Welcome! My Quality Inflatable Boats would like to discuss some information on the different types of inflatable boats on the market today. Since inflatable boats have been around since the 1800’s, there have been many technical advances. I hope the following information helps you to select an inflatable boat best suited for you and your adventures.
The original inflatable boat, which is still sold today, consists of a soft floor and inflatable collar. These boats are called dinghies and can be used by sailboat owners and small power boat owners. They do not have keels and usually allow for only small outboards up to 2.5 hp. The next type of inflatable boat is the roll up. These are available in high pressure air deck models, aluminum deck models and wood deck models. These boats have keels and are considered “sport boats”. With enough horsepower these inflatable boats can come up on plane and achieve speeds up to 30 mph. These boats are a great asset for sail and power boat owners, especially those whom want to store the inflatable rolled up when not in use. When you want something quick to assemble and disassemble the high pressure air deck is the right choice of the three types discussed. If you are not planning on disassembling the inflatable very often you might consider the aluminum deck or the wood deck model. These are a bit heavier, but the aluminum or wood deck can be better for activities such as fishing.
The next type of inflatable boat is the RIB, which stands for Rigid Inflatable Boat. These boats have hard hulls with an inflatable collar. These boats are now the most popular type of inflatable. The RIB's provide the most stable ride and offer the best performance. RIB hulls are usually made of fiberglass, but you can find them made of aluminum, which is lighter or in plastic, which is also light and very strong. These boats can range in sizes from 8 feet to 55 feet in length.
The last type of inflatable boat, which is fast becoming the most desirable of all the inflatable boats produced, are the console RIB's. These boats offer deluxe seating with backrests and full consoles with steering systems. Typically on these inflatables you will get electric start and power trim with this type of outboard. These consoles RIB's are used on larger yachts as tenders. They may also be purchased and towed to a destination by smaller power boats or sailboats. Many inflatable boats are being sold to non-boat owners and these become their primary boat.
To wrap things up, I have given you a quick “tour” of the different kinds of inflatable boats. So, the last two pieces of information that I want to share with you are the two major types of boat materials that are used in the making of the tube collar and the three types of hull materials being used today. Most of the boats sold in California, Florida and warmer climates are made from Hypalon coating over a combination of a neoprene and vinyl material. Hypalon is a trademark for chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM), which is noted for its resistance to chemicals, temperature extremes, and UV. (It was a product of DuPont Performance Elastomers, a subsidiary of DuPont-as my chemist husband so eloquently points out whenever I start discussing Hypalon). The Hypalon coated material offers the longest warranty, up to 10 years from some manufacturers. The other most popular coating is PVC, this is a type of vinyl with the PVC coating for UV protection. It is heavy duty and an excellent material for inflatables. My Quality Inflatable Boats use supported polyester fabric (1,100 Korean Dtex Plastomer) with PVC coating for resilience against all that mother nature throws at us. PVC is less expensive than Hypalon coating, and it can be machine glued or hand glued for even better durability. The major difference between the Hypalon and PVC coatings is the ability of Hypalon to handle UV rays better than the PVC coating. Hypalon is the best coating for any boat that is going to be stored outside on the deck of a yacht or on a davit system. The PVC material boats are best suited to the roll up boats I mentioned earlier.
The next type of inflatable boat is the RIB, which stands for Rigid Inflatable Boat. These boats have hard hulls with an inflatable collar. These boats are now the most popular type of inflatable. The RIB's provide the most stable ride and offer the best performance. RIB hulls are usually made of fiberglass, but you can find them made of aluminum, which is lighter or in plastic, which is also light and very strong. These boats can range in sizes from 8 feet to 55 feet in length.
The last type of inflatable boat, which is fast becoming the most desirable of all the inflatable boats produced, are the console RIB's. These boats offer deluxe seating with backrests and full consoles with steering systems. Typically on these inflatables you will get electric start and power trim with this type of outboard. These consoles RIB's are used on larger yachts as tenders. They may also be purchased and towed to a destination by smaller power boats or sailboats. Many inflatable boats are being sold to non-boat owners and these become their primary boat.
To wrap things up, I have given you a quick “tour” of the different kinds of inflatable boats. So, the last two pieces of information that I want to share with you are the two major types of boat materials that are used in the making of the tube collar and the three types of hull materials being used today. Most of the boats sold in California, Florida and warmer climates are made from Hypalon coating over a combination of a neoprene and vinyl material. Hypalon is a trademark for chlorosulfonated polyethylene (CSPE) synthetic rubber (CSM), which is noted for its resistance to chemicals, temperature extremes, and UV. (It was a product of DuPont Performance Elastomers, a subsidiary of DuPont-as my chemist husband so eloquently points out whenever I start discussing Hypalon). The Hypalon coated material offers the longest warranty, up to 10 years from some manufacturers. The other most popular coating is PVC, this is a type of vinyl with the PVC coating for UV protection. It is heavy duty and an excellent material for inflatables. My Quality Inflatable Boats use supported polyester fabric (1,100 Korean Dtex Plastomer) with PVC coating for resilience against all that mother nature throws at us. PVC is less expensive than Hypalon coating, and it can be machine glued or hand glued for even better durability. The major difference between the Hypalon and PVC coatings is the ability of Hypalon to handle UV rays better than the PVC coating. Hypalon is the best coating for any boat that is going to be stored outside on the deck of a yacht or on a davit system. The PVC material boats are best suited to the roll up boats I mentioned earlier.
Well, I have thrown a lot of information to you in such a small space, so I hope that it all made sense to you in your decision-making process. Please feel free to visit our website at www.myqualityinflatableboats.com for more information and pricing on several types of inflatable boats.
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