RIBS & SIB’s

This section is about RIBS and SIBs including the world’s first folding RIB ( F-RIB), Honwave’s ( Best selling and most stable SIB’s on the market)

Terminology

SIB’s      = Soft inflatable boat

RIB’s     = Rigid Inflatable Boat

F-RIB’s = Folding RIB.

 

SIB’s    

Pro’s                                                                Con’s

Light                                                                    Have a soft hull so can puncture (especially if beached)

Don’t need a trailer                                          Can be fiddly to put up

Cheapest option                                                Not recommended over 4 Meters

Easy to use                                                         No need for a trailer

Not as stable as F-RIB and RIB’s

Often used for: Tenders, inshore and coastal waters, taking to remote locations due to not needing to tow a trailer.

F-RIB’s

Pro’s                                                               Con’s

Light                                                                    More expensive than a SIB

Don’t need a trailer                                          Limited to 4.6 Meters

Cheapest option                                                No centre consoles

Easy to use                                                         No Inbuilt storage

No need for a trailer

Solid Floor so can be beached

Planes at low speeds

Often used for: Tenders, inshore and coastal waters, Beaching on islands,  Fishing, towing rings and other toys, taking to remote locations due to not needing to tow a trailer.

RIBS

Pro’s                                                               Con’s

Wide range of sizes                                         Expensive

Different hull shapes                                      Need’s a trailer

Range of seating options                               Cost of trailer

Better for long cruses

Some have inbuilt fuel tanks

Rated for bigger engines

Often used for: Inshore,  offshore coastal waters, Beaching on islands,  Fishing, towing rings and other toys.