Rib query

hillsteve

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hay i was wondering if anyone could help me with a query I have. I have purchased my first boat a 4m rib with brand new hypolon tubes and over the past 7 weeks they seem to have deflated a fair amount is this supposed to happen or in your experience could there be an issue with the new tubes? May thanks
 

southkogs

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^^^ Sea Rider : You're at bat ;)

BTW - is the boat new, or are the tubes new? Either way, I'm wondering if you don't have a warranty issue on one or the other.
 

Sea Rider

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Thanks folks, highly appreciated.

Which Rib brand is it. The deflation was monitored with a pressure gauge or thumb pressing gauge LOL!! All tubes whether being PVC or Hypalon will eventually loss air presure due to temp and atmospheric variations which is quite normal. With a Rib hull which usually rides high on the water level is not that important riding with less tube pressure compared to a Sib which does so all the time.

Happy Boating
 
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