Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs)
RIBs are more like traditional boats, with hulls supported by a rigid material, usually fiberglass or aluminum. The main benefits of these boats are superior performance and easy assembly (just inflate the tubes). However, storage can be a problem because they can’t be made smaller than the rigid portion of the boat. Since a RIB is heavier, a davit system is usually required to bring it back onto your boat.
RIBs are more like traditional boats, with hulls supported by a rigid material, usually fiberglass or aluminum. The main benefits of these boats are superior performance and easy assembly (just inflate the tubes). However, storage can be a problem because they can’t be made smaller than the rigid portion of the boat. Since a RIB is heavier, a davit system is usually required to bring it back onto your boat.