Inflatable boats

16/05/2007 -- Avon Inflatables, the UK’s leading RIB and inflatables manufacturer and a technical partner for the Gipsy Moth IV project will be joining in the welcome celebrations for the Gipsy Moth IV when she returns to Queen Anne’s Battery Marina, Plymouth on 28th May 2007 – 40 years to the day since Sir Francis Chichester returned from his record breaking voyage.

Avon’s luxurious four-stroke 490 Seasport De Luxe RIB has been selected to meet the Gipsy Moth IV and return the skipper to shore at 1500 hrs to be officially welcomed back by Giles Chichester MEP, son of Sir Francis Chichester, and the Lord Mayor of Plymouth. Avon’s inboard RIB will also be utilised as a spectator vessel for anyone wishing to view Gipsy Moth’s arrival from the water.

Avon 490 Inboard

Turbodyne Technologies Announces Marine Applications for Its TurboFlow System

VENTURA, Calif., April 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Turbodyne Technologies, Inc. (BULLETIN BOARD: TRBD) announced today its new application for its TurboFlow(TM) air induction system -- high-speed inflation/deflation of RIB watercraft.

Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are becoming increasingly popular for both recreational boating, commercial and military marine applications. The TurboFlow(TM) can be used to inflate and deflate RIBs and non-rigid inflatable boats at unprecedented speeds to reduce storage requirements. Lack of effective high-volume air handling technology for recreational, commercial and military marine applications creates a substantial opportunity for the TurboFlow(TM) air handling system.

The marine-adapted TurboFlow(TM) system can inflate or deflate a 16 foot RIB or non-RIB in a fraction of the time. Shorter, more practical inflation/deflation time means more deck and more storage space. In addition, the new TurboFlow(TM) inflation system and its high-efficiency on-onboard power supply allows military amphibious landing parties to place fewer personnel in harms way for the mission. Since boats can be rapidly deflated, rather than scuttled, no pick-up team is required to retrieve the landing party, and the inflatable is available for re-use.

- Why RIBs Offer Advantages Over Traditional Fiberglass Boats
- Four Top Reasons From the Experts at AB Inflatables

MIAMI, Feb. 13 /PRNewswire/ -- Today's modern, high-quality inflatable boats are being used for a wide variety of applications as primary vessels -- doing everything from pulling waterskiers and fishing to serious coastal cruising and more. Of course, the design attributes of modern inflatable boats -- including their lightweight design, safety and capacity -- still make them ideal for use as yacht tenders. But today's breed of RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) has proven itself a popular alternative to traditional fiberglass boats for many activities and are now available in a wide range of sizes, from eight-foot tenders to 28-foot luxury models.

Here are four reasons offered why people are choosing inflatable boats over their fiberglass counterparts from the industry leaders at AB Inflatables:

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