| A rigid inflatable boat is defined as a
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| | Although the tubes deflate for storage,
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| hard-hulled boat with air inflatable
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| | RIBs are not compact, and hence, many
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| collars. RIB hulls are made of fiberglass,
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| | boaters keep them on trailers, on deck, on
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| aluminum or composite materials. The soft
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| | their swim step, or on davits.
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| bumpers or fenders, called "sponsons," can
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| | Rigid inflatable boats are the best
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| be air tubes, or all foam systems. These
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| | performers, and hence, the most expensive.
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| boats are powered by a variety of motors
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| | Their rigid fiberglass hulls attached to
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| and usually come from the manufacturer as
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| | inflated tubes combine the lightweight
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| a package boat with tube, motor and
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| | stability and buoyancy of inflatable boats
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| trailer.
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| | with the speed, maneuverability,
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| Rigid inflatable boats are more like
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| | directional stability, and fuel efficiency
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| traditional boats, with hulls supported by
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| | of rigid boats.
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| a rigid material. The main benefits of
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| | The beauty of these hard bottom hulled and
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| these boats are superior performance and
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| | collared boats is that the tube/collar has
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| easy assembly. To assemble, one simply has
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| | flotation, adds stability, and self
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| to inflate the tubes. However, storage can
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| | fendering meaning that the RIB wont
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| be a problem because they cant be made
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| | scratch other hulls. These features of the
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| smaller than the rigid portion of the
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| | sponson provide enhanced sea keeping
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| boat. Since an RIB is heavier, a davit
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| | ability, better absorption of shock from
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| system (crane like device) is usually
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| | waves on impact, easier boarding of other
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| required to bring it back onto the boat.
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| | vessels, high visibility, increased swamp
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| Rigid inflatable boats can accommodate
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| | buoyancy, and increased stability while
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| larger outboard motors than other boats of
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| | stationary and under way.
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| comparable size, and perform almost as
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| | Rigid inflatable boats have evolved from
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| well as rigid boats, especially in tight
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| | an all-inflatable dinghy to a deep V
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| turns, but without the bulk and weight. A
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| | hard-hulled boat. RIBs are ideal for use
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| one-piece hull and deck provides
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| | in rescue operations, boarding operations,
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| comfortable, non-skid footing and a stable
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| | tenders for ships and yachts, and shuttle
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| platform for skiing, diving or fishing.
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| | vehicles for tourist industries.
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