New and Used RIBs - Rigid Inflatable Boats for Sale
Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are hugely versatile vessels, known for their strength, speed, and safety. They feature a solid V-shaped hull, usually constructed of fiberglass but sometimes aluminum, surrounded by large inflatable tubes. Search for new and used RIBs for sale of all sizes and style... learn more about RIB Boats
1,718 New and Used RIB Boats
Miami Nautique - ... (United States of America)
11.15 ft.
2024
New
Dealer Options: Boat Cover + Bimini Top Engine Type: Yamaha T25LWTC 6FMKL-1068234 Color - Hull: 1201 White Deck: 1201 White Tube: White Trim: Black, Upholstery-Snow ...
$34,900
Athens (Greece)
45.28 ft.
2022
Used
REF1626: This Moon RIB 45 RIB, built in 2023 is a very unique performance inflatable boat built with the highest quality materials. CE Cat B-Offshore, she cruises in ...
$398,353 *
Athens (Greece)
39.37 ft.
2021
Used
REF1618: The Rafnar 1200 T-Top is built to Lloyd’s Register Certification, assuring owners and operators of the craft’s rugged and proven safety, seaworthiness and bu...
$290,083 *
Puglia (Italy)
32.78 ft.
2020
Used
"Python C-33 It stands out for its high technical performance and large outdoor spaces, with two large distinct areas: - an extensive aft cockpit with a fully equippe...
$141,977 *
Belgium
28.87 ft.
2023
Used
All Pictures shown are for illustration purpose only. Actual product may vary due to product enhancement INSTALLED OPTIONS: 2 Fiberglass platform with 1 retractab...
$129,720 *
Lazio (Italy)
40.03 ft.
2023
New
In the future of Coastal there is the new "Coastal 12 Rada", an elegant open that will go under construction in the coming weeks to be presented at the Cannes Motor S...
P.O.A. *
Belgium
35.1 ft.
2024
New
->> TECHNOHULL GTX - DUAL MERCURY VERADO 400 V10 RACING - [NEW] INSTALLED OPTIONS: DELIVERY TIME: Directly available from stock UPPHOLSTERY COLOR: Spradli...
$411,498 *
Boats.co. (United Kingdom)
ft.
2024
New
New SEABOB F5 available from 9360 euros + Vat New SEABOB F5 S available from 12,480.00 euros + Vat Optimal handling with powerful thrust One particular di...
$9,560 *
Lazio (Italy)
40.03 ft.
2023
Used
In the future of Coastal there is the new "Coastal 12 Rada", an elegant open that will go under construction in the coming weeks to be presented at the Cannes Motor S...
$305,404 *
Hamble (United Kingdom)
36.09 ft.
2023
Used
2023 Ultimate Boats T-Class 11.0m // Twin Suzuki DF350 Outboard engines // 630 hours // Ex-Demonstrator boat // High performance rib with commercial hull // High spec...
$484,920 *
Belgium
38.71 ft.
2019
Used
INSTALLED OPTIONS: features: Bilge pump, Boarding ladder, Bucket seat, Cabin in console, Custom colours tube, Depthmeter, Dual battery system, Electric Horn, Elec...
$199,176 *
Barrington, Rhode... (United States of America)
10.01 ft.
2012
Used
Nicely equipped 10' Aluminum Hard Bottom Inflatable in excellent condition. Powered by a 2011 Four Stroke Yamaha. This inflatable is set up with centerline motorcycle...
$5,000
Hamble (United Kingdom)
36.09 ft.
2021
Used
2022 ULTIMATE BOATS M-CLASS 11M // EX-DEMONSTRATOR POLICE CODED BOAT YDSA CAT 3 // Cabin Rib design // Twin Suzuki DF325 Outboard // Starboard 1048 Hours, Port 190 Ho...
$507,954 *
Fort Lauderdale, ... (United States of America)
6.56 ft.
2022
New
Available to Order:Fort Lauderdale The Whaly 210 is a 6' 11" tender constructed of color-fast double walled- polyethylene with a maximum power rating of 2.5HP....
$2,450
Tampa Bay, Florida (United States of America)
13.12 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Tampa Bay The Whaly 435 R is a 14’4” highly durable tender, manufactured from high-grade, double-walled polyethylene. Included is an addition...
$7,450
Palm Beach, Florida (United States of America)
13.12 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Tampa Bay The Whaly 435 R is a 14’4” highly durable tender, manufactured from high-grade, double-walled polyethylene. Included is an addition...
$7,450
Sarasota, Florida (United States of America)
9.84 ft.
2024
New
Customizable Boat: Sarasota The 10’ 2” Whaly 310 is unsinkable and indestructable. Constructed of double-wall polyethylene, it is more durable than aluminum, fibergl...
$4,450
Tampa, Florida (United States of America)
39.37 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Tampa Bay The Northstar Ion 12 Solstice is designed as a comfortable yacht tender with eye-catching lines, sure to turn heads. It has a maxim...
P.O.A.
Palm Beach, Florida (United States of America)
39.37 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Palm Beach The Northstar Ion 12 Solstice is designed as a comfortable yacht tender with eye-catching lines, sure to turn heads. It has a maxi...
P.O.A.
Miami Beach, Florida (United States of America)
52.0 ft.
2019
Used
This Chaser 500R is in perfect condition. She has been maintainedimpeccableby her single owner. The vessel has many options, including a cabin with sleepi...
$899,000
Sarasota, Florida (United States of America)
13.12 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Sarasota The Whaly 500 R is a 16’4” highly durable tender, manufactured from high-grade, double-walled polyethylene. Included is an additiona...
