Repairing leaking baffles in RIB collar

barhardy · 13 December 2004, 21:10

Has anyone ever tried to repair leaking baffles inside the tubes of their RIB?
I am looking for specific details of procedure to complete this type of repair on my RIB. Has anyone any advice?

barhardy · 15 December 2004, 18:07

I need to repair the baffles inside the tubes of my rib. Can anyone tell me if its possible to carryout this task without removing the tubes from the hull?

Alan · 15 December 2004, 18:15

Hopefully someone like Ribraff (who makes/repairs) tubes will answer but my thoughts are as the baffles are internal I can't think how you can repair them without opening up the tube and/or removing from the boat. The other people you might try for advice are Henshaws. Chris H I think it is who runs Henshaws does post on here occasionally. Maybe worth giving them a call?

HTH,
Alan

paul tilley · 15 December 2004, 20:09

phone me on 07815 144269 or 01803 833309 and i will try to explain how to repair your baffles .i have fitted extra baffles to tubes with out removing them from the hull but its not easy.

barhardy · 18 December 2004, 17:58

Thanks for your reply Paul. When would be the best time to call you?

paul tilley · 20 December 2004, 17:43

any time on the mobile before 9 of an evening or during working hours on the landline

barhardy · 10 May 2005, 18:00

It was a steep learning curve but eventually, after several attempts I managed to repair the leaking baffles without removing the tubes from the hull.
As Paul Tilley stated in reply to my original message is possible but certainly not easy!
My advice to anyone attempting a repair of this type is to talk to Paul Tilley his advice was spot on, without it I doubt if I would have been able to finish this repair.
Paul's business is Rib & tube repair I would recommend him to anyone, the only reason I didn’t ask him to fix my rib is due to the distance. If you want to contact him see previous messages.
Paul thanks again for your advice