One of the simple pleasures of life is fishing. A lot of pun and fun have been made regarding a man and his passion for fishing and it goes without saying that fishing enthusiasts take their fishing, gear, bait and boat quite passionately.In general, a regular inflatable boat, not the play boat though, offers enough stability to forget about tipping and sinking that you actually forget that you are on a boat and concentrate...more
In a nutshell motorboating is just cruising around with your boat. The boat, of course, is a form of inflatable boat which is an easier mode of water transport for such activity. Pick a nice sunny day for your motorboating. Pack some sandwiches and beer, throw your inflatable boat in the car and go somewhere nice where you can launch your inflatable. If you happen to live near remote areas, you can launch your inflatable in the...more
Whitewater rafting is a growing water sport activity in areas where wild rivers still abound. The United States have the Rio Grande, Grand Canyon, Glacier National Park and more. In the international scene there are the classic rivers known for whitewater rafting like the Mighty Zambezi; High Water Turkey; Sun Kosi River; Rio Futaleufu and the Franklin River to name a few.The popular water activity usually entails a group of eight-like-minded enthusiasts wearing life jackets, helmets and knee pads boarding a large seemingly poorly-inflated raft with high ends. Once aboard, they embark on a water ride that thrills and terrorizes them at no end as an expert guide steer them in shooting the rapids. Drenched and cold, these adventurers reach the end of the ride, happy albeit with shaky legs.Whitewater enthusiasts used to "wear" conventional hard-shell kayaks or decked canoes for whitewater rides. Not anymore. The use of inflatable rafts has gained popularity ever since whitewater aficionados found out that inflatable rafts are better than conventional kayaks in areas too "wild" to handle. Sure, an inflatable raft cannot be relied on to do an Eskimo roll but who...more
Scuba diving was once water sports of the elite. Few men and women had the courage and resources to learn how to scuba dive. It was considered a very dangerous sports back then for so little facts but myths were told about the dangers of underwater life. The underwater world was a new frontier then.Today, scuba diving and snorkeling...more
If only the Titanic had its ample share of life boats or life rafts, the sea tragedy could have had more survivors. Buying a life raft is a necessity that must be complied and happy are the small aircrafts pilots and crew of small cruisers and yachts if the life rafts that they buy remain tucked in their valises or canisters,...more
Waterskiing is a very enjoyable sport. It is a water sport where a person is pulled behind a boat while he skims the surface of a lake or coastal waters. A water skier uses two water skis and starts in deep water as the skier needs to crouch down when starting. A powerful motorboat is needed for such pull and acceleration.Waterskiing has taken on a new meaning. The water sport has evolved. There is the slalom skiing where a water skier uses only one ski. Then there is the parasailing, where a skier decided to junk his skis and don on a special parachute so he can ‘fly' as a motorboat pulls him up from the water. A very powerful motorboat can easily pull three people up to parasail.If you are into any of these water sports, the best inflatable for these is a large RIB boat. RIBs or rigid inflatable boats have rigid or molded fiberglass or aluminum bottom much like a conventional rigid boat. The inflatable part is the upper portion. RIBs offer rapid acceleration as it can support a powerful outboard that can pull more than one skier. The design of a RIB offers great visibility and maneuverability. It offers low freeboard and stability that makes it easier...more
The first generation inflatable boats were manufactured from fabric that are "proofed" or made airtight by the application of thin layers of vulcanized rubber. The fabric used back then was commonly cotton but silk was also an option...more
Natural rubber has its flaws as material for inflatable boats. To make a more sea worthy inflatable the military developed neoprene during WWII as a more viable replacement for natural rubber boats. Neoprene is a form on synthetic...more
PVC is a form of plastic that is used in more than ways than one. It is used as water conduits, electrical wire covering, kitchen flooring and more. In recent year s the use of PVC as material for inflatable boats became popular. To...more
Neoprene, PVC and Hypalon are coatings for inflatable boats for them to be air tight and waterproofed. These chemicals have nothing to do in strengthening the inflatable boat itself. What makes the boat strong is its base fabric to...more
When first-generation life rafts were produced during WW II, they were yellows as manufacturers thought that the yellow was the easiest color to spot in rescue missions. For decades, yellow was the color of choice for serious inflatable...more
It is not unusual to buy second-hand boats. Some prefer second-hand boats as they are cheaper. However, buying a new inflatable boat is easier than buying a used boat. For one thing you don't have to worry if the boat is in good...more