FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RIBsONLY.com Becomes a Complete RIB Knowledge Platform, Publishing 51 New Guides on Everything You Need to Know About RIBs
From choosing a first boat to understanding hull materials, licensing and safety, the platform’s evergreen library now covers the entire RIB journey
Antwerp, 20260824 – RIBsONLY.com, long known as a news source for the Rigid Inflatable Boat, has completed its transformation into a full knowledge platform.
Publishing 51 new in-depth guides covering seven areas: Learning, Buying, Owning, Using, Choosing, Safety, and the RIB Industry. The expansion coincides with a 149.1% increase in search visibility, from 262,654 impressions in 2025 to 654,208 at the time of this release, evidence that RIB owners and buyers are actively searching for exactly this kind of guidance.
Dedicated exclusively to RIBs since 2008, the site is published by Medianaut, Nautical News Media, founded in 2003 by Karel Overlaet, who remains Editor-in-Chief.
“A RIB isn’t a small motorboat with tubes bolted on. It handles differently, it’s built differently, and it’s bought for different reasons,” said Karel Overlaet, Editor-in-Chief, RIBsONLY.com. “For years we reported on this market as news. What owners actually needed was a place that explained it properly, start to finish. That’s what these 51 guides are.”
Everything You Need to Know About RIBs, in One Place
The new content is organised around the questions a reader actually has, at whatever stage they’re at:
- Learning — what a RIB is, how it differs from an inflatable boat or a RIB versus a rigid hull, and the terminology every new owner encounters
- Buying — inspection checklists for used RIBs, what a RIB should cost, and how to choose the right size
- Owning — insurance, winter storage, cleaning and tube protection
- Using — trailering, fuel consumption, and driving in rough water
- Choosing — comparing hull shapes, tube materials (PVC vs Hypalon/CSM), and construction (aluminium vs fibreglass)
- Safety — essential safety equipment and understanding sea conditions
- Industry — manufacturers, certifications, and how the RIB market actually works
The most recent addition extends this structure into a new area entirely: RIB Rentals Europe, a hub for anyone who wants to experience a RIB without owning one.
It covers where to rent across the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Scandinavia, Poland and Turkey, which countries require a boating licence, how bareboat compares to skippered rental, and the real cost difference between renting and buying.
Built for the Whole Journey, Not Just the News
Where the platform once reported on new models and industry