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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

1,674 New and Used RIB Boats

Sea Ray 20
Sea Ray 20 Sea Ray 20 Sea Ray 20

Goffstown, New Ha... (United States of America)

20.01 ft.

1997

Used

Boat Overview Fair-conditioned Pontoon boat, engine runs. A great option for recreational boating! Details Unleash your inner adventurer and revitalize this 1997 Sundancer 20 Pontoon Boat - a diamond in the rough waiting to shine once more! If you have a knack for refurbishing a...

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$7,500

Onda 340 Magna

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

Symbol Pilothouse

League City, Texas (United States of America)

51.18 ft.

2003

Used

Twin Caterpillar 3126TA engines Northern Lights 16 KW genset - 1730 hours Bow Thruster Furuno plotters, autopilot, radar - 2021 10' RIB with 10HP Mercury outboard...

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$448,000

Technohull 38 Grand Sport

Athens, (Greece)

37.99 ft.

2024

Used

38' 2024 Technohull 38 Grand Sport, Powered by Twin 300HP Yamahas with 40 hours! Featuring: Dynastream patented hull for absolute control and top performance ...

$387,168

RIB Seafarer

Miami, Florida (United States of America)

35.99 ft.

2016

Used

Step aboard the Ribco Seafarer 36 and be captivated by its elegant design and excellent craftsmanship. This yacht exudes a timeless beauty that is sure to turn heads ...

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$185,000

Skipper-BSK 42

Miami Beach, Florida (United States of America)

41.99 ft.

2023

Used

Beautiful indoor kept stylish performance RIB. Low hours on V12's. The Skipper 42NC is an exceptional rib boat that is designed for ultimate luxury and performance. ...

$689,000

Northstar Ion 12 Equinox

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...

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P.O.A.

Windy Sr 38

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...

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P.O.A.

Northstar Ion 12 Equinox

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...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Ultralite 260

Stuart, Florida (United States of America)

8.5 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Stuart Highfield Ultralite 260SS The UL260SS “Space Saver” is designed for those who need to carry up to four people and can be powered by ...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Classic 360

Palm Beach, Florida (United States of America)

9.84 ft.

2022

New

Customizable Boat:Palm Beach The Highfield Classic 360 is a high-end inflatable tender with a recommended power rating of 20HP. Its high tensile chromated and ...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Classic 340

Fort Lauderdale, ... (United States of America)

11.15 ft.

2024

New

Customizable Boat: Fort Lauderdale Highfield Classic 340 GT Our CL340 with GT Console accommodates up to 6 people and supports engines up to 25hp. It features...

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Highfield Ultralite 340

Stuart, Florida (United States of America)

11.15 ft.

2022

New

Customizable Boat:Stuart The Highfield Ultralite 340 has a maximum rating of 20 HP with 10 HP recommended. At 11'2, it weighs in at 117 pounds. Its lightweight...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Pa 420

Fort Lauderdale, ... (United States of America)

13.85 ft.

2024

New

Customizable Boat: Fort Lauderdale Highfield Patrol 420 Ideal for both family distance cruising and commercial or club use, including teaching, charter, and h...

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Highfield Pa 420

Apalachicola, Flo... (United States of America)

13.85 ft.

2024

New

Customizable Boat: Palm Beach Highfield Patrol 420 Ideal for both family distance cruising and commercial or club use, including teaching, charter, and harbor...

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Highfield Classic 310

Stuart, Florida (United States of America)

10.17 ft.

2024

New

Customizable Boat: Stuart Highfiel Classic 310 FCT Our best-selling tender size, ideal for up to 5 people and powered by engines up to 20hp. Despite its luxur...

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Highfield Classic 310

Palm Beach, Florida (United States of America)

10.17 ft.

2024

New

Customizable Boat: Palm Beach Highfiel Classic 310 FCT Our best-selling tender size, ideal for up to 5 people and powered by engines up to 20hp. Despite its l...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Ultralite 340

Apalachicola, Flo... (United States of America)

11.09 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Panhandle Highfield Ultralite 340 The largest model in the Ultralite range has room on board for up to 6 people, and can be powered by up t...

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P.O.A.

Avalon LSZ 23' Cruise Rear Bench TT - Triple Toon - IN STOCK

South Chesterfiel... (United States of America)

24.51 ft.

2025

New

Grab the wheel of the Avalon LSZ from our Signature Collection and hold on tight, because this will be the ride of a lifetime. This affordable yet elegantly stylish, ...

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$65,107

Unknown RIB 45

Greece

45.93 ft.

2023

Used

A Masterpiece of Performance and Luxury! Model: RIB 45 Type: Inflatable Year: 2023 Country of Built: Poland Flag of Registry: Greek VAT: Not Paid LOA: ...

$408,210 *

Highfield Classic 290

Apalachicola, Flo... (United States of America)

9.51 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Panhandle Highfield Classic 290 This popular 4-person model provides extra space with a 1056 lb payload capacity. The high-quality finish a...

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Highfield Ultralite 290

Apalachicola, Flo... (United States of America)

9.51 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Panhandle Highfield Ultralite 290 SS The UL290SS “Space Saver” is designed to handle up to a 10hp engine, making it suitable for taking you...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Ru 280

Palm Beach, Florida (United States of America)

9.15 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Palm Beach Highfield Roll Up 280KAM We begin with either Mehler® PVC or Orca® Hypalon tubes, and then provide the option of either a sectio...

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Highfield Classic 290

Stuart, Florida (United States of America)

9.51 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Stuart Highfield Classic 290 This popular 4-person model provides extra space with a 1056 lb payload capacity. The high-quality finish and ...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Ultralite 290

Stuart, Florida (United States of America)

9.51 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Stuart Highfield Ultralite 290 SS The UL290SS “Space Saver” is designed to handle up to a 10hp engine, making it suitable for taking you an...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Ru 250

Fort Lauderdale, ... (United States of America)

8.23 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Fort Lauderdale Highfield Roll Up 250KAL We begin with either Mehler® PVC or Orca® Hypalon tubes, and then provide the choice between a sec...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Ru 280

Apalachicola, Flo... (United States of America)

9.15 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Panhandle Highfield Roll Up 280KAL We begin with either Mehler® PVC or Orca® Hypalon tubes, and then provide the choice between a sectional...

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P.O.A.

Highfield Ru 230

Stuart, Florida (United States of America)

7.58 ft.

2025

New

Customizable Boat: Stuart Highfield Roll Up 230KAL We begin with either Mehler® PVC or Orca® Hypalon tubes, and then provide the choice between a sectional al...

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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.