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Title: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: bahri on March 08, 2011, 12:26:36 CET
guys I have a maxxon inflatable dingy which has a small hole! I found it by chance as it was oozing water! It is in a rather difficult place to access and not sure I can easily apply a repair patch (part of the hem beneath a belt) - is there someone specialised in dinghy repairs or would any puncture repair guy sort me out?
thanks
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: baghira on March 08, 2011, 15:11:32 CET
As far as I know there is only 1 or 2 persons who repairs inflatables here in Malta.
You can read this Topic:

Marine Engines, Inboard/Outboard Maintenance, and boat related maintenance.

But they are somehow very expensive. Guess why???? :-)

Best is to buy a kit from Msida which includes glue, patch, and hardener and brush and you do it yoruself for only 22euro.

Don't forget that it has to be PVC Glue for Maxxon
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: PinkPanther on March 08, 2011, 15:52:07 CET
there is someone in m'scala , cant remember his name but he is very good, give me a call tomorrow on 79493122 and i explane how to go there .
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: SEAFOX on March 08, 2011, 16:59:45 CET
PP.... are you talking about Reuben the tire repair shop? He just lives around the corner from me. I have seen dingies at his shop but do not know if he actually repairs them.
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: shanook on March 08, 2011, 18:10:41 CET
if he does repairs on dinghys let me know SeaFox as I have a quicksilver that needs repair
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: ggantno1 on March 08, 2011, 20:05:44 CET
The one at M.Skala is Jesmond and the garage  name is Riviera Dinghy repair. he really knows how to work on dinghys but he also knows how to get paid:)
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: SEAFOX on March 08, 2011, 20:28:37 CET
GG - Never heard about this guy, but then I never had a dinghy. I am from M'Scala, having lived here for 28 years but do not know where this garage is.
I am curious where this shop is. I will ask Reuben tomorrow morning, look Jesmomd up and revert with contact details. Its good that "dinghy owners" get to know of such a place. Sure enough, these "marine mechanics/repair shops" know very well how to get paid!!
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: The_Gaffer on March 08, 2011, 20:32:46 CET
There's a guy in marsascala who does repairs.  He's good, a bit costly yes, but gets the job done.
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: fisheye on March 08, 2011, 20:37:15 CET
if you google Riviera Dinghy repair you get the map and address of this guy
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: SEAFOX on March 08, 2011, 20:41:50 CET
Well done Fisheye - using technology that is beyond me at times!! Saved me some time going around the town!
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: baghira on March 08, 2011, 21:19:25 CET
As said previos here is the link
http://maltafishingforum.com/talk/index.php/topic,2054.0.html
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: ggantno1 on March 08, 2011, 23:53:49 CET
his garage is near dell etna restourant exactly at the end of the road . it's the last garage you wil see the sign riviera
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: SEAFOX on March 09, 2011, 14:22:49 CET
Mela GG, Fisheye and Friend Baghira - Out of curiosity I went and found Jesmond's garage. It is as stated very close to Dell' Etna Pizzeria. He was closed but if anybody needs his cell number, its..7942 0436, Tabella fuq il garage reads.."Riviera Inflatable Dinghy Repairs".
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: bahri on March 09, 2011, 21:40:51 CET
bully int!

Is it in the area behind the HSBC branch please?
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: ggantno1 on March 10, 2011, 05:14:36 CET
Idhol mal hsbc  u ibqa sejer dritt sa tarf l ahhar garage
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: bahri on March 10, 2011, 08:41:26 CET
grazzi!

kemm min ghalija dak maghdux jiftah!

nispera li immur s'hemm is Sibt u nghidikhom.
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: ggantno1 on March 10, 2011, 21:54:07 CET
dak wara 5.30pm jiftah fost il gimgha u sibt minn filghodu pero zomm f mohhok li mhux dejjem jiftah . tih cempila jekk ma jkunx hemm ,sipost mal bieb hemm mob number
Title: Re: can anyone recommend someone for an inflatable dinghy repair guy?
Post by: SEAFOX on March 11, 2011, 12:01:41 CET
I gave you the mobile number in one of my psosts, best to call him before you take the long road to M'Scala!!~