January 03, 2008
Making a Tube
I've been asked countless times how the tubes on our boats are made and though I've explained it verbally, I think you would all agree a picture and video is far better than a thousand words. I found these three videos showing how a tube is made on YouTube and thought you'd all enjoy. Though not a RIBCRAFT tube, the process is very similar.
You'll notice that the video is sped up in places which makes watching it a little easier. Too bad it doesn't take 27 minutes in real life to make a tube.
Enjoy and let me know if you have any questions.
Part 1:
Selecting and cutting the fabric, sanding all pieces, attaching the sections, installing the fill and pressure relief valves.
Part 2:
Preparing and forming the baffles, adding the bow section, beginning to form the tube
Part 3:
Forming the tube, installing the baffles, and beginning to attach to the hull
Posted by ribcraftusa at January 3, 2008 11:01 AM
Comments
The incredible strength of Hypalon has changed a lot since the last 10 years. I use a Hypalon tube on a 8,5 meter Rib and is it still going strong thanks to HIBS from Amsterdam.
Posted by: S. Kramer at February 17, 2008 11:35 AM
