| If you spend any time in or around the water | | | | nervous about small boats, or especially scuba |
| then you probably own or have considered | | | | divers who need to flip backwards into the water |
| owning an inflatable boat. | | | | and pull themselves up and into the boats. |
| There are many uses for inflatable boats and | | | | Why Choose An Inflatable Boat? There are a |
| many people own them for a variety of very | | | | number of reasons why inflatable boats make a |
| different reasons. | | | | better choice than the more traditional aluminum |
| What Can I Use An Inflatable Boat For? Inflatable | | | | or fiberglass boats. Depending on why you need a |
| boats were originally used in the Navy to haul | | | | small boat will depend on why you are better off |
| cargo and missiles back and forth to larger ships. | | | | with an inflatable. |
| Eventually the inflatable boats moved into the | | | | If you are a fisherman, a lightweight inflatable |
| recreational market for fishing, personal | | | | canoe makes a much better choice than a |
| transportation and for tenders on larger boats, | | | | traditional hard shell canoe. With an inflatable you |
| particularly yachts. | | | | will be able to carry the boat to the river or lake |
| Some other uses are: Scuba diving Search and | | | | by yourself, which is very handy if you prefer to |
| rescue Emergency lifeboats Security patrol Law | | | | fish by yourself. Also you will be able to transport |
| enforcement Fishing and hunting Pleasure Water | | | | the boat to and from your fishing site easier and |
| sports Many others What Are Some Benefits Of | | | | without fear of scratching your vehicle if you |
| An Inflatable Boat? There are many advantages | | | | choose to transport it on top of the vehicle. |
| to an inflatable boat over a hard sided boat, but | | | | If you are a yacht owner looking for a tender for |
| to see the true benefits you really need to know | | | | your larger craft an inflatable boat is the best |
| what you plan on using your boat for. | | | | choice for a few reasons. It is very important to |
| Are They Heavy? Inflatable boats are extremely | | | | yacht owners that they not scratch their beautiful |
| lightweight in comparison to more traditional hard | | | | boats with an inflatable, those concerns are |
| sided boats. And the fact that they are light | | | | virtually eliminated, because these boats are made |
| weight makes them an excellent choice for many | | | | from materials that are soft and will not mark the |
| people. | | | | surfaces of other boats. |
| This is great if you are using your boat for fishing. | | | | Also, because inflatable boats are lightweight they |
| Instead of towing a regular dinghy or canoe | | | | can easily be brought on board when the yacht is |
| behind your vehicle you will be able to strap your | | | | under sail. |
| inflatable boat to the roof of your car or even | | | | However, just because you have an inflatable |
| strap it into the bed of your truck. | | | | does not mean that you cannot attach a trolling |
| The lightweight nature of the inflatable boat is | | | | motor to it. In fact most inflatable boats allow |
| excellent if you need to pull your boat up on the | | | | quite large motors to be attached to them. |
| shore of the lake, or river during a fishing trip. | | | | Although many inflatable boats are not built for |
| One or two people can easily pull an inflatable boat | | | | performance and speed, some are built for speed |
| up on shore a safe distance. | | | | and efficiency. However, even if you have a |
| What About Stability? A big concern of most | | | | motor you should always carry paddles with you |
| people have when they are considering an | | | | and you should always wear a life jacket. |
| inflatable boat over a more traditional boat is the | | | | All Purpose Inflatable Boats Inflatable boats are |
| stability of the inflatable. Will it be tipsy or | | | | much more than the image of a blow up boat |
| unsteady when you are standing in it? This is a | | | | that you played with in the pool as a child. You |
| major and very common misconception of most | | | | can now attach motors to these boats, put boat |
| people. In fact, an inflatable boat is generally much | | | | seats in them and even drive through the ocean |
| more stable than a traditional boat. | | | | surf at top speeds. This is much more than the |
| Because of their buoyancy tubes, inflatable boats | | | | boat that you remember as a child! You can get |
| are actually known for their incredible stability. And | | | | inflatable kayaks, inflatable canoes, inflatable |
| because of these buoyancy tubes these boats | | | | rowboats and fishing boats. No matter what you |
| actually sit flat in the water which makes them | | | | need a small boat for there is an inflatable boat |
| virtually impossible to flip over. This is a great | | | | that is perfect for your needs |
| feature for people who might be a little bit | | | | |