A rigid inflatable boat consists of inflatable pontoons surrounding a rigid fiberglass or aluminum hull. Models run the gamut from small tenders to deluxe craft of significant length.
Popular for nautical recreation, its seagoing qualities make this an excellent work vessel. These craft are used for rescue, as pilot boats and in many other professional applications.
The inflatable pontoons are usually glued to the rigid hull. On some models, the pontoon slides into a slot along the length of the hull, making it easier to change the craft's "skin." They usually use outboard motors, but larger versions can be equipped with an inboard. The rigid hull allows for a variety of configurations and equipment including steering consoles and even cabins.
Each model is authorized for a maximum number of occupants. Intended use will also influence choice of model. Some brands are aimed primarily at professionals, while others offer a variety of configurations for fishing, towing sports or other activities.
- Large carrying capacity
- Seaworthy
- Shallow draft
- Light; low fuel consumption
- Trailerable
- UV and puncture damage to pontoons
- Expensive
- Only large models have cabins
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, side console) GENERATION 400 Walker Bay Boats
4m 
13' 1"ft
Thre are some nice improvements on the 390 for 2012. The new Generation 400 has extended tubes to further improve early planing performance and stability at high speeds, while still maintaining...
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, side console, sundeck) D.540 Selva Marine - Ribs
5,35m 17' 7"ft
Here we present the D.540, attractive and exciting as every model of the Evolution Line, an advantageous mixture of the recreational and sporty boat, of beauty and safety....
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, center console, sundeck, roll-bar) 630 COMFORT Valiant
6,3m 20' 8"ft
This versatile day cruising Rib has been designed with the whole family in mind; it is the ideal boat for a weekend touring inland waters, ocean coast navigation, sunbathing and swimming. The 630 Comfort will impress you with its overall performance on the water; this model appeals to people looking for...
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Rigid inflatable boat (outboard) 02198-270/470 Eval
4,7m 15' 5"ft
INFLATABLE RIB BOATS NEPTUNE RIB boats are the flagship of the Company’s leisure boats. Their deep “V” fiberglass hull provides stable and precise handling with exceptional performance. Their aerodynamic figure in conjunction with their rigid construction allows for trouble-free high speeds and conforms to the highest safety...
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7,4m 24' 3"ft
Evolved from a long line of Navy RIB Zodiac’s Sea Rib Responders are built for Military use, so their hulls are reinforced to take the maximum G forces that are applied when fully laden and powered at maximum speed. They are simple, functional, tough,...
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3,29m 10' 10"ft
The Avon SEASPORT JET range, famous for its great design, quality and performance has now been renewed and enriched with a new SEASPORT JET 380 to offer even more to its customers. POWERFUL AND RELIABLE ENGINE SEASPORT...
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, side console, sundeck) SUN RIDER 550 BOMBARD
5,5m 18' 1"ft
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Inflatable boat : rigid inflatable tender (outboard) 22.529 / 22.530 / 22.531 / 22.532 Osculati
3,3m 10' 10"ft
Perfect seaworthiness, ideal for users...
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, center console, sundeck) ADRENALINA 8.5 Lomac
8,5m 27' 11"ft
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Inflatable boat : equipped rigid inflatable tender (jet propulsion, side console) 4.0 JETSET Arimar
3,97m 13' 0"ft
JetSet is a complete range of 4 m and 4.4 m dinghies with water-jet propulsion, powered with high performance engines of European production, delivering up to 143 Hp. These tenders...
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Rigid inflatable boat (outboard, side console) 350 AMANZI Mercury Outboards
3,5m 11' 6"ft
Incredibly Complete With a standard list of features and options like no other inflatable boat in its class, the Amanzi is the perfect “get you there in style” boat....
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Rigid inflatable boat (jet-ski propelled) PROJET Rayglass Boats
6,1m 20' 0"ft
Rayglass Boats have always come up with innovative ideas and its new Protector Projet is no exception. It is completely different to anything...
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Cabin rigid inflatable boat (outboard, sundeck, roll-bar, toilet) TEMPEST 1000 WA Capelli
9,6m 31' 6"ft
The Tempest 1000 WA is the result of a process that the boatyard has pursued in order to manufacture high-end users’ units, more and more technological, comfortable and big. The living zone has a generous relaxing sofa that can turn into a double bed, a cooking area with sink, cooker and STD refrigerator and some cabinets. A practical separated toilet with WC, washbasin, mirror and cabinet...
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Rigid inflatable boat (outboard, side console) ST 410 Challenger Sur Marine
4,1m 13' 5"ft
The new ST 410 CHALLENGER from SURMARINE is the bigger of the range. With its italian design and high quality finishings,...
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, twin engine, center console, sundeck) STRIDER 10 Sacs
9,9m 32' 6"ft
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2,85m 9' 4"ft
The Jet 285 and Turbojet 285 opens up a world of fun to yacht owners. Lightweight and compact, they are suitable for fitment aboard many mid-sized production yachts either in the garage or positioned on the bathing platform. They will fire up at a turn...
