An inflatable boat is a lightweight boat constructed with its sides and bow made of flexible tubes
containing pressurised gas. For smaller boats, the floor and hull is often flexible, while for boats longer
than 3 metres (9.8 ft), the floor typically consists of three to five rigid plywood or aluminium sheets fixed
between the tubes, but not joined rigidly together. Often the transom is rigid, providing a location and
structure for mounting an outboard motor.
Some inflatable boats can be disassembled and packed into a small volume, so that they can be easily
stored and transported. The boat, when inflated, is kept rigid cross-ways by a foldable removable thwart.
This feature makes these boats suitable for liferafts for larger boats or aircraft, and for travel or
recreational purposes.
Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB)
A rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RHIB) or rigid-inflatable boat (RIB) is a lightweight but high-performance
and high-capacity boat constructed with a solid, shaped hull and flexible tubes at the gunwale. The
design is stable and seaworthy. The inflatable collar allows the vessel to maintain buoyancy if a large
quantity of water is shipped aboard due to bad sea conditions. The RIB is a development of the inflatable
boat.
Uses include work boats (supporting shore facilities or larger ships) in trades that operate on the water,
military craft, where they are used in patrol roles and to transport troops between vessels or ashore,
and lifeboats.From the skyline to the shoreline, you can investigate everything on board a rigid inflatable
boat (RIB), hand-made by the pioneer in RIBs — BRIG.
What is BRIG-RIBS
BRIG RIBs are planned and manufactured totally on our front line, 100,000-square-feet base
based in Ukraine. There, our master group of creators and specialists (counting a center group of
ex-military aeronautical architects) create and apply new air and hydrodynamic speculations to
ceaselessly push the limits of regular boat design.
Characteristics of RIBS
RIBs are commonly four to nine metres (13 to 28 ft) long, although they can range in length between 2.5
and 18 metres (7.5 and 55 ft). A RIB is often propelled by one or more outboard motors or an inboard
motor turning a water jet or stern drive. Generally the power of the motors is in the range of 5 to 300
horsepower (4 to 224 kW).RIBs are used as rescue craft, safety boats for sailing, dive boats or tenders for
larger boats and ships. Their shallow draught, high maneuverability, speed and relative immunity to
damage in low-speed collisions are advantages in these applications.RIBs up to about seven metres in
length can be towed on trailers on the road; this, coupled with their other properties, is making them
increasingly attractive as leisure craft.
Performance
RIBs are designed with hydroplaning hulls. Due to their low weight, RIBs often outperform some types of
similarly sized and powered boats.RIBs can also generally cope better with rougher seas, although this
may be partially due to an increased level of confidence in knowing that a RIB is hard to sink, and better
absorption of heavy loads by the flexible tubes, which therefore make heavy seas less unpleasant.
The maximum speed of the RIB depends on its gross weight, power, length and profile of hull, and sea
conditions. A typical seaborne 6-metre (19 ft 8 in) RIB, with six passengers, 110 horsepower (82 kW)
engines, in Beaufort force 2 is very likely to have a top speed of around 30 knots (56 km/h).
High-Performance RIBs may operate with a speed between 40 and 70 knots (74 and 130 km/h),
depending on the size and weight.
At BRIG, we meld the bleeding edge plan, innovation and accuracy building of military air transportation
with the exceptionally finest marine craftsmanship. We have made another age of moderate yet
uncompromised RIBs that convey the extremely most elevated amounts of performance, security and
satisfaction.
Components of RIB
The hull is made of steel, wood, aluminium, or more commonly, a combination of wood for the structure
and glass-reinforced plastic (GRP) composite for the shaped and smooth surface. Some manufacturers
also weave Kevlar into the GRP sheets for extra strength. The hull of a RIB is shaped to increase the
performance of the boat in the water by optimising its hydroplaning characteristics.The tubes are usually
constructed in separate sections to reduce the effect of a puncture, each with a valve to add or remove
air. Larger boats (7m+) have 6 or more chambers with a valve for each chamber. The more chambers a
boat has the more redundancy the boat is considered to have.Common materials for the tubes are
Hypalon and uPVC (Polyvinyl chloride), though some manufacturers use PU (Polyurethane).Larger RIBs
can have hard-tops or wheelhouses made of GRP or aluminium. Wheelhouses offer protection from the
elements to both the crew and passengers – and can also protect equipment such as suspension seats
and navigation equipment.
BRIG uses the most progressive innovation in the business to accomplish the largest amounts of both
quality and proficiency. Our RIBs are hand manufactured and completed to excellent measures, utilizing
just the finest materials. We regulate everything about, plan to manufacture and completing, nearby at
our central command. Each stage is recorded and thoroughly quality checked.Subsequently, BRIG
customers can appreciate quality without bargain, at a moderate cost.
Safety and precautions
As water enthusiasts, we’re well aware of the importance of safety. When you’re on the water with a
BRIG RIB, you can trust that you and your family are safe. Not only are they shock absorbent and
unsinkable, but rigid inflatable boats also feature zero tipping concerns. Plus, they’re fuel efficient, which
means you can go that extra mile while on the water without worry over your fuel gauge.
Sporting Events and Recreational Purposes
Inflatable boats are used in a number of sporting events and for recreational purposes, such as
whitewater rafting, Inflatable Rescue Boat Racing, water skiing and fishing.BRIG attend many boat shows
across the globe where we delight in welcoming back old friends and making new ones. Boat shows are a
wonderful way to show you how special BRIG RIBs are.Whatever your pleasure, excite or escape, BRIG
conveys. With your family, companions or yourself, you can make multi day of it with your RIB. Finish any
of the accompanying experiences shop, dive, visit, ski, explore, relax, dine and more.
Why choose BRIG ?
Safe. Exciting. Adaptable. That is the means by which you know it's a BRIG. Regardless of whether you're
zooming over the coastline with family, cutting over the water on a wakeboard with companions or
jumping into the profound with your scuba plunging mates, rigid inflatable boats convey an ordeal worth
recollecting. Furthermore, with the aptitude, innovation, and nature of BRIG, you can count on making
memories for years to come.
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