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Tiger Marine RIBs Impressive Fast Paced Factory Tour

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The Shipyard

The fast paced video shows us the various stages of the produdtion of their Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).

We get a behind-the-scenes glimps at the software and machinery used to bring the initial designs to life.

The video highlights the attention to detail that goes into every aspect of the build,

Throughout the tour, we see firsthand how Tiger Marine’s commitment to quality and innovation has led to the creation of some of the most advanced and beautiful yachts on the market today.

About Tiger Marine

Tiger Marine boats are in the market since 1996. Located 50 km from Cairo airport, 80 km from Suez port and 200 km from Alexandria port. Location: Factory No. 62, 100 Fadan Zone, Badr Industrial City, Cairo, Egypt.

They have a broad offer.

Fabrics use to build the RIBs:
VALMEX: PVC based fabrics made by Low and Bonar company from Germany
ORCA: CSM ( Hypalon ) fabrics made y Pennel and Flippo.
SPRADLING: New fabrics from the world leader manufacturer for leather fabrics used in all Tiger Marine boats upholstery

Tiger Marine RIBs Fast Paced Factory Tour @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
The team

Great Short Apex Ambulance RIB Presentation

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The A-33 Apex Ambulance

This Apex RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) is a specialized boat designed for emergency medical services (EMS) and rescue operations. This A-33 is made for professionals.

This 10-meter RIB includes a large cabin. The boat’s design is optimized for stability and speed.

With a deep-V hull and high-performance outboard engines it can reach speeds of up to 60 knots, according to Apex.

The company’s head quarter is located in Costa Rica, has a presence in more than 50 countries around the world and has been in operation for 35 years.

I’ve published more Apex videos here on RIBsONLY.com for you to enjoy.

Apex Ambulance RIB @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Apex Ambulance RIB specs

This video was posted on the Apex Boats YouTube channel.

Orca Retail Proudly Works with European Partner Repairers

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Orca Retail Partners

Orca® Retail has more than 100 partners all over Europe and the UK.

The company is a leading provider of RIB tube material for the RIB boating industry, with an extensive and diverse range of products to repair, replace, maintain or customize your precious RIB.

CSM neoprene fabrics, glue and hardener, maintenance products and flexible tanks (clean water, grey water, fuel) are some of their available products.

Each of the six tube fabrics has its specific use as you can read when clicking on “Fabrics” on their top menu. Even if you’re not a repairer, it broadens your perspective on tube material.

Meet the team

Take a peek on their website and/or meet them during the Metstrade in Amsterdam from 15 to 17 november 2022 (Hall 1, booth n°850).

Proud to share that ORCA Retail is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

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Orca® Retail Partner Repairers

ORCA® Cleaners’ Impressive Results

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Keep your RIB (safely) Clean

Our Facebook group consistently shares informative posts on RIB maintenance and ensuring the tubes are safely cared for.

This video shows great results of the cleaners proposed by Orca® Retail.

It’s important you use safe products and who else would know this better than these guys.

They’re the market leader for the most important brands of inflatable boats.

Proud to share that ORCA Retail is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

All fabrics are produced, validated, and checked by their internal lab to ensure they meet RIB standards. The shipping is trans-European.

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Fluid’s Removable Slide-on Hypalon/CSM Tubes

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
Fluid's Removable Slide-on Hypalon/CSM Tubes @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Fluid’s Removable Slide-on Hypalon/CSM Tubes system

Fluid Watercraft is one of the few manufactures who has removable / slide-on Hypalon/CSM tubes.

Replacing tubes can be done in as little as 3 hours. The tubes are attached through 17 mm 5086 extruded aluminum bolt rope.

Way to go, Fluid!

Fluid uses the famous GEMINI hulls.

Fluid's Removable Slide-on Hypalon/CSM Tubes @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Fluid’s Removable Slide-on Hypalon/CSM Tubes – detail