One point about rigid inflatable boats that many people around Australia forget about involves how they can hold durable engines. You must look at how well your boat can hold onto an engine so it can propel your boat without hurting the rest of your boat’s body. An engine helps you get along the water, but you have to watch for what goes into such a unit.
Where Is It Placed?
Many inflatable boats NSW sailors use often come with spots on their back areas where engines can fit. The back part should have an open space for an engine while having room for anchors to keep it here. The spot for the engine should be apart from inflation chambers too, thus keeping the boat from deflating even as the engine is in full power.
How Much Power?
Rigid inflatable boats are designed to handle strong engines. Many of these boats can support models up to 10 horsepower in size. This is enough to keep a boat moving without being overkill. The power of the engine should be measured by the size of the boat. You must have a power unit that fits well enough to keep the boat moving without being impossible to control.
How Fast Can It Go?
Brig, Zodiac and Highfield boats are all made with powerful bodies that can handle the open waters of Australia. With an appropriate engine, one of these boats can go up to 20 miles per hour. This is fast enough to keep a boat moving without worrying about the inflation chambers bursting.
A great engine works perfectly with a RIB that features tubes 18 inches or greater in size. Such a RIB will remain stable and can support the power produced by the engine.
Look at rigid inflatable boats are made to support powerful engines that are easy to add to a surface. Contact us at Lejen Marine to learn more about what can be used on one of these boats.