![]() Unfortunately the fiberglass hull under the inflatable makes them considerably heavier and much more expensive. Such hard hull inflatables are capable of higher speeds and are more stable in rough water. Moving up to a very popular class of inflatables, is the "RIB," meaning "rigid inflatable boat." RIB inflatables resemble a fiberglass hull with inflatable tubes attached to the gunnels. On models where outboard motors are added, the transom must be rigid. ![]() ![]() Basic inflatables have a PVC bottom, giving you a soft bottom to walk on, but most insert aluminum or wooden sheets to provide a fixed floor that makes it easier to stand on. In pontoon construction, its the things you dont see that add up to better performance today and durability that lasts for years. We begin the series with " inflatable boats." Inflatable boats are made of flexible tubes containing pressurized air or gas. To help boaters navigate through the realities of boat types, I present a series of articles that reveal some of the not frequently advertised characteristics of different boat types, in order to help you, the boat buyer, select a boat type that is right for you. The more a boat is designed to fit into a specific "type" category, the less efficiently it will work in a different category. With the advances in design and types of boats now available, this is not as simple as it may seem. When a person buys a boat today, he or she must first decide the "type' of boat that most interests them.
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