The 32' River Freighter is a rugged hard-deck, inflatable hull, self-bailing workboat currently used for a variety of missions including general transport, geophysical research, construction support, surf zone exploration, oil for boats spill clean-up support, and even brine shrimp harvesting. The diamond plate for boats aluminum alloy deck provides a solid and secure working platform for boats with a sturdy transom for mounting single or twin outboard motors. The rugged inflatable pontoons provide an excellent boat fender, absorbing firm hits without damage to the boat or another vessel. The self-bailing feature ensures a buoyant platform regardless of water taken over the deck. The pontoons provide more stability in rough water than standard mono hull designs.