| Rigid hull inflatable boats (RIBs) offer numerous | | | | inflatable boats vary considerably. They are used |
| benefits for a very wide range of different needs. | | | | in the oil industry as ferries for personnel and |
| What are these boats? How can you benefit | | | | more. They are used in small commercial fishing |
| from a rigid hull inflatable boat? In order to | | | | operations and they also play a role in numerous |
| understand the benefits provided by these | | | | other commercial aspects where operations must |
| vessels, you will first need to know a bit more | | | | take place on or over water. |
| about them, as well as the industries and areas | | | | Because RIBs offer enhanced performance and |
| where they see use in the modern world. | | | | stability, they can play a significant role in the |
| What Is an RIB? | | | | transport of employees from one location to |
| An RIB is a unique fusion, or hybrid, involving | | | | another, without the concerns that come from |
| elements from two traditionally separate types of | | | | traditional types of boat construction. |
| vessel. You will find that most rigid hull inflatable | | | | Sports - Sports usage of RIBs is also vast and |
| boats make use of a rigid hull made of metal or | | | | varied. Because they use hulls designed for |
| fiberglass, mated to an inflatable ring or featuring | | | | hydroplaning, rigid hull inflatable boats have better |
| inflatable air chambers within or around the hull. | | | | performance than their traditional counterparts, |
| The reason for this design is that it provides the | | | | making them the ideal solution for any water |
| best mixture of stability, handling and buoyancy. | | | | sport where speed is a critical component, such |
| For instance, here are the benefits associated | | | | as skiing, parasailing and more. |
| with each type of technology used in RIB | | | | Cruising - RIBs can make ideal cruising boats, as |
| construction: | | | | they provide more comfort than their fully |
| Rigid Hull - Better performance over water, | | | | fiberglass or metal counterparts, while |
| including better tracking and handling over all types | | | | simultaneously offering better performance, more |
| of water surfaces | | | | stability and enhanced buoyancy. For instance, for |
| Inflatables - Better buoyancy, greater stability and | | | | those wishing to enjoy a relaxing cruise, rigid hull |
| more safety through redundant air chambers | | | | inflatable boats provide a firm platform, without |
| What Industries Use Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats? | | | | sacrificing speed or agility, as a larger boat might. |
| You'll find that RIBs play an important role in a | | | | This helps to ensure that you are able to enjoy |
| very wide range of different industries, ranging | | | | as leisurely a cruise as you might wish. |
| from commercial interests to divers to the | | | | Racing - While it might seem counterintuitive to |
| military and everything in between. Here, you'll find | | | | think that rigid hull inflatable boats make good |
| a bit about each different type and why RIBs | | | | racers, it is certainly true. This is due to their |
| benefit the industry. | | | | unique hull design, which allows them to handle |
| Diving - Divers routinely use RIBs in their efforts, | | | | quite well on water, combined with their lighter |
| because these boats offer better stability on the | | | | weight, thanks to the inflatable aspects of the |
| surface. Having a reliable base from which to | | | | boat. This combination results in better power, |
| launch dive operations is vital, but not every diver | | | | better performance and higher speeds attainable |
| can make use of larger ships. Therefore, RIBs can | | | | than a comparably sized traditional boat. You'll find |
| be used with ease, as they come in a very wide | | | | RIBs used throughout the boat racing industry, |
| range of sizes and prices. | | | | from friendly competitions to sponsored events |
| Rescue - Rigid hull inflatable boats play a significant | | | | and everything in between. |
| role in aquatic rescue scenarios. These types of | | | | As you can see, rigid hull inflatable boats play a |
| boats are routinely used by the Coast Guard, as | | | | role in a wide range of different industries and |
| well as by park services to rescue those trapped | | | | areas on the water. They are ideal for use on the |
| through accident and happenstance. One of the | | | | ocean, on the lake, river or anywhere else. In |
| reasons that these boats are used so frequently | | | | addition, thanks to their wide range of styles and |
| is that they have greater stability in storms and | | | | sizes, you can find an RIB that will provide you |
| rough waters, thanks to their integrated inflation | | | | with all the benefits that you need, whether you |
| ring or tubes. | | | | intend to venture out for some deep-sea fishing, |
| This helps to ensure that the boat is able to | | | | or want to enjoy waterskiing on the local lake. |
| withstand conditions that would sink other ships, | | | | Rigid hull inflatable boats are the single best option |
| enabling rescuers to arrive on the scene and | | | | for anyone who demands the most stability, |
| reliably extract people from their dire situation. | | | | performance and value for their money. |
| Commercial - Commercial uses for rigid hull | | | | |