New Tube for Avon 6m Searider

[threewinds]

Need suggestions who could build new tube most like original. 1983 Avon Searider. Thanks.

[Wave Rider]

They look in good condition. If they are, then don't re-tube in my opinion.
I have a 1989, all original & hold air. Mine are a bit scuffed up but thats ok.

[threewinds]

The tubes and rubstrake have been painted. Lots of seam leaks. Many areas where coating has flaked away leaving fabric showing.

[Wave Rider]

I am from the UK so no idea where to get a re-tube in USA. I must admit that rib has had a cover on it all the time whilst not in use. This has save the original tubes

[threewinds]

I am waiting for Henshaw in UK to price it. They talk like they have a pattern already.

[Wave Rider]

There a quite a lot of rib places in the UK that can supply you tubes. I am sure this has all been researched before on the forum.

[Navajoturquoise]

I've had my 1986 Hypalon 5.4 Searider repaired at Lifeline Inflatable Services in Miami Gardens with good results. Phone: (305) 621-1500.

Another restoration expert is Alfred Montaner of Luxury Rib Tenders in Coral Gables, Florida. Finally, search Youtube. They have many Rib repair videos. One of them is

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbYeAPZV52k

by Alfred Montaner. If you have to change the old Hypalon tubes with new Hypalon tubes be prepared to spend a minimum of $10K, probably more.

[brveagle]

Originally Posted by threewinds

I am waiting for Henshaw in UK to price it. They talk like they have a pattern already.

I have a zodiac hurricane 540 and live in the good ol midwest usa. I retubed this year and went with henshaw. They also had the pattern of my boat on file.

It was stressful during the shipping process with having to get a broker to deal with customs, but the quality and fitment of the tubes is top notch. You really get what you pay for.

I would highly recommend them.

[Tim M]

https://www.ibsparts.co.uk/product/a...rt-nos-v30761/

[RoyP]

Originally Posted by Wave Rider

There a quite a lot of rib places in the UK that can supply you tubes. I am sure this has all been researched before on the forum.

Hiya, Just down the road from you in Romford. I got Sea Fury retubed at Barnet Marine

[g.scheubrein]

Three, I had tubes made by Henshaw about seven years ago. Excellent and best price!

[g.scheubrein]

Call me if you want to know a way of getting the flaps glued to 5he hull.