$13,750
Fort Lauderdale, ... (United States of America)
13.12 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Fort Lauderdale The Whaly 500 R is a 16’4” highly durable tender, manufactured from high-grade, double-walled polyethylene. Included is an ad...
$13,750
Fort Lauderdale, ... (United States of America)
39.37 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Fort Lauderale The Northstar Ion 12 Solstice is designed as a comfortable yacht tender with eye-catching lines, sure to turn heads. It has a ...
P.O.A.
Fort Lauderdale, ... (United States of America)
9.84 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Fort Lauderdale The 10’ 2” Whaly 310 is unsinkable and indestructable. Constructed of double-wall polyethylene, it is more durable than alumi...
$4,450
United States of America
33.99 ft.
2024
New
Displayed at the Sarasota Boat Show, Ramp A/B! Engines 2 x Mercury 400 HP V10 Exterior AntiFouling - Grey Fabric Impression Tube Color - Black (Fabri...
$442,678
Stuart, Florida (United States of America)
40.32 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Stuart The Northstar Ion 12 Equinox is a luxury tender with a maximum rating of 1350 HP. Its aft sunbed provides a double berth below for ove...
P.O.A.
Palm Beach, Florida (United States of America)
39.37 ft.
2022
New
Customizable Boat:Palm Beach The Northstar Ion 12 Equinox is a luxury tender with a maximum rating of 1350 HP. Its aft sunbed provides a double berth below for...
P.O.A.
Sarasota, Florida (United States of America)
41.99 ft.
2025
New
Customizable Boat: Sarasota Windy SR38 The brand-new SR38 is the third addition to our SR Sports Boat Line and marks the sixth new WINDY model launched in the...
P.O.A.
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ABOUT RIB BOATS
Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are hugely versatile vessels, known for their strength, speed, and safety. They feature a solid V-shaped hull, usually constructed of fiberglass but sometimes aluminum, surrounded by large inflatable tubes. Search for new and used RIBs for sale of all sizes and styles, refining your search by geographical location and budget.
Main Characteristics of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs)
Rigid Inflatable Boats (better known as RIBs) have been used for years as workhorses, notably for the emergency services, as well as for leisure thanks to their lightweight properties, high performance, and safety characteristics.
A RIB is characterized by its solid V-shaped hull which is surrounded by sturdy inflatable tubes. This unique design allows the vessel to handle very rough seas because of the shock-absorbing properties of the tubes. They are exceptionally fast (often able to reach 50 knots) and can be winched or trailered easily because of their comparatively low weight to size ratio. Safety-wise the inflated tubes provide lots of buoyancy, and if one section of a tube—made from either Hypalon or PVC—gets ruptured, the boat will be supported by the remaining tubes.
RIBs are incredibly versatile boats, and most commonly used for tenders, commercial work, and for training. However, they also make good dive boats, leisure boats, and family boats, and there are today an unlimited number of designs, sizes, finishes, and styles of RIBs on the market.
Types of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs)
Open RIB
The most common type of RIB is the open model which, as the name suggests, has no roof or cabin and instead has an uncovered deck. Whether they’re being used for commercial or recreational purposes, open RIBs are stable and functional, easy to handle, and are popular training boats. The seating configuration in open RIBs varies, with some having their seats in a line—known as jockey seats—which makes the most of the internal deck space, while others have bench-type seating behind the helm.
Cabin RIB
Cabin RIBs have a fully enclosed cabin over the bow or bow and helm. Larger fully enclosed models might have small galleys or heads to allow for overnight stays, making these efficient weekend cruisers. The cabin RIB comes at a considerably higher price point than the open RIB as they are larger and more luxurious options with lots more features and versatility.
Inboard and Outboard RIBs
Traditionally RIBs had outboard engines to make them easier to maintain and service, and you’ll still see a majority of outboard engine RIBs on the water. However, these days inboard engines are gaining in popularity within the leisure market as they allow for swim platforms and watersports. More critically, having an inboard allows for either diesel power or jet drives, which may be the option of choice for RIBs used as tenders for yachts. These generally run on diesel power to allow for single-source fueling (rather than having to haul both diesel and gasoline in different tanks), and/or utilize jet drives to reduce the amount of space needed to store the tender aboard the mothership.
Luxury RIBs
The development of luxury RIBs has taken the industry by storm, and today brands are designing ever larger and more luxurious models. Often referred to as MAXI RIBs they can be anything up to 65-feet in length, although most are smaller than that. These James Bond-style vessels are gleaming and high-polished, and filled with leather upholstery and the latest technology such as drop-down sides to create large teak sundecks, as well as solariums, dinettes, multiple cabins, fully-equipped galleys, and huge swim platforms.
Best Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) Brands
The name Zodiac is probably the first one to spring to mind when you think of a RIB, and they are stalwarts of the industry. Yet there are many excellent brands building a huge array of styles to suit all tastes and budgets.
Traditional-styled, simple RIB brands include Ribcraft, Zeppelin, AB Inflatables, Novurania, and Safeboats, all of which pride themselves on their tough and rugged vessels. Then there are the brands designing more luxury models aimed at those wanting to cruise in style. These include Brig, Osprey, Protector, Argos Nautic, Zar, Capelli, and Highfield. Some of the larger luxury models can offer cabins, small galleys, and plenty of innovation.
Maxi RIB brands offering the very highest in luxury include Magazzu, Avera, Technorib, Olympic RIBs, Sacs, Skipper, Pirelli, and Ribco.
FAQs
Why Choose Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs)?
Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) are popular the world over for their sturdiness, speed, and lightweight properties. They can be purchased fairly inexpensively but there are also very large and/or high-end models too. They are fun, versatile, easy to trailer, and able to safely withstand whatever the ocean throws at them.