brig 8mBefore repair:During repair:After reapir:
Ocean 5.8m Re-tube
Ocean 5.8m rib has had replacement tubes made from Orca Pennel Hypalon in Ocean Blue. Fitted with black D-fender, black Hypalon wear patches, lifeline blocks, black cleat handles and black fairlead.
