Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
 
Old 08 December 2019, 23:36   #1
Member
 
Country: USA
Town: texas
Boat name: squirt
Make: ab
Length: 3m +
Engine: n/a
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 5
Am I screwed?

Bought this ab inflatable to use as a dinghy for my new sailboat. Craigs List purchase, did not inspect as well as I should have. Large areas on one tube worn down to the fabric. Any advice?
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_2934.jpg
Views:	208
Size:	84.5 KB
ID:	131705  
__________________
scuba201 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 00:28   #2
Member
 
dave3235's Avatar
 
Country: UK - England
Town: Bristol
Boat name: Salty Cheeks
Make: Honwave
Length: 3m +
Engine: 20hp 2stroke Mariner
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 485
Hello

Iwould say not much hope but im sure someone will advice soon
__________________
dave3235 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 08:09   #3
Member
 
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: north ayrshire
Boat name: charlie girl
Make: S/R5.4/regal3760
Length: 10m +
Engine: Suzukidf70 2x6lp 315
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,986
Assuming its hypalon and holding air then some big cover patches will eek out a little extra life or even hypalon paint will extend its life for a while
You'll never make it new again but you can improve it and get some use out of it as long as its not going flat straight away
__________________
beamishken is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 11:29   #4
Member
 
Maximus's Avatar
 
Country: UK - England
Town: Wild West
Boat name: No Boat
Make: No Boat
Length: under 3m
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 5,306
Send a message via AIM to Maximus
Quote:
Originally Posted by beamishken View Post
Assuming its hypalon and holding air then some big cover patches will eek out a little extra life or even hypalon paint will extend its life for a while
You'll never make it new again but you can improve it and get some use out of it as long as its not going flat straight away
__________________
A clever Man learns by his mistakes..
A Wise Man learns by other people's!

The Road to HELL ..is Paved with "Good inventions!"
Maximus is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 12:11   #5
Member
 
Country: UK - England
Town: Retford
Boat name: Spy-sea-one
Make: Excel 435
Length: 4m +
Engine: Suzuki Outboard/25/4
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 7,529
RIBase
might help


https://www.polymarine.com/advice/paint-guide/
__________________
jeffstevens763@g is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 14:53   #6
Member
 
Country: USA
Town: texas
Boat name: squirt
Make: ab
Length: 3m +
Engine: n/a
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 5
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g View Post

Link does not work...
__________________
scuba201 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 15:02   #7
Member
 
Country: UK - England
Town: Retford
Boat name: Spy-sea-one
Make: Excel 435
Length: 4m +
Engine: Suzuki Outboard/25/4
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 7,529
RIBase
Quote:
Originally Posted by scuba201 View Post
Link does not work...
does for me
__________________
jeffstevens763@g is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 15:06   #8
Member
 
Country: UK - Scotland
Town: north ayrshire
Boat name: charlie girl
Make: S/R5.4/regal3760
Length: 10m +
Engine: Suzukidf70 2x6lp 315
Join Date: Jul 2009
Posts: 3,986
Quote:
Originally Posted by jeffstevens763@g View Post
does for me
Works for me too! easy to google polymarine or henshaws also have some good help sheets too
__________________
beamishken is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 15:14   #9
Member
 
Country: UK - England
Town: Retford
Boat name: Spy-sea-one
Make: Excel 435
Length: 4m +
Engine: Suzuki Outboard/25/4
Join Date: Oct 2011
Posts: 7,529
RIBase
this shows it can be done


https://www.polymarine.com/advice/re...aufort-dinghy/
__________________
jeffstevens763@g is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 15:47   #10
Member
 
Country: USA
Town: texas
Boat name: squirt
Make: ab
Length: 3m +
Engine: n/a
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 5
says "page not found". but I can google it, thanks for the replies.
__________________
scuba201 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 09 December 2019, 16:19   #11
Member
 
Locozodiac's Avatar
 
Country: Other
Town: Lima-Peru
Boat name: Nautile
Make: Sea Rider 450 Rib
Length: 4m +
Engine: Tohatsu 5/18/30 HP
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 1,998
Tube Sealer.-

Is the tube losing pressure in terms of small air bubbles seen when soappy water is applied. Inflate tube to 3.0 PSI and check that out. If so asside from the tube paint can apply an internal and an external tube sealer to seal well both tube's sides, something like these if available in UK.

Happy Boating
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	Tube Sealant.jpg
Views:	147
Size:	45.4 KB
ID:	131710   Click image for larger version

Name:	Liquid Rubber.jpg
Views:	133
Size:	134.5 KB
ID:	131711  
__________________
Locozodiac is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 13 December 2019, 00:30   #12
Member
 
Country: USA
Town: texas
Boat name: squirt
Make: ab
Length: 3m +
Engine: n/a
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 5
Aired it up and as expected it is losing air on some of the worn areas, I am going to try the TUFF SRC product for the exterior and Uncle Wiggli's interior sealant as recommended by AB inflatables.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_2994.jpg
Views:	143
Size:	117.5 KB
ID:	131749  
__________________
scuba201 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 26 December 2019, 22:32   #13
Member
 
Country: USA
Town: texas
Boat name: squirt
Make: ab
Length: 3m +
Engine: n/a
Join Date: Dec 2019
Posts: 5
Changed two leaky valves, added uncle wiggli's tube sealant and just finished 3rd coat of the base paint to the worn areas. Now to let cure for 24 hours and then check for leaks.
Attached Thumbnails
Click image for larger version

Name:	IMG_3118.jpg
Views:	131
Size:	121.6 KB
ID:	131788  
__________________
scuba201 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off




All times are GMT. The time now is 21:12.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.