GRP Rib Repair

AP Rib · 04 October 2007, 11:05

Hello all, Im new to the site so go easy on me! Had boats for the past 12 years but really fancied a RIB so have just bought my first one, a 7 metre humber needing a bit of love as a winter project. The hull has been damaged where it was lifted (with chains by the seller) onto the lorry transporting it down to me. The damage is on one part on the hull where the tubes are stuck to the hull and the repair needed is beyond me fibre glassing limits! The boat is currently in my back garden and not on a trailer so I dont really want to move it until its all finished, so my question is....finally!....does anyone know of any mobile GRP repair companies or people in the Portsmouth / Chichester / Southampton area who could come to me to do the repair rather than me having to get it to them?

Rogue Wave · 04 October 2007, 11:28

Welcome

yeah theres quite a few where in Hants are you

AP Rib · 04 October 2007, 11:45

Thanks for the quick reply Rogue Wave, Im in Portsmouth. Have tried a google search but not coming up with anything useful. Would be grateful for any information.

Rogue Wave · 04 October 2007, 12:17

I'll dig a number out and PM you tonight.

do you work near Port Solent

AP Rib · 04 October 2007, 12:29

Not far, work in Fareham and live in Portsmouth so only down the road.

Pete7 · 04 October 2007, 14:45

If Stu doesn't come up with a good guy then Gary at Spartun will certainly be able to do it. He is in the process of moving so best to phone him I think. Always very helpful and several of us on here have used him before.

Next Monday night is Churchillian night btw if you would like to meet up with the locals.

http://www.spartunmarineltd.co.uk/contact.htm

Pete

AP Rib · 05 October 2007, 11:56

Thank for that Pete & thanks for the invite, unfortunately Im not about on Monday but will keep an eye out for the next one.

Channel Ribs · 06 October 2007, 09:52

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Originally Posted by AP Rib

does anyone know of any mobile GRP repair companies or people in the Portsmouth / Chichester / Southampton area who could come to me to do the repair rather than me having to get it to them?

Hiya, I am based in Kent but often work in Portsmouth so if you are stuck let me know - I would be quite happy to have a look the next time I am over your way.

AP Rib · 08 October 2007, 10:02

Thanks Malthouse, I'll bear that in mind. Im going to get the tubes off first before doing anything & that'll also help me get a better look at the damage.

Lostboy · 08 October 2007, 11:44

If you work in Fareham then Gary at Spartun has got to be the best option. Trail it round to his place in Newgate Lane and he's got a big unit there to do the work in more controlled conditions.