RIBs & Yacht Tenders For Sale In Florida
It’s known by many names - a tender, a dinghy, a lifeboat, but the Rigid Inflatable Boat, or R.I.B, has evolved over the years to represent so much more than its original cousin. Today’s RIBs reach lengths of over 60-feet, have multiple engine configurations, with T-Tops and cabins to accommodate island excursions for the weekend warrior.
But the RIB is still a vital adjunct to the mothership in that it serves as transportation between a moored yacht and land. This holds especially true for sailboats, with their deep keels requiring them to anchor offshore, away from land. RIBs are the workhorse boat for the captain and crew members used to ferry passengers to and from the boat, bring supplies & provisions onboard, used for recreation & fun, and so much more.
Innovations in marine construction, electronics technology, and engine evolution have made today’s RIBs lighter, stronger, faster, and ergonomically sound. Today’s advancements in both Hypalon and PVC materials add strength and longevity to the collars that surround the hull. Fiberglass is still the dominant material used to build hulls, but aluminum is rapidly becoming a popular choice due to its light weight and strength.
Many RIBs are custom rigged to meet certain requirements of today’s modern yacht owner. Choose your console style, electronics package, sound system, engine preference, and much more. In fact, many RIBs have become the primary vessel for individual boaters who don’t own a yacht. Their versatility and lower cost offer many first-time boaters an entry into boat ownership. In Europe, RIBs have been considered a primary vessel for decades.
Nautical Ventures is one of the world’s largest boat dealers that specializes in tenders and RIBs. We carry the largest selection of in-stock models from roll-ups, to classics, to sport models, to patrol and commercial RIBs. We are experts in rigging your craft and ensuring that they cradle properly on your boat. And we ship worldwide.
Nautical Ventures can help you navigate today’s myriad of RIB models, styles, and configurations. We can Rig the perfect RIB just for you.
With around 54,000 boats delivered globally since the brand’s beginning in 2011, Highfield Boats is now the world’s number one in the RIB tender sector and a global player in the 5 metres + sector. Performance and strength have always been at Highfield’s core. The brand has focussed on these two key values above anything else. Highfield’s hulls are dry-riding, very seaworthy and always over-built.
Their reputation for durability is now world-renowned. The heavy-duty approach to design and build allows both leisure and commercial owners to have the confidence needed to go that extra mile and to tackle conditions avoided by many others. As such, Highfield has been chosen time and again as the support boat of choice for prestigious events worldwide, with fleets up to 50 strong. From Vendee Globe to the Invictus Games, Pan Am Games, Extreme Sailing Series, ORC Championships, TP52 & The Route Du Rhum.
Sustainability is also a huge part of Highfield’s DNA. All of the hulls and structures are built in aluminium, which is infinitely recyclable. In addition, Highfield powder coat in an enclosed area to ensure that their footprint remains low from the beginning of the manufacturing process through to the end of each product’s life. With now over 48 distributor countries and a worldwide dealer network, Highfield owners can be confident any support they need will always be on hand.
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