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A Guide to Trailering and Launching Your RIB in the UK
TL;DR: At a Glance Licensing: UK laws allow drivers who passed their test after 1 January 1997 to tow a trailer up to 3,500kg MAM without an additional B+E test. Towing Limits: Always verify your vehicle’s braked and unbraked towing capacity to avoid exceeding legal and safe weight limits. Slipways: The South Coast boasts premier launching spots, including Warsash on the Hamble, Salcombe in Devon, and Weymouth in Dorset. Best Boats for the Coast: High-performance RIBs like th
Aug 123 min read
Rigid Inflatable Boat vs. Hard-Hull: Why the RIB Wins for Performance
At a Glance: Why the RIB Outperforms the Hard-Hull Unrivalled Stability: Inflatable tubes act as shock absorbers and provide a secondary contact point with the water, reducing roll. Superior Efficiency: The lightweight composite construction allows for higher speeds with smaller engines, lowering fuel consumption. Enhanced Safety: Multi-chambered tubes provide massive reserve buoyancy, making BRIGs virtually unsinkable even in challenging conditions. Versatility: From the
Apr 83 min read
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