Ribcollar Inflatables

Ribcollar Inflatables Experts in RIB retubing, repairs, and inflatable tube replacement, using premium Hypalon fabric for high-performance marine and safety solutions

07/08/2026

🔧 Fix It Friday: Commercial 7.8 metre RIB repair ⚓

This week, we have been repairing the Hypalon collar on a commercial operator’s 7.8 metre RIB.
The work included:
• Stripping back sections of the tube cover
• Removing and renewing the attachment strips
• Repairing damaged tube cladding
• Repairing a grab handle
• Repairing sections of rubbing strake
• Completing several additional collar repairs

Targeted repairs help commercial operators extend the working life of their collars and reduce unnecessary downtime.
Ribcollar repairs Hypalon collars fitted to all makes of rigid inflatable boat. We also manufacture replacement Hypalon collars for boats currently fitted with PVC or polyurethane tubes.
All work is completed at our Yeovil factory.

For further details, call 01935 722988 or visit www.ribcollar.com

21/07/2026

NEW TUBE TUESDAY

Last week, we completed a full retube on this Ribcraft 6.8 metre RIB after the original tube was damaged beyond economic repair.

We manufactured the replacement tube in-house to the existing design using Orca Hypalon.

The specification included:

Orca by Pennel & Flipo Hypalon Tubes
Leafield Marine Inflation and Pressure Relief Valves
Black Trip with Anti-Slip patches

The finished boat now looks much as it did when it first left the production line.

Ribcollar retubes all makes and models of RIB. We also provide Hypalon tube repairs and refurbishment, replacement collars, and new OEM Hypalon tubes for boatbuilders and trade customers.

If your RIB needs a repair, retube or refurbishment, send us the make, model, length and a few clear photographs for a quotation.

[email protected] | +44 (0)1935 722988 | www.ribcollar.com

See you at SeaworkRibcollar will not be exhibiting this year, but Jason Purvey will be at the show across all three day...
08/06/2026

See you at Seawork

Ribcollar will not be exhibiting this year, but Jason Purvey will be at the show across all three days.

If you are visiting Seawork and would like to talk about RIB retubes, Hypalon tube manufacture, self-righting bags or commercial inflatable collar work, please drop me a line.

It would be good to catch up at the show.

Seawork 2026
9 to 11 June
Mayflower Park, Southampton

www.ribcollar.com
[email protected]
01935 722988

05/06/2026

Factory Friday at Ribcollar

This week we completed a full retube for a commercial inshore lifeboat operator.
We manufactured new Orca Hypalon tube sets from scratch and installed accessories to the operator’s rescue specification, including:

• Paddle and equipment storage bags
• Handles and toggles
• Rescue throw lines
• Custom fittings for operational kit

As per our normal specification, the tubes were manufactured from Orca by Pennel & Flipo Hypalon, fitted with Leafield Marine inflation and pressure relief valves, and built using BOSTIK adhesives.

We also manufactured and fitted a new self-righting bag for the same vessel.

The boat leaves us ready for service, with tubes and safety systems built for many years of operational use.

If your rescue or commercial RIB needs a retube, self-righting bag or rescue tube equipment work, get in touch.

www.ribcollar.com | 01935 722988 | [email protected]

24/04/2026

Factory Friday at Ribcollar Inflatables

Hypalon is one of the most durable materials available for RIB tubes. But even the best fabric has a service life.

This Scorpion 8.1m came to us with the surface coating worn thin. The owner made the right call: a complete retube rather than patching a fabric that had run its course.

We retubed using Orca by Pennel & Flipo 866 Hypalon, built to the customer's own design spec complete with Leafield Marine Inflataion and Pressure relief valves . The result speaks for itself. The Scorpion is a serious hull and it looks exactly as it should.

If your tubes are showing their age, get in touch. We can remanufacture your existing tube set to match the original design or give the boat a completely new look.

Get a quote at www.ribcollar.com or call us on 01935 722988.

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Unit 8, Lufton Heights Commerce Park
Yeovil
BA228UY

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