IBS Marine Supplies

IBS Marine Supplies, distributor of spares for inflatable boats and RIBs

IBS Marine Supplies presents itself as a distributor of spares and components for most inflatable boat and RIB brands. According to its own description, its customers include RIB manufacturers, boat dealers and large marine supply stores. The company states that it has over 30 years of experience in the marine sector and a large inventory, as well as offering a fast and personalised service.

Product catalogue and categories

The catalogue is organised into several product families:

• Maintenance and boat care: adhesives, glues and sealants; solvents such as acetone, MEK, toluene and Bostik M501; Hypalon, PVC and polyurethane fabrics, with roll, offcut and seam tape options; professional and emergency repair kits; resins, GRP, epoxy and fillers; valve replacement kits; cleaners, UV protectors and cleaning kits; paints, antifouling and stencil kits.
• Pumps and inflators: electric, foot and hand pumps from the Bravo brand, hoses and pump spares, as well as a range of SUP pumps.
• Valves and accessories: inflation and pressure relief valves, pressure gauges and spares, inflation adaptors, caps and valve tools.
• Safety: lifejacket rearming kits, lifejacket spares, EVDS electronic flares, lifebuoy lights, strobe lights, Tron marker lights and Echomax radar reflectors.
• Boat parts and fittings: PVC and Hypalon components (cones, D-patches, rubbing strakes, handles, cleats, oar pads), seats and spares, Igloo ice chests, plastic and aluminium hatches, flexible and rigid fuel tanks, air deck floors, inflatable keels, speed tubes, slatted floors, replacement RIB tubes, outboard brackets, PropGuard, transom pads, boarding ladders, keel protection, bailers and drains, launching wheels, oars, paddles, kayak and SUP, and rowlocks.
• Accessories: Easy Lift snap davit kits for bathing platform or transom mount, davit kits and bridles, GRP consoles, seats and stainless steel products, bottle holders, foot straps, navigation frames, ski masts and towing eyes.

Brands and compatibility

The company states that it holds stocks of spares for inflatable boats from brands such as Avon, Bombard, Valiant, Vanguard, Quicksilver, Sunsport, Zodiac, Wetline, Waveline, Excel, Tornado, XS, Ribcraft, Ribeye, Ribtec, Honwave, Brig, Narwhal, Metzeler, Tinker and Suzumar, among others. It also sells products from brands such as Bostik, Bravo, Ceredi, Daniamant, Echomax, Halkey Roberts (HR), IBS, Jotron, Leafield Marine, Odeo, Quicksilver and United Moulders. It also indicates that it can source spares for Quicksilver GRP boats.

Retubing service

IBS Marine Supplies offers a retubing service for most RIB brands, including Valiant, Zodiac, Bombard and Narwhal, in PVC, polyurethane and Hypalon fabrics. If a product does not appear on the spares website, the company invites customers to call or use its spares enquiry page.

Technical information and customer service

The company makes available to users a large collection of instruction sheets, information sheets and safety data sheets. The website includes news, catalogue, information about Vanguard Ribs and shipping sections. It also has a customer area with login, order history and terms and conditions.

Business profile

IBS Marine Supplies describes itself as a leading distributor of spares and components for most inflatable and RIB brands, with RIB manufacturers, dealers and marine stores among its buyers. The company states that it selects high-quality products at competitive prices and supports its activity with decades of experience in the marine sector.

Location and contact

Unit 5 7 Airfield Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 3TQ · Phone: 01621 744250 · Email: info@ibsparts.co.uk · Hours: Monday : 9:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday : 9:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday : 9:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday : 9:00AM - 5:00PM Friday : 9:00AM - 5:00PM