Factory Friday: Ribcraft 6.80 accessory upgrades and RIB collar services
It’s #FactoryFriday at Ribcollar. This week we’re fitting aftermarket accessories to a Ribcraft 6.80 to reduce wear, prevent damage, and keep the boat working.
If your priority is less downtime, focus first on the areas you step on, lift from, and tie to. Small upgrades in the right places stop small problems turning into expensive repairs.
Accessory upgrades fitted to this Ribcraft 6.80
Common Rigid Inflatable Boat accessories we fit include:
- Extra reinforcing and cladding for high-wear areas
- Wear patches for high-contact zones and repeated abrasion
- Grab handles positioned where crew need them
- Tube sign writing and branding to keep the boat looking professional and identifiable
RIB repair and tube services we provide
Alongside accessories, we provide Rigid Inflatable Boat services for commercial and private operators, including:
- RIB retube and RIB re-tubing (tube replacement and re-tubing work)
- RIB tube replacement, including sponson replacement where required
- Collar replacement and repairs for RIB collars and rib collar assemblies
- Rigid Inflatable Boat repair for damage, wear points, and working-boat fatigue
Materials and build quality
We work with proven components and adhesives suited to commercial use. If you specify Hypalon fabric, we build and repair using Hypalon tubes and options such as Orca fabric where required. We also support OEM requirements for OEM Hypalon tubes.
How to choose the right upgrade
If you’re deciding where to spend budget this season, start with the obvious load and friction points:
- Boarding areas and step points
- Handling points
- Tow, tie-off, and mooring contact points
- High-traffic crew movement routes
These areas drive most damage on working boats. Address them early and you reduce repair time, rework, and cosmetic deterioration.
Factory Friday question
What’s the one upgrade your boat needs this season: wear patches, cladding, grab handles, or tube branding?
Find service options
View service options at www.ribcollar.com.
Related searches
If you’re researching retubing a rib, retubing a rib boat, or rib retubing price, the right answer depends on tube specification, wear protection, and the condition of the boat. We quote based on scope and finish level, including any additional accessories you want fitted at the same time.
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