Three Kinds of Inflatable Boats
Inflatable boating is highly popular due to the convenience and low cost of ownership.
Many inflatable boats can accept console and steering units to make controlling the boat a breeze.
Smaller boats may have an optional or built in motor mount for trolling motors.
When looking for a boat, take a look at the amount of accessories the company offers.
Even if you are not ready to upgrade your boat, you may want to in the future.
Although buying accessories from your boat manufacturer is best, you may find that other brand parts work on it too.
There are several types of inflatable boats.
The first kind we will discuss are the yacht tenders.
These boats are great for beginners because of the stability and low start up costs.
Various sizes and passenger capacities are available to accommodate any need.
The safety of these boats provides peace of mind when taking family along.
The floor, or deck of the boat, will consist of a layer of fabric with slats that run along the beam.
Your boat may not have slats, but have plastic air cells.
In this case I recommend placing a smooth edged wooden board to provide stability and protect the material.
Yacht tenders do not work as well for towing, motoring, or rowing as some of the higher end models but will work just fine for beginners.
The nest type of inflatable boat is the v-hull.
These boats have a namesake v-shaped tube or wooden keel which is located under the floorboards.
These types of boats handle quite well, and are capable of greater speed than the yacht tenders.
The V keel effectively cuts through the water which increases performance.
These types are also capable of greater buoyancy, which keeps you higher out of the water.
The last boat types are the high-performance variety.
These boats take inflatable boating to the next level by offering the most speed performance and handling.
Be advised that the power here may be too much for the inexperienced to handle.
Science mixed with high quality materials combines to make the perfect high performance boat.
These models may need a larger storage area and perhaps a trailer to transport, depending on the folding capabilities.
Many of these boats have a rigid and inflatable section.
If you are experienced enough, consider a hydroplaning-capable boat with a high speed motor to experience the thrill of inflatable boating at its best.
Many inflatable boats can accept console and steering units to make controlling the boat a breeze.
Smaller boats may have an optional or built in motor mount for trolling motors.
When looking for a boat, take a look at the amount of accessories the company offers.
Even if you are not ready to upgrade your boat, you may want to in the future.
Although buying accessories from your boat manufacturer is best, you may find that other brand parts work on it too.
There are several types of inflatable boats.
The first kind we will discuss are the yacht tenders.
These boats are great for beginners because of the stability and low start up costs.
Various sizes and passenger capacities are available to accommodate any need.
The safety of these boats provides peace of mind when taking family along.
The floor, or deck of the boat, will consist of a layer of fabric with slats that run along the beam.
Your boat may not have slats, but have plastic air cells.
In this case I recommend placing a smooth edged wooden board to provide stability and protect the material.
Yacht tenders do not work as well for towing, motoring, or rowing as some of the higher end models but will work just fine for beginners.
The nest type of inflatable boat is the v-hull.
These boats have a namesake v-shaped tube or wooden keel which is located under the floorboards.
These types of boats handle quite well, and are capable of greater speed than the yacht tenders.
The V keel effectively cuts through the water which increases performance.
These types are also capable of greater buoyancy, which keeps you higher out of the water.
The last boat types are the high-performance variety.
These boats take inflatable boating to the next level by offering the most speed performance and handling.
Be advised that the power here may be too much for the inexperienced to handle.
Science mixed with high quality materials combines to make the perfect high performance boat.
These models may need a larger storage area and perhaps a trailer to transport, depending on the folding capabilities.
Many of these boats have a rigid and inflatable section.
If you are experienced enough, consider a hydroplaning-capable boat with a high speed motor to experience the thrill of inflatable boating at its best.
