10 best RIB boats

And here is the cheapest RIB boat in our rating. Its price is only 35 thousand rubles, which is comparable to the cost of an ordinary inflatable boat, but we have a rib design in front of us, since it has a solid bottom and a keel made of high-strength fiberglass. How did the manufacturer manage to reduce the price so much? There are several aspects, and all of them, in fact, are the disadvantages of this boat when compared with more expensive competitors.

Firstly, non-reinforced PVC is used in the cylinders. That is, it is a less durable and durable material with which you need to be extremely careful. Secondly, there are only three air sections, which is also very small, especially considering that at face value, the boat has 5 seats.Thirdly, the carrying capacity here is only 550 kilograms, which is very small with a five-seater seating arrangement. In addition, the manufacturer removed from the design such important and necessary little things as luggage compartments, as well as oarlocks for oars. They can be installed separately, and independently. Simply put, it will not work to call this boat the best, but it is really the most inexpensive.

Do you often have a rest with a big company and are tired of the fact that manufacturers of rib boats write inflated technical specifications? Then you should pay attention to this product from the Baltics. This is the most spacious boat. There are 9 seats here. Yes, someone will now say that there are boats with a larger capacity. But do not rush to draw conclusions. Here, these are full-fledged 9 places, not nominal ones. Of course, the comfort of people with a full landing will fade into the background, but this boat is really capable of moving so many people. She has five meters in length and a maximum load capacity of over 1100 kilograms. That is, passengers will also be able to take luggage with them.

Also, this boat provides for the installation of a motor with a capacity of up to 75 horsepower. Of course, when landing nine passengers, such an engine will not develop significant speed, but it will easily move the entire crew to any distance. Do you want to install a motor? The kit comes with light carbon fiber oars, and on board the boat there are already oarlocks and other necessary little things.

This brand is widely known around the world, and has long established itself as a manufacturer of the best boats. This model also received a lot of positive feedback, and they relate to almost everything, from external attractiveness to the quality of the craft itself. We will not talk about the convenience of this boat, since everyone has their own ideas on this matter, but we will immediately look at the technical characteristics.

Let's start with the fact that this is a 4-seater boat, although with such dimensions, and here it is almost 4 meters, many manufacturers indicate where a large number of passengers can be accommodated. Yes, there is where to stay, but you should not overload the structure, since the nominal load capacity is only 550 kilograms, and this is taking into account the engine, which, in turn, weighs more than 50 kilograms. Even the four of you will have to take care of the weight of your luggage or catch if you go fishing. And to be honest, it's better not to get into this boat with more than three people. As for the ratio of air and solid structural elements, here it is almost equal. There are five air cylinders, and the bottom of the boat is made of solid fiberglass, as well as its keel, with a seat for the engine.

Are you looking for the most compact boat and don't plan to travel on it with a big and noisy company? Then why overpay, because you can take this model at the best price on the market.The capacity of this boat is only two people, although you can sit four if you wish, but only on condition that the total weight of passengers and their luggage does not exceed 400 kilograms, since this is the maximum carrying capacity.

Plus, it's a compact boat. Its length is only three meters, which is very small by RIB standards. But the total weight is only 80 kilograms, which will allow you to cope with it even alone. Of the rigid elements, only the floor is here. Even the keel is made in the form of an inflatable block. In fact, this model could be attributed to inflatable boats. But thanks to the solid bottom made of fiberglass, you can safely stand upright in it, as well as move around. Simply put, if you are used to traveling or fishing alone, or in the company of one person, then this is the best option for you, and at the most attractive price.

It is believed that a rib boat is an expensive pleasure, and not everyone can afford it. But you look at this model, and try to compare its price with the cost of an ordinary inflatable boat. This is really the best option in terms of price, of course, provided that you are satisfied with its technical parameters.

The capacity is only 4 people, and this is as honest as possible with respect to the buyer, since there are more seats, and if desired, eight people can sit in it. The carrying capacity is 700 kilograms, and there are already large luggage compartments on board, which allows you to take a lot of things with you, and they will not interfere under your feet.And this is very important, since the bottom of the boat is made of solid fiberglass, which means that you can safely move along it. True, there are restrictions on the maximum power of the installed engine. Here it is only 20 horsepower, which means that with a maximum landing, you can forget about the high speed of movement. Simply put, the parameters are quite average, and the main advantage of this RIB boat is its price.

