- Recently Updated: Newest first
- Recently Updated: Oldest first
- Distance: Nearest first
- Distance: Farthest first
- Year: Newest first
- Year: Oldest first
- Length: Longest first
- Length: Shortest first
- Price: High to Low
- Price: Low to High
Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIB) boats
Rigid Inflatables (RIBS) are constructed of PVC or Hypalon, which helps keep these boats at an affordable cost while also remaining durable and lightweight. In most cases, the hull is rigid while there in an inflatable "collar" around the exterior for protection. RIBS are known for being a popular form of tenders for yachts and larger boats.
What are rigid inflatable (RIB) boats?
Rigid Inflatable (RIB) boats are small, trailerable vessels commonly used for on-the-water activities such as a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. These vessels can vary in size, with the smallest current boat listed at 8 feet in length, to the longest vessel measuring in at 41 feet, and an average length of 14 feet. These boats are built and assembled by a wide variety of boat builders with hull types including RIB, deep vee, modified vee, monohull and other designs. Boat Trader currently has 662 rigid inflatable (RIB) boats for sale, including 560 new vessels and 102 used boats, listed by both private sellers and professional yacht brokers and boat dealerships across the country.
What are the best rigid inflatable (RIB) boats?
Some of the best-known designers of rigid inflatable (RIB) boats right now include: Highfield, Zodiac, Walker Bay, AB Inflatables and Ocean Craft Marine. These builders manufacture rigid inflatable (RIB) boats models with outboard, outboard-4S, inboard, outboard-2S and inboard/outboard propulsion systems, available in gas, diesel, LPG and other fuel systems. In the past 30 days, the top, most-viewed rigid inflatable (RIB) boats brands on Boat Trader were Ab Inflatables, Brig, Skipper-Bsk, Walker Bay and Zodiac.
How much do rigid inflatable (RIB) boats cost?
Rigid Inflatable (RIB) boats for sale on Boat Trader are offered at an assortment of prices from a sensible $3,297 on the bargain side of the spectrum all the way up to $849,000 for the more sophisticated yachts. Models with more power can handle motors up to a whopping 1,470 horsepower, while shorter, more affordable utility models may have as modest as 19 horsepower engines on them (although the average motor size is 90 HP).
Why are rigid inflatable (RIB) boats popular?
Rigid Inflatable (RIB) boats are popular for their medium-depth draft and narrow beam, characteristics that make these boats an excellent choice for a variety of commercial and recreational boating activities. Rigid Inflatable (RIB) boats are also popular boats for coastal, inshore and offshore boating. From our current listings, the average number of passengers that rigid inflatable (RIB) boats can carry is 7 people with a maximum of 19. Also, with 662 rigid inflatable (RIB) boats currently listed for sale and 55 boats added in the past 30 days, Boat Trader is confident you’ll find the boat you are looking for.