Aluminum Rescue RIB Boat vs Aluminum Rescue Inflatable Boat: How choose rescue boat?

The selection of rescue boat determines both boat model/ structure/ quality/ power/ capacity. The two main rescue boats are aluminum rescue RIB Boat and aluminum rescue inflatable boat.  Each with advantages. But how to choose the most suitable one for you. 

Aluminum RIB Boat, also called aluminum semi rigid inflatable boats, abbreviation for ribs,  aluminum hull combined with inflatable tubes, hard aluminum hull provide strucutre strength, inflatable tube with air chambers increase the boat buoyancy and stability. 

Aluminum inflatable boat, fully inflatable boats with aluminum flooring, folding model inflatable boat, easy to pack inside carton or waterproof bag, also connect with inflatable tube and air chambers to keep boat balance on water all the way. 

(1). What is aluminum rescue rib boat? 

Aluminum Rescue RIB boat designed used in rough waters on deep ocean sea. Connect hard aluminum hull and inflatable boat tubes. Aluminum hull made from Aluminum 5083 by CCS, used in different waters, lake, river, ocean or saltwaters. Hull strcture designed and calculated according to boat structure algorithm. 

(2). What is aluminum rescue inflatable boat? 

Aluminum rescue inflatable boat, with folding model aluminum floor, install one piece by one piece, whole inflatable boat also can equip with plywood/ high pressure air deck floor. Normal transom for waterproof plywood, also can do with more durable aluminum or HDPE transom. All inflatable accept length/ width/ tube diameter customization. Color/ shape also can choose as demand. 

(3). Aluminum Rescue RIB Boat vs Aluminum Rescue Inflatable Boat 

* Performance Comparision

Aluminum Rescue RIB boat more suitable be used in rough waters or deep ocean.  Because of the heavy duty aluminum  hull, more stable and rigid, which provides the rib boat stability and impact through waves in the sea. Aluminum hard hull can handle large power outboard motor, equip with cabin console, suspension driver system and jockey seats, ideal choice for aluminum rescue rib boat. 

Aluminum Rescue Inflatable boat more suitable for lakes or river usage, fully inflatable design is less stable and heavy duty than aluminum rib boat. Max power also limited, slower speed with less power outboard engine, better for shallow water rescue inflatable boat. 

* Durability 

Aluminum rescue rib boat because with heavy duty aluminum hull, can bear big waves impact and corrosion resistance. Lifetime is much longer than aluminum inflatable boat. Because the aluminum hull outside with power painting process, much reduce the damage for the salt water usage. 

Aluminum rescue inflatable boat the fold model inflatable floor, duribilitay can not compare with aluminum rigid hull. Also need maintenance regularly to avoid the tube leak. 

* Portability and Storage 

Aluminum rescue rib boat most time will dock on the marina or in the river, also can store in the garage. 

Just the tube can be deflate. 

Aluminum inflatable boat, tube deflate/ floor set in several pieces, easy to pack inside the carton or bag. 

* Price 

Aluminum resuce rib boat cost normally expensive than aluminum inflatable boat. 

Hull production cost is much higher. But also should confirm the tube material/ boat length and accessories.