Hull Construction
Built
to exacting commercial specifications and standards, RIBCRAFT’s quality
hull construction incorporates a composite system of the thickest
hand-laid fiberglass with an integral stringer system for the
ultimate in strength, rigidity, and hull integrity, without
needlessly increasing the weight. The multiple layered, woven
fabric hull benefits from a combination of technologically
advanced and hand-laying techniques. The calculated full width
stringer system is overlaid and tabbed with a combination of
chop strand and woven mats. All of the overlays extend out
across the bottom of the hull providing extra reinforcement
at all critical areas. Each hull receives the same individual
detailed attention as the one before. RIBCRAFT uses only the
highest quality fittings available. Twenty-gauge
stainless steel is used throughout for all fixtures, from grab
handles to seat rests. The stainless steel bow towing eye has
a tensile strength of 15,400 pounds and all other deck hardware
is extra reinforced to withstand the highest of strains. The
RIBCRAFT construction method represents a proven process that
exceeds the requirements of our designs. RIBCRAFT builds the
toughest, strongest, and longest lasting RIBs in the world,
designed to withstand the harshest of applications. You don’t
need to witness a drop test to understand RIBCRAFT’s
solid, quality construction, simply tap the hull – you’ll hear
it.
Tube
Construction
"Hypalon® has
incredible resistance to abrasions, chemicals such as fuel
oils, mechanical stresses, UV damage, and extreme temperatures."To
insure the highest quality, RIBCRAFT™ tubes
are made using Hypalon®, the leading material in the
industry. As the only proven and time-tested material, Hypalon® has
incredible resistance to abrasions, chemicals such as fuel
oils, mechanical stresses, UV damage, and extreme temperatures.
Furthermore, Hypalon® is easily repaired in the slight
chance it punctures or tears. Using 1100 or 1670 Dtex Hypalon®,
RIBCRAFT tubes are cut to exacting patterns, with all seams
carefully overlapped and double taped internally and externally.
Every stress point is double up including the aft section
of all tubes providing extra reinforcement for beachings
or similar activities. All tubes have a heavy-duty rub strake
designed to take heavy abuse and protect the tubes. 
Once
assembled, RIBCRAFT tests every tube to the strictest
standards before installation, resulting in the most airtight
and resilient tubes available. All RIBCRAFT
tubes come with a minimum of five independent air chambers,
each with pressure relief valves. These valves protect the
tubes by releasing excess pressure that can occur during
maneuvering operations in the open sea, an impact with waves
or obstacles at high speeds, or an excess of pressure during
inflation. With safety in mind, RIBCRAFT permanently attaches
the tubes in two locations to the hull using an integral
hinge system designed to absorb shock, minimize abrasion,
and prevent accidental detachment. For some applications,
RIBCRAFT offers a mechanically attached system. The people
at RIBCRAFT truly understand RIBs and their many applications.
With considerable experience, they offer sound, trusted advice
with the objective of helping you design the boat that’s right for you.