Many manufacturers try to deliberately overestimate the technical performance of their products. That is why in the description we often see boats with a capacity of up to 10 people, and this is with the length of the craft less than 5 meters. How all these people will feel in such a boat is unclear, and experienced users know that this is just a publicity stunt. But in this case, the manufacturer decided to be honest with his customers, and openly wrote in the specifications that the capacity of the boat is 4 people. Yes, if you wish, you can install additional benches in it, the dimensions allow it, but only four will feel comfortable, and the driver will not have to be embarrassed.

As for the general characteristics, they are approximately the following: load capacity - 700 kilograms, length - 450 centimeters, maximum engine power for installation - 40 horsepower. The bottom is made of durable fiberglass, which significantly reduces the weight of the structure, and the price cannot but rejoice. This is not the cheapest boat in our rating, but in its price category it can be safely called the best.

RIB boat is a combined design consisting of air tanks and dense elements. But nowhere is it regulated in what ratio these elements should be. There are boats with a hard bottom, and everything else is plastic. And even a dense keel already allows you to call the boat RIB. And there are, on the contrary, the most solid structures, with a minimum of air cylinders, and we have one of them in front of us. Fiberglass, from which solid elements are made, occupies almost 75 percent of the total area here.

There are only three air sections, two on the sides and one in the back. They are necessary for balancing and ensuring the stability of the boat. You can easily move around on it, of course, if it is not loaded to the maximum. The capacity is 8 people, and given the dimensions of this craft, we can conclude that being in it with a full landing will be extremely inconvenient. But on board there is everything you need, including several luggage compartments of large capacity.

Looking for an inexpensive and high-quality rib boat? She is in front of you. This is a Russian-made product, which has not yet gained wide popularity among users, but is systematically capturing the market. The boat has a fairly compact size, only 200 by 420 centimeters. At the same time, its capacity is 7 people, at least that is how many seats are located on board. True, the total carrying capacity is only 850 kilograms, so you should not load the vehicle with the maximum number of passengers, and even with luggage.

Also, the maximum on-board equipment can be attributed to the advantages. There are already rowing oarlocks and a fender. There is also a repair kit on board, as well as an anchor and lifting eye at the same time, which is very important, given that the weight of the boat is more than 120 kilograms, and it will be difficult to cope with it alone without auxiliary means. By the way, the weight for such a boat is quite small, which is achieved through the use of fiberglass as a reinforcing material, and not aluminum, as is often the case with competitors.

Looking for the fastest RIB boat? Then pay attention to this model. Why is she the fastest? The secret is in the shape of a boat, or rather, in a pointed nose. Thanks to him, even when installing not the most powerful engine, the boat is able to reach a fairly high speed. But this is far from the only advantage. The capacity of the facility is 8 people, which, with such a compact size, and a body length of less than 5 meters, is quite a lot. Of course, the level of comfort at full load will decrease, and it will not be very convenient for the driver to look over the back of passengers.

You should also pay attention to the maximum load capacity. Here it is only 850 kilograms, that is, if you plan to load it with passengers to the maximum, be sure to make sure that they are slender and light, and also do not take a lot of luggage with them. To be honest, this fish boat is designed for five people, although in theory 8 will be accommodated here.The bottom of the boat is hard, and the sides consist of five independent cylinders, which will keep it on the surface even if three sections are damaged.

Are you going on a fishing trip or a boat trip with a large group? Then this RIB boat is especially for you. Its capacity is 10 people. Yes, you can forget about comfortable accommodation when fully loaded. But 6-8 people will feel quite comfortable. The steering position is located on a small hill, which greatly facilitates the control process. The maximum carrying capacity is 1300 kilograms, which means that you can not only move on such a boat, but also load it with fish or luggage.

This model can be equipped with an engine with a capacity of up to 90 horsepower, and with such a motor you will definitely not lack speed. Also, there are already built-in luggage compartments and seats, so you don’t have to redo anything. The only drawback that can be identified is the relatively high cost. But recall that this is Mercury, a world-famous brand famous for the high quality and durability of all its products.