Probably, the popularity of inflatable boats will never disappear, since there are very, very many who like to swim on them. But how can you choose the right one for yourself so that it serves you for a long time, reliably and efficiently? Modern manufacturers focus most on 2 types of materials: hipalon and PVC. Here the choice comes down to budget. Of course, PVC is much cheaper for repairs as well. And hypalon, in turn, pays for its price with better resistance to abrasion and chemical influences, and therefore it is better to take it for intensive use. PVC is perfect for moderate recreation (fishing, hunting, family vacations), and is usually in great demand for such cases.
Inflatable boat models:
1. Rowing – suitable for fishing and hunting. Very easy to use and in appearance. It has only a few cylinders and is divided into component parts (if something suddenly happens in one of the compartments, it will have little effect on the boat itself).
2. Motor - has outboard engines and a more rigid bottom, and is also characterized by much better speed; here you can buy an inflatable motor boat .
3. RIB - the floor is equipped with sheets of aluminum or plastic and is therefore more durable. It also has a very high speed and is designed for several people. Perfect for fishing in large bodies of water.
They are structurally divided into the following inflatable boats:
1. Flat-bottomed slate - very compact, lightweight and easy to transport. They also quickly make a working boat and vice versa. They have a bottom with minimal rigidity.
2. With a hard bottom - here there is a cylinder between the floorboards and the fabric bottom. Thanks to it, such a boat will be very convenient to use in planing mode.
3. With an inflatable hard bottom - they use flooring instead of floorboards. And the air is launched under very high pressure, but still the rigidity is less than that of inflatable boats with pads. But for its part it is characterized by lower weight and speed of bringing it to working readiness.
One of the main criteria is size:
• 2 - 2.8 m – for one person;
• 3 – 3, 6m – for two;
• 3, 7 – 4, 3m – for three;
• More – for four.
When you have decided on a boat, look at the duration of the warranty card from the manufacturer: the longer it is, the better the quality of the boat is made, and the more confident you will be in it. And, of course, pay attention to the power of the boat motor. And remember, no matter what kind of inflatable boat it is, you should always have a pump and a repair kit in stock.
