Is a Ribtec 535 hypalon

martin33100 · 01 September 2009, 20:05

Hi, is a 1992 Ribtec 535 made from Hypalon?, also what other manufacturers use hypalon?

Kernow Buoy · 01 September 2009, 20:10

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Originally Posted by martin33100

Hi, is a 1992 Ribtec 535 made from Hypalon?, also what other manufacturers use hypalon?

Yes it is Hypalon, probably made by Henshaws who are considered to be one of the best.
It would be easier to say which other manufacturers don't use hypalon!

martin33100 · 01 September 2009, 20:17

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Originally Posted by Kernow

Yes it is Hypalon, probably made by Henshaws who are considered to be one of the best.
It would be easier to say which other manufacturers don't use hypalon!

Thanks for the help, I am after a used 10-15 year old 5m rib, I went into my local rib repair shop today and they said don't touch a pvc rib at this age and get a hypalon one. do you agree with this?

Kernow Buoy · 01 September 2009, 20:25

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Originally Posted by martin33100

Thanks for the help, I am after a used 10-15 year old 5m rib, I went into my local rib repair shop today and they said don't touch a pvc rib at this age and get a hypalon one. do you agree with this?

In a word yes.
Ribtec 5.35's are cracking little boats too.

Pablo · 02 September 2009, 14:03

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Originally Posted by Kernow

In a word yes.
Ribtec 5.35's are cracking little boats too.

The Solent 5.4 uses the same hull mould !