My boat has come away at the seams

CostaCo · 25 October 2014, 12:11

While on a day on the beach in august, it was hot and my quicksilver burst at the seams, im guessing i had it over inflated, is there any business in yorkshire that can fix?

Fenlander · 25 October 2014, 13:20

I wonder what length of seam needs repairing? Proper pro repairs to an "as new" standard are expensive. In truth if this is something like a 3.1/3.4m Quicksilver it might be better/cheaper to look at buying a used one at winter prices.

CostaCo · 26 October 2014, 09:05

Its Quicksilver 2.4.

I found a website that pick the boat up and fix it and return it, i sent them pics and they have quoted a very reasonable price.

So going to give it a go...

Nos4r2 · 26 October 2014, 09:36

What's the website? It's worth checking if someone here has used it before.

Fenlander · 26 October 2014, 10:30

>>>i sent them pics and they have quoted a very reasonable price.

£30... £50... £100.. £150??

I wonder as one of these brand new is only £400 and this time of year you would be able to but a great condition used one for £150-£200.

I would want to pay less than half that for the repair and know they were to an as-new standard before considering it.... in fact for my personal choice I'd scrap it and buy one that hadn't suffered the "burst" stress.

Edit: Is the company RibRight in Chelmsford?

paddlers · 26 October 2014, 11:23

This is one of the reasons I'd like good quality relief valves on my Honwave 3.5 but North Yorkshire's not exactly over-run with rib/sib repairers !!

Where's the reasonably priced outfit ?

CostaCo · 26 October 2014, 21:00

Thanks for your comments

yh www.Ribright.co.uk they are picking it up on monday
the repair was £40 but ive gone for a valet as well.

I see your point is it worth it, but it ive always looked after it and its in good condition.

Fenlander · 26 October 2014, 21:52

It would be really interesting for those who might want to use these guys in the future if you had any before/after images so we could see what length of seam they will do for £40.

Max... · 26 October 2014, 23:53

Picking it up, repairing it, valeting (!?) returning it to you all for £40? Sound too good to be true...

CostaCo · 27 October 2014, 08:19

Its Being picked up this morning, and afraid £40 is for the seam repair £34 currier but thats pick up and return & 34 for a basic valet.

I'll let you know when i get it back.

thanks for all your comments

CostaCo · 14 December 2014, 14:46

Hi folks,

Just a little update, got my boat back and was very happy with the work.

Another quick question im looking into a second hand tinker to add to the collection (previously made by henshaws) the reason being i like the idea of the sailing kit, dose anyone know anything about them?

camelgas · 14 December 2014, 17:19

they must be fairly sought after as I have seen them change hands for what I have regarded as good money !, also not many seem to come up for sale.
supply and demand ?..........

John Kennett · 14 December 2014, 21:46

I had a Tinker folding RIB with sailing kit. It was a clever rig, and good for a bit of fun. I sold it to a Norwegian who flew over to collect it and took it home as excess baggage!

Everything you could want to know about Tinkers is available from the class association. They are very keen! Tinker Class Owners Association

blootac · 16 December 2014, 16:58

I've previously owned a Tinker sailing boat. We extended the bow dodger back to the mast and built a lip in to stop smallish waves rolling straight over the front.

Nice little boats which sailed well.

The wheels were a PITA and bulky, you could just about get them on and off with one person and a bit of wiggling.

We had a 2hp on the extra transom which powered it nicely, lock it in place and use the rudder as you would sailing or while sailing if you fancied!