Rib Tubes Slashed /vandalised Require Hypalon

kingfisher69 · 17 August 2007, 09:03

Hi Guys
I have unfortunately been the recipitent of mindless vandalism namely some f*****g w****r has slashed my searider4 tubes quite a disheartening situation as i was pretty close to the end of a lengthy refurbishment of the vessel. i was wondering if any of you guys out there have got any grey hypalon sheet (doesnt need to be to big a piece) that i could purchase from any of you Kind Regards Gary

springtide66 · 17 August 2007, 09:24

Gary,
Sorry to hear that mate. She was looking good!
Try the RIB shop, they are on the Hamble so not to far from you.
The next thing to buy is a shot gun!!

Simon

RIVA · 17 August 2007, 09:35

at lee on solent , he is very good

Ribshop · 17 August 2007, 09:50

Here you go

http://www.rib-shop.com/prodtype.asp...ageHistory=cat

walruz · 17 August 2007, 14:45

You have my sympathies.

I had that done to mine 2 winters ago

. I was advised to also patch the tube from the inside (it wasa 4 inch cut). THis patch needn't be airtight but is to help hold the sides together. Now 19 months later it is still sound

. Most chandlers/boat suppliers can sell you any particular size of hypalon you need. Also make sure you use fresh glue.

Good luck with the repair.

Ian

Tims Osprey · 17 August 2007, 19:16

yer, sorry to hear about that i know how you feel it happened to me several years ago, luckily on tubes that had all ready seen better days though, are you insured? and does your insurance cover this?

codprawn · 17 August 2007, 21:45

This sort of thing sickens me - it is done purely out of spite - if it's was nicked for financial gain at least there is some twisted logic behind it.

I reckon if you are leaving a RIB in an area where it may be vandalised it may help to let all the air out of the tubes. RIBs really don't look their best with saggy tubes and the little shits may not bother to slash them if they look knackered already!!!

Tims Osprey · 17 August 2007, 23:23

Thats right in fact sometimes if a potential thief doesn't have any joy trying to nick yer pride and joy, they will purposefully deface it and vandalize it just through sheer spite, that really yanks my chain!

kingfisher69 · 18 August 2007, 09:19

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Originally Posted by Tims Osprey

Thats right in fact sometimes if a potential thief doesn't have any joy trying to nick yer pride and joy, they will purposefully deface it and vandalize it just through sheer spite, that really yanks my chain!

Hi all you guys i have now aquired the hypalon for a repair. Seems like this kind of thing is not too uncommon noting your replies just seems mindless to me but thanks to you all for your kind and understanding resposes to my thread its really good to know that there lots of us out there happy to chip in with advice and help a fellow ribber Regards Gary

Mugshot · 18 August 2007, 09:31

Best of luck with the repair king, let us know how it goes.
I dread catching and tearing a tube on something, to find someone had done it deliberately to yours must have been sickening.

Tims Osprey · 18 August 2007, 13:41

Gary where do yu store your rib? driveway or boatyard? i ask that because there is every chance that the same wa---r may come back and do the same once yu have repaired it. Some of the local youth that live about a mile from me have got nothing better to do than cause trouble and destroy things, i.e setting people's bins on fire and causing a general nuisance, lucky for me i live in one of the better area's away from the worse of it. They all avoid my place anyway though when they do venture out from their estate looking for things to nick or destroy, my dogs, 2 bull terriers and a lion (huge 16 stone bull mastiff) are better than any other deterant to keep scum away from your property

lucky ribster · 19 August 2007, 21:20

i think ive seen your rib in your garden and seen the excellent progress you was making how old are the tubes as they looked in good condition and not very old ?.

im sorry to say you cant leave anything anywhere today people have no respect for other people's stuff i say gas the f_____ .

keep up the good work and post some pic's when you've finished

andy

kingfisher69 · 20 August 2007, 11:32

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Originally Posted by lucky ribster

i think ive seen your rib in your garden and seen the excellent progress you was making how old are the tubes as they looked in good condition and not very old ?.

im sorry to say you cant leave anything anywhere today people have no respect for other people's stuff i say gas the f_____ .

keep up the good work and post some pic's when you've finished

andy

Hi guys have moved the rib to a safe place close by with a mad dog on the premises so i can still work on it, will post some pics when refurb is complete
thanks again for all your supportive comments regards Gary

Ezgoing · 20 August 2007, 21:23

try Henshaws

Very hekpful people.

rgds

kingfisher69 · 21 August 2007, 14:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ezgoing

try Henshaws

Very hekpful people.

rgds

hi guys just an update to keep you all vigilant out there had a visit fromm 2 young guys who lived just round the corner who had seen the damage to my rib tubes asking how to repair tubes as someone had slashed the tubes on their boat a couple of nights after mine where done, so keep your eyes and ears open if you live in the shirley area of southampton cause it looks like some tosser has got it in for boat owners in that area regards Gary