WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH A RIB

A Rigid Inflatable Boat (Rib) [rij’ id in flat’ abl bot] n. – 1 a vessel with inflatable tubes, attached to a solid hull. The tubes are inflated during normal craft operation.

Maritime and Coastguard Agency (2004)

2 an exceptional boat that can be used in virtually all weather and sea conditions, providing a ride that is fast yet safe, comfortable yet exhilarating…

3 the perfect accessory, whether your pleasures are simple or extreme, whether its for business or leisure…

‘The definitive guide to Ribs’ – JBT Marine (2005)

As might be expected, a boat that is built to handle waters and weather from all over the world has many uses. Here’s a brief guide but JBT heartily recommends that you discover for yourself the thrill, enjoyment and versatility of a RIB so that you can create your own adventures…the possibilities are endless!

Rib-ed for Pleasure

Whether you describe your hobbies as unhurried and simple or adventurous and extreme, a RIB is the perfect accessory to get the most out of your free time.

Imagine…

…bypassing the miles of dirty, sweaty, headache-inducing traffic on the way to the beach…the cool wind in your face as you cut through the waves with family and friends, riding ashore with your picnic basket, barbecue and cool box…

…speeding over to Cowes or cruising the Channel to France for a day spent enjoying the delights of the ‘la vie française’…lunching at a café, sampling the catch of the day…stocking up on wine, beer and cheese…

…embarking on a romantic, moonlit cruise…the rhythmic lapping of the waves on the boat, starlight illuminating your path, the water sparkling as you go, the champagne chilling in the cool box…

…racing along the water, splicing and dicing the waves on your water-skis or wakeboard, feeling the wind blasting past your face, the adrenalin surging through your body…

…exploring the deep blue sea, diving amongst the vivid colours of the world beneath the waves…

Make it a reality…anything is possible with a Rib!

Rib-ed for Success

From the Caribbean paradise retreat of Necker Island to much wilder waters of Sierra Leone to the changeable conditions of English Channel, Ribs are essential tools for a variety of businesses and services, where their speed, capacity, agility and reliability make them indispensable.

Ribs are widely used by the police and drug enforcement authorities throughout the world, where the boat’s indispensable qualities are a key weapon against increasingly sophisticated criminals.

Ribs are also widely used for commercial businesses, whether its diving, snorkelling, surveying or just plain cruising. Give your clients an unforgettable experience as you propel them to their destination, sun in their faces, wind at their back, inches from the water. Want to give your business that elusive professional yet fun image? Want to lift your business above the competition? A RIB can give you and your company the edge!

So, whether you’re launching a new business or looking to improve an existing one, get ahead of your rivals with a RIB from JBT Marine.