Stop Press I am happy with my re tube

simonnud · 17 March 2008, 09:57

With all the bad threads on re tubing I thought I would write a quick not to say that I have just had my Scorpion 6.5 re tubed by Ribripair in lymington and they have done a stunning job.

The tubes were made by Henshaw and Ribripair fitted them it only took 5 days work to take old tubes off and fit new tubes on. I may be paying a bit more than some off the other companys mentioned on this forum but I feel it is money well spent I realy am that happy about them.

Here are contact details http://www.ribrepair.com/

happy boating

Simon

gtflash · 17 March 2008, 15:14

any pics?!? what sort of price did you pay?

PeterR · 17 March 2008, 18:58

Its always nice to hear of jobs done well

matt h · 17 March 2008, 21:35

Henshaws do make superb Tubes,!! Glad your ribs ready for the summer!!

simonnud · 19 March 2008, 19:26

I am doing a complete refirb,will tell you complete cost later when I find out. The tubes were around the £4,200 mark

ADS · 20 March 2008, 19:22

Scott Braye and Rib Repair also come highly recommended by me, he did some work on my old RIB, couldn't fault it, dropped the boat with him, went on holiday for 2 weeks and then collected it, very good price too.

paul tilley · 21 March 2008, 08:05

i assume that included fitting and vat

Jon Adlard · 21 March 2008, 18:48

I can't recommend Scott more highly, he did a brilliant job on my tired looking grey tubes by overlaying the topsides with a yellow decorative layer. Now looking great.
Jon

Richard B · 28 March 2008, 23:27

Great to hear another recommendation for Scott. His workmanship is well known and he's always in demand.

jwalker · 29 March 2008, 00:48

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Originally Posted by simonnud

... I may be paying a bit more than some off the other companys ....The tubes were around the £4,200 mark

Richard B · 29 March 2008, 23:17

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Originally Posted by jwalker

How much are you offering to do it for?

jwalker · 29 March 2008, 23:23

He he...

I often feel you southern folks live in a different world to me. I paid Humber about 8k for my 8.5 hull and tubes. Of course, Scorp owners enjoy being taken for a ride....see what I did there...

Richard B · 29 March 2008, 23:34

'course we live in a different world.

You're a beardie weirdie drinking real ale, listening to folk music whilst carving out a mermaid for the new bowsprit on your self-build whilst your wife stitches new elbow patches on your best corduroy jacket.

I'm sitting here sipping the remains of a bottle of Bolly whilst Louise paints her toenails reclining on the designer sofa in our penthouse apartment. I need a supplier who can deliver a quality job, right first time, on time.

And if you believe a single word of that...

jwalker · 29 March 2008, 23:37

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Originally Posted by Richard B

And if you believe a single word of that...

What, you mean Louise isn't painting her toenails?!

Richard B · 29 March 2008, 23:48

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Originally Posted by jwalker

What, you mean Louise isn't painting her toenails?!

Ah... you got me!

But seriously, there's a question of comparing like for like here. If I remember correctly, one of the first jobs you did on the Humber was to cut out the floor to fit the fuel tanks? And you commented that it was frightening to observe how little there was below deck - ie no stringers, no longitudinals, no bracing for the hull.

And are your tubes one piece or sectional?

Poly · 30 March 2008, 00:00

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Originally Posted by jwalker

He he...

I often feel you southern folks live in a different world to me. I paid Humber about 8k for my 8.5 hull and tubes. Of course, Scorp owners enjoy being taken for a ride....see what I did there...

Jeff.

Either you have a typo there, incredible negotiating skills or inflation is higher than I thought! Apparently an 8.5m humber (no engine) has a RRP of £22k.

Richard B · 30 March 2008, 00:01

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Originally Posted by Polwart

Apparently an 8.5m humber (no engine) has a RRP of £22k.

Fitted out?

Poly · 30 March 2008, 00:13

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Originally Posted by Richard B

Fitted out?

the advert doesn't say - just says "open deck" in the "seating/layout" box so sounds like hull and tubes. But there is a slightly smaller one listed with a RRP of £22.5k with the following spec: Dual cruise console c/w low level windscreen, upholstered twin front seat and back pad, Sea Star steering, 2 x One man extreme jockey seat moudles. Tube specfication 1100dtx fabric, pressure relief valves, 7 air chambers, external life lines & grab handles, reinforced bow. Under deck 200 litre fuel tank, under deck cable trunking. Additional seating available upon request That boat is on sale for about £17k... so thats a lot of money for minimal fitting out!

jwalker · 30 March 2008, 00:13

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Originally Posted by Richard B

...If I remember correctly, one of the first jobs you did on the Humber was to cut out the floor to fit the fuel tanks?

Correct.

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And you commented that it was frightening to observe how little there was below deck - ie no stringers, no longitudinals, no bracing for the hull.

It's reassuring to know you too suffer from senior moments. I did not say that and I knew exactly what was under the floor. It would be a bit foolhardy to cut just anywhere with a chainsaw. You could do with revisiting the build thread.

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And are your tubes one piece or sectional?

Is that significant?

jwalker · 30 March 2008, 00:15

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Originally Posted by Polwart

Jeff.

Either you have a typo there, incredible negotiating skills or inflation is higher than I thought! Apparently an 8.5m humber (no engine) has a RRP of £22k.

It's me negotiating skills!