| Inflatable boats are portable and | | | | performance. The V-keel also gives |
| lightweight and can run at high speeds. | | | | additional buoyancy. |
| What was once used by Europeans as a | | | | If you are looking for speed in your |
| vehicle to transport torpedoes and cargo | | | | inflatable boat, then high-performance |
| discreetly has now evolved into a | | | | hull inflatable boats are for you. They |
| vehicle for recreational purposes. | | | | are designed to give you high speed yet |
| Whether you are using it for the fishing | | | | maintain excellent handling. The speed |
| season, for one of your summer trips, or | | | | is produced by small speed tubes |
| just for touring around during the | | | | attached below the regular collar that |
| weekend, you can find an inflatable boat | | | | propel your boat and allow you to speed |
| that suits your taste. You can find four | | | | over the water. This type of inflatable |
| types of inflatable boats: yacht | | | | boat is recommended for expert boaters, |
| tenders, V-hulls, high-performance | | | | since there have been various boating |
| hulls, and rigid-hulled inflatable boats | | | | accidents involving this type of boats. |
| (RIBs). | | | | A rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB), as |
| If you are a first-time inflatable boat | | | | the name implies, has fiberglass |
| buyer, it is recommended that you | | | | rigid-hulls mated to an inflatable |
| purchase a yacht tender-type boat. This | | | | collar. This type of boat combines the |
| kind was designed as an all-purpose boat | | | | buoyancy and stability of inflatable |
| boasting maximum safety and stability. | | | | boats and the excellent handling |
| The only downside to these types of | | | | characteristics of a conventional boat. |
| inflatable boats is that they cannot be | | | | You can even find larger versions of |
| used for towing. It cannot be equipped | | | | RIB's that have console configurations, |
| with a motor. Nor can it be used for | | | | seating layouts and other features you |
| rowing, as compared to other kinds of | | | | would normally find in larger |
| inflatable boats. | | | | conventional fiberglass vessels. These |
| V-hull inflatable boats have a moderate | | | | RIBs are best if you seek performance |
| V-keel at the bottom of the boat when | | | | and handling along with versatility, |
| you inflate it fully. The keel allows | | | | stability and passenger comfort. You can |
| you to cut through the water cleanly, | | | | use RIBs as yacht tenders or fishing and |
| adding to its ease of handling and | | | | sport boats. |