Why buy a semi-rigid boat? Benefits
You are a lover of nautical outlets And you plan to take the plunge by acquiring your own boat?
If of course you can choose to opt for a sailing boat, today, they are motor boats that we will talk about, and more particularly Zodiac type models, namely “semi-rigid” hull boats, as opposed to "rigid" shell models.
If they are not exactly pneumatic boats, semi-rigid boats have good shoves inflated in the air, often very easily maneuverable and versatile, allowing all types of marine activities: water sports, fishing, diving, pleasure and mini cruises.
But what exactly are the Advantages of these semi-rigid boats, and why favor them to rigid shell models? Our answers in this article.
Advantage 1: sizes and choice of equipment
First of all, breaks a myth: yes, a semi-rigid boat can be luxurious, include very numerous equipment, and take a large number of passengers.
Usually, when we represent a zodiac type boat, we imagine a boat certainly "fun" but a little modest, welcoming 2 or 3 people, or with limited functions.
It is actually nothing! We invite you on this subject to consult our article on The best semi-rigid boats models.
You will discover that prices for semi-rigid boats can reach considerable sums, with high -standing services and equipment, such as: cabins, sanitary facilities, complete advanced electronic equipment, modular bridges, sunbathing, kitchenettes and numerous storage.
Semi-rigid pneumatic boats also know how to comfortably accommodate up to 20 passengers.
In short, there are hundreds of models on the market to discover, for All tastes and all budgets.
Advantage 2: maneuverability, reactivity, speed
Due to its lightness, a semi-rigid boat is ideal for maneuvering in crazy environments, especially in ports. This therefore makes it an ideal choice in particular for beginners, but not only!
It is no coincidence that rescuers at sea, diving clubs, firefighters or coast guard are often seen at the controls of semi-rigid boats: their qualities of maneuverability and responsiveness are immense.
And this "light" weight does not prevent semi-rigid boats from embarking one or more very powerful engines. See you again: if you are a lovers of speed, you will have plenty of time to please yourself with a semi-rigid boat!
Be careful, however, this lightness (even if again, it is relative to the chosen model) implies a wind rear sometimes traitoring that is not suitable for agitated seas, especially in terms of models of less than 6.5 meters.
Advantage 3: buoyancy
Again, it may seem counter-intuitive, especially after what was said previously, but the semi-rigid boats benefit from a Much better buoyancy than rigid shell models!
Because in reality, a semi -rigid behaves on water a bit like a catamaran, namely all the time tackled with the water with the inflatable sausages.
This ensures good stability and not to be wet in detail. This is also due to their Center of gravity below that the rigid shell models, and it is therefore almost impossible to capsize with a semi-rigid boat. This center of gravity lower also makes semi-rigid boats ideal for putting the divers.
Advantage 4: Resistance and durability
There too, the semi-rigid boats will surprise you, because in reality, in many configurations, they show themselves more resistant than rigid models. The sausages, if they can of course die, are in truth very resistant and, unlike rigid boats, they can absorb shocks. Indeed, most of the ribs have an overpressure valve that prevents the dangerous increase in the rupture pressure of the tubes.
In the event of a measured shock, the sausages will therefore be able to absorb the impact, where a rigid shell (often in fiberglass) will be irreparably affected in its structure.
You can also easily Buy resistant fabric to repair or strengthen your sausages.
Overall, theMaintenance of a semi-rigid boat is relatively easy, and does not require special investments if you do the minimum with each outing.
Advantage 5: transport
Thanks to a lighter weight than a rigid shell-760 kg for a 6 m against 1,020 kg for a rigid shell of the same size, the semi-rigid is more easily transportable.
Recall that to be transported on a trailer, a boat must not exceed the width of 2.55 m. But insofar as it is possible to deflate and dismantle your floats, you can actually have a width boat higher than this limit and can still tow it wherever you want.
The other consequence of this is that the launch is also facilitated. For more information on this point, see our article on The implementation of semi-rigid boats.
Advantage 6: Price
If you want to please yourself, you have the possibility with a semi-rigid boat to offer you a very high-end product.
But one of the certain advantages concerning semi-rigid boats is that they are in the entry level of boats to very affordable price, from only € 10,000! And to save more and do good business, read our article devoted to best sites to buy a used semi-rigid.
Conclusion
Semi-rigid boats are competitive on many points and offer unpublished advantages compared to traditional rigid shell models.
Take the time to study the characteristics of the various models offered by the manufacturer's plethora on the market, and you are sure and some to obtain satisfaction!
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