RIBs stand out for boatsales buyers
Buyers can now narrow their search for new and used rigid-hull inflatable boats across boatsalesBuyers browsing the boatsales new and used listings now have the ability to split out rigid-hull inflatable boats as part of their search across the site.
Adding RIBs as a separate category will help buyers split between inflatable boats used largely as tenders for large motor yachts or support vessels for on-water sports from the new, growing range of larger, more luxury-laden boats that are starting to grow in popularity.
This is in recognition of RIBs evolving over the past few years to become a fast-growing segment of the Australian market as many buyers look to downsize from motor yachts to smaller dayboats that are fast, comfortable and much easier to manage on or off the water.
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All buyers need to do is select the “RIB” sub-category while searching for a new powerboat to filter the search results to show the new listings.
The results will show everything from ship-to-shore tenders right up to the latest multimillion-dollar soft-collared model with every luxury you would need to spend a weekend out on the water.
Neil Webster, a director at rigid-hulled inflatable specialist Sirocco Marine, said buyers now had heightened expectations for their RIBs.
"There's a notable trend where buyers are turning their attention to European-built luxurious RIBs," Webster said.
"Australians are starting to realise that rigid inflatable boats offer a winning combination of stability, versatility, high performance, fuel efficiency and safety features.
"Whether for leisure or professional use, RIBs have proven themselves as reliable and adaptable watercraft, making them a popular choice among boating enthusiasts and professionals alike."
RIBs stand out as good commuter boats as they can carry a larger number of people when compared with a conventionally hulled boat.
They are also largely unsinkable and can remain afloat even if all the separate inflation cells – usually around five – are punctured and deflate.
Modern-day RIBS have evolved as excellent recreational platforms, featuring everything from high-horsepower engines to reach distant anchorages to fully enclosed heads that also serve as change rooms.
Some RIBs from brands such as Sealegs and Iguana feature wheeled or tracked drivelines that allow them to crawl on land rather than remain in the water.
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