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Old 02 May 2012, 16:33   #1
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Replacing Rib Tubes

One of my boats is a 2.5metre Avon Rib with more patches over leaks than a Government Department. One tube currently has a very slow puncture and the other a faster one. Is it economic or over the top to replace the tubes and where can this be done as I don’t live anywhere near the coast (Leicestershire). ?
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Old 02 May 2012, 16:42   #2
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You could try Contact Eurocraft Inflatables Limited not that far from you! Get a price if nothing more
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Old 02 May 2012, 22:31   #3
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Ah! are you southof the M25? but gorra tell you Manchester is as far from Leicester as Southampton (I think). Tube replacement I don't think is economicaly viable so I'm looking for a pro patch fitted . There should be a suitable company in the East Mids somewhere I hope.
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Ah! are you southof the M25? but gorra tell you Manchester is as far from Leicester as Southampton (I think). Tube replacement I don't think is economicaly viable so I'm looking for a pro patch fitted . There should be a suitable company in the East Mids somewhere I hope.
Yep From down south & by my map you are closer to Manchester than Southampton & you also said Leicestershire which could have been anywhere in the county!
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Central Marine Services at Ilkeston 0115 944 2442 are just up the M1 from you.
They should be able to do the repair patches for you. I don't think they are doing retubes though.
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Central Marine Services at Ilkeston 0115 944 2442 are just up the M1 from you.
They should be able to do the repair patches for you. I don't think they are doing retubes though.
Thanks for that, I have just sent them an Email to see if they undertake puncture repairs to Avon Ribs.
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