Rigid Inflatable Boats- Ireland

[PowerboatDotOrg]

Hi from Ireland !<br /><br />just wondering if Rigid Inflatable Boats ( RIBs) are as popular in the US as they are here on the Atlantic Coast of Europe?<br /><br />World Powerboat Training Centre

 

[JS2]

Re: Rigid Inflatable Boats- Ireland

Only in Florida and southern California.

 

[Capn Mike]

Re: Rigid Inflatable Boats- Ireland

and on the east coast, PacNW and inland. http://www.msnbc.com/news/848548.asp ; http://www.safeboats.com/view.php?section=main&page=full_cabins <br />In addition to the larger, "use-alone," types, it's the most popular form of tender for cruisers. Other than that, they're hardly used at all....