The podium of eternal youth for pneumatics is called Retubing

The cost of retubing is between 25% and 30% of the value of a new ship

Double the life of a half-rigid is possible thanks to an operation consisting of replacing the float and completely reviewing the other components. Retubing offers us this podium of eternal youth that does not discriminate in terms of length, brands or models, and which is guaranteed by the international group Vanguard Marine.

Well maintained, a semi-rigid (by definition, rigid hull boat surrounded by pressurized tube) can enjoy a useful life of between 12 and 15 years. Reaching that critical age depends on factors such as usage intensity or proper maintenance, but sooner or later the time will come to act if we want to continue to enjoy the navigation safely. Of all its components, the one that previously lapses is the floater - mainly due to its direct exposure to the sun and the weather - but the good news is that it is a replaceable piece through an operation called retubing.

The legislation indicates that vessels with length of six metres must pass a regular ITB (Technical Inspection of Ships) every five years. In the case of semi-rigid, if severe damage to the float is detected, it may cause rejection. A timely retubing ensures that the inspection is overcome and that at least one person is not concerned.

The Vanguard Marine technical team, which has more than 35 years of experience and over 60,000 floats delivered worldwide, manages its Retubing division with a catalogue that covers almost the entire semi-rigid market in its different ranges. If the exact reference is not available, the signature has the ability to replicate the original float.

Retubing ®, a registered brand of the specialized division of the Vanguard Marine group, focuses its activity on the manufacture of floats on demand and replacement of multibrand floats for the recovery of all types of professional or sports semi-rigid of any length, doubling its useful life and extending its operation for a long period of time at a reduced cost.