Inflatable boats are popular with fishermen, hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Such a product does not require much space for storage and transportation. When folded, the boat fits perfectly into a backpack, so you can go fishing on a distant forest lake where no car can reach.
Instructions
Step 1
Inflatable boats have a smaller draft than aluminum punt boats, fishing from them, you can climb anywhere in the reservoir. Rubber boats are inexpensive, so it's easy to decide on such a purchase. But when choosing a boat, you should pay attention to certain nuances so as not to regret the money spent in vain.
Step 2
Manufacturers are trying to make the material of inflatable products stronger and more durable, but, of course, it cannot be compared with wood, aluminum or plastic. When choosing a boat, try to prioritize correctly which qualities are most attractive to you and which are not so important.
Step 3
The simplest and most popular "inflator" design is a dinghy. This boat is loved by fishermen, because it is very compact, cheap and has the ability to go under a motor and oars. There is a small outboard transom at the stern of the product, which is needed to hang a light motor. Such boats are designed for a maximum of two travelers, they will not be able to overcome a strong current, therefore, inflatable boats can be used only in quiet small bodies of water.
Step 4
Inflatable boats with motors are sometimes called sports boats, they have several types. These models are more expensive, but also more durable. If you purchase a floating craft with a stacked bottom made of rigid plywood, you will be able to stand quietly in the boat without fear of capsizing. Install a six-liter high-quality motor, and it will pull a load of about four hundred kilograms and against the current. The length of this inflatable product is up to three meters.
Step 5
Motor boats with inflatable keel and bottom have great stability. They cost even more and their dimensions are impressive. Such a boat is suitable for a family vacation, it takes on board four passengers and does not lose stability. But the danger of piercing the bottom still remains.
Step 6
There are combined motorboats with a hard floor and an inflatable keel that will allow you to walk on big water. The bottom of such boats is lined with sheets of specially treated plywood or aluminum blocks. Watercraft up to five meters long are produced, and this is already a solid value! The carrying capacity of such motorboats is solid - up to a ton.
Step 7
Even when folded, hard bottom boats take up more space than their inflatable sisters. This is the best option for reliability and durability. RIB boats (as they are called) let you play with the space of your choice. You can place a control cabin and a very powerful motor on its rigid structure.