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (jet propulsion, center console, roll-bar) R 26 D Rupert Marine
8m 26' 3"ft
Rupert are uncompromising vessels for the most demanding users. With hundreds of boats sold and many years of professional use, Rupert's boats are truly tried and tested. We have used the collected experience...
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, side console, sundeck) WINNER 585 Nuova Jolly
5,72m 18' 9"ft
It's bigger than its size. It has two relaxation areas: the one astern you obtain by reclining the back of the seat, which allows...
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5,1m 16' 9"ft
The ASIS Open Cruising line of boats is built safe, strong and reliable. It’s designed deep V-hull gives you the best performance and handling...
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, center console, roll-bar) 650 TOPLINE Tiger Marine
6,7m 22' 0"ft
Topline Series has been quite spectacular bringing a new standard of sophistication and style to the world of rigid inflatable boating. Topline...
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, center console, roll-bar) CLS 568 SPORT nautica
5,65m 18' 6"ft
Cls 568 Sport CONSTRUCTION Nautica Cls srl DESIGNER Uff.Tecn. Cls srl KEEL Reinforced fiberglass SECTION PNEUMATICS Neopropene Hypalon 1670 dtex ( -Orca- )...
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8m 26' 3"ft
The Tornado 7.8m model is one of the most versatile and capable offshore Ribs in it’s class. The 7.8m Tornado is a Rib with a remarkable pedigree and performance...
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Equipped rigid inflatable boat (outboard, side console, roll-bar) G480L GRAND Inflatable Boats
4,8m 15' 9"ft
The GOLDEN LINE Rider pushes the envelope in contemporary naval architecture and engineering. But it's also about Elegance and...
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8,25m 27' 1"ft
Euro Offshore Services’ achievements on the water would not have been possible without an on-going extensive program of design, manufacturing and process assessment throughout...
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Cabin rigid inflatable boat (in-board, center console) ADVENTURE 33 C-RIB
10m 32' 10"ft
When function, rough water handling and reliability are paramount. Our Adventure range can be supplied in a variety of configurations and specifications but all variants are...
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Inflatable boat : rigid inflatable tender (outboard) 2.7M Qingdao Lian Ya Boat Co
2,7m 8' 10"ft
RIB Boat,Rigid inflatable boat,hypalon boat, boat,pvc boat,ribs, motor boat, rescue boat,sport boats, Model HYP240 HYP270 Overall...
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Rigid inflatable boat (outboard, stepped hull, carbon, center console, roll-bar, teak deck) U.69 UFO
6,9m 22' 8"ft
As luck would have it! On this summer weekend morning, radiant sunlight shines across the bay. You climb aboard the teak deck and slide your bags into the lined lockers. Slipping between the pontoons, the U69 enters the channel. Passers-by turn their heads, this RIB doesn't pass unnoticed. You quietly increase the revs, with your family settled on the giant sunbathing area. Taking to the open water,...
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Rigid inflatable boat (outboard) STRIKE Scorpion RIBs
9m 29' 6"ft
Striking in looks and Striking to drive, one of three models that uses our redefined stepped hull, which has been two years in development and incorporates our low wake technology. The...
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Rigid inflatable boat (jet-ski propelled) WAVE BOAT 575 Sealver
5,75m 18' 10"ft
Give space to your emotions SEALVER based near Bordeaux (France) is a firm that creates manufactures and put on sales nautical products. Sealver created a unique concept for jet lovers: the WAVE BOAT....
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Rigid inflatable boat (passenger boat, inboard, with enclosed cockpit) ZEPHYR Hike Metal Products
11,89m 39' 0"ft
This custom RHIB, the “Zephyr” was designed and built to operate as part of the Blue Heron Fleet of Tobermory, Ontario, touring Flowerpot...
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Rigid inflatable boat (work-boat, outboard) PRO 520 Pro-Safe
5,2m 17' 1"ft
Pro 520 In the past 3 years, more than 50 pieces of the relatively small model, Pro 520, have been delivered to various rescue services. This...
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Rigid inflatable boat (utility, in-board, center console) MR 1450 Madera Ribs
14,5m 47' 7"ft
Madera Ribs operate in the most difficult conditions and have proven their worth for professional and military use. We co-operate with our customers...
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Cabin rigid inflatable boat (utility, in-board) ALN 097 - WAVE PROTECTOR Alnmaritec
12m 39' 4"ft
The ‘AWSAN’ is one of the new Wave Protector class of fast patrol boats which has been developed in conjunction with Camarc Limited. She has a double chine deep vee hull providing her with high speed performance and...
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Inflatable boat : equipped rigid inflatable tender (jet propulsion, center console) Aermarine
2,5m 8' 2"ft
Two models which complete the already extensive range of 5 jet tenders offered by Aermarine. Designed to satisfy the most demanding owners, they make...
