Tube repairs can be divided into small tears or punctures and larger tears (over 50mm long). Small tears/punctures can be repaired with a single patch to the outside of the tube, larger tears must be repaired by affixing a patch both inside and on the outside of the tube. How to clean inflatable boats, protect RIB collars, tubes and sponsons, clean Hypalon and PVC inflatable boat fabric Insert the rolled-up, polythene covered, repair patch into the tube through the tear or cut in the tube.

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How to make an emergency repair using TEAR-AID® Type B to a PVC inflatable boat, RIB, raft and other PVC / vinyl structures How to make an emergency repair using TEAR-AID® Type A to a Hypalon inflatable boat, RIB, raft and other Hypalon / rubber inflatable structures Before contemplating your tube repair and buying adhesive or a repair kit, you will need to identify the inflatable tube fabric that your boat is made from. The type of fabric determines the type of adhesive, solvent and patch fabric that is required to undertake the repair. Cut a fabric patch (two if the tear is greater than 50mm) with rounded corners, allowing a minimum 5cm overlap around the hole/tear. Place the patch over the hole and mark around the patch on the tube with a pencil/removable marker. If tear is greater than 50mm long then also cut one matching shaped piece of polythene.

Remove the masking tape and clean-off any excess adhesive with the MEK solvent. It is important to remove any excess adhesive as if this remains on the surface of your tubes it will turn an unsightly brown! Mask around the repair area on the tube with removable masking tape to prevent unsightly adhesive ‘overspill’ when applying the adhesive. Allow a 2-3mm gap around the pencil/removable marker line to allow for some stretch in the patch when applied. How to find a leak in my inflatable boat, RIB, dinghy, life raft or inflatable kayak collar or tubes How to undertake a professional quality repair of your PVC or Hypalon RIB, inflatable boat and SIB tubes Safety first

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Locate the tear or hole on the tube. If unsure as to where the puncture is located, e.g. you have a ‘slow puncture’, then apply soapy water to the inflated tube and observe any bubbles forming at the puncture. Mark the location, dry the area and deflate the tube. How to replace a Leafield Marine A4 inflation/deflation valve older inflatable boats, RIBs, RHIBs and dinghies How to fit a replacement screw-in type inflatable boat, rigid inflatable boat (RIB) or dinghy inflation deflation valve Item: 125901754467 Dr Boat Heavy Duty Repair Kit for Boat Kayak, Canoe, Tent, Inflatables, Swimming. How to fix or glue inflatable boat PVC fabric patches and accessories to Hypalon fabric RIB collars and tubes (and vice versa)How to identify the fabric of your RIB, inflatable boat, dinghy, life raft or inflatable kayak collar, tube or sponson. Hypalon or PVC? How to undertake a professional quality repair of your PVC or Hypalon RIB, inflatable boat and SIB tubes relative humidity less than 60% (low cost humidity meters can be obtained from most good DIY stores if unsure) Successful repairs to RIB collars and inflatable boat tubes are dependent upon the environment in which the repair is carried out - ideal conditions are: