Inflatables - Hypalon vs. PVC
 

Can anyone point me to a good discussion on Hypalon vs. PVC for RIB tubes?

I'm in Maine and about to buy a new RIB, probably from West Marine.

Thanks!

Inflatables - Hypalon vs. PVC
 

Clint Marshall wrote:
Can anyone point me to a good discussion on Hypalon vs. PVC for RIB tubes?

I'm in Maine and about to buy a new RIB, probably from West Marine.

Thanks!

Google it. There seems to be alot of information about it. My husband
bought a Hypalon RIB. I forget the brand but I believe it was AVON. We
live in the Florida sun so PVC is out of the question!!!

In Maine for just summer use, I would think it wouldn't much matter if
you bought a PVC boat.

Beth.

Inflatables - Hypalon vs. PVC
 

Beth wrote:
Clint Marshall wrote:

Can anyone point me to a good discussion on Hypalon vs. PVC for RIB tubes?

I'm in Maine and about to buy a new RIB, probably from West Marine.

Thanks!


Google it. There seems to be alot of information about it. My husband
bought a Hypalon RIB. I forget the brand but I believe it was AVON. We
live in the Florida sun so PVC is out of the question!!!

In Maine for just summer use, I would think it wouldn't much matter if
you bought a PVC boat.

Beth.


Here's the test: Do your fenders get sticky after sitting outside in
the weather? Does your shore power cord get sticky after sitting
outside? Both of these have PVC exteriors (and a *LOT* heavier than the
thin coating on dinghy fabric). If they fail on exposure to your
climate, then a PVC dinghy will too. West Marine sells dinghies made
from something called "Decitrex" (I think that's the name). If you dig
deep enough, you'll find that this is PVC coated material.

bob

Inflatables - Hypalon vs. PVC
 

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RW Salnick wrote:

Beth wrote:
Clint Marshall wrote:

Can anyone point me to a good discussion on Hypalon vs. PVC for RIB tubes?

I'm in Maine and about to buy a new RIB, probably from West Marine.

Thanks!


Google it. There seems to be alot of information about it. My husband
bought a Hypalon RIB. I forget the brand but I believe it was AVON. We
live in the Florida sun so PVC is out of the question!!!

In Maine for just summer use, I would think it wouldn't much matter if
you bought a PVC boat.

Beth.


Here's the test: Do your fenders get sticky after sitting outside in
the weather? Does your shore power cord get sticky after sitting
outside? Both of these have PVC exteriors (and a *LOT* heavier than the
thin coating on dinghy fabric). If they fail on exposure to your
climate, then a PVC dinghy will too. West Marine sells dinghies made
from something called "Decitrex" (I think that's the name). If you dig
deep enough, you'll find that this is PVC coated material.

bob

Actually, Clint, I live in Vermont which has a similar season (albeit a
little shorter I think) than Maine's and according to everything I read,
less insolation (sunlight). For an inflatable that I wanted to last ten
or more years, as my previous one lasted and I hope my HP Achilles
lasts, I only buy Hypalon.

I might consider PVC for something I would stow for cruising only and
would not be exposed to the elements or much use (I haven't infected my
family with the cruising bug yet), but especially with a rib (a higher
costs than plain inflatable), I would go with the hypalon.

harlan

Sorry I posted the link you requested to its own thread :-(

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To respond, obviously drop the "nospan"?

Inflatables - Hypalon vs. PVC
 

Stick with Hypalon. The plasticizers which make PVC flexible will
eventually degrade and leach out, rendering the material useless. The
seams will go first. If you just have to have PVC, keep it covered and
out of the sun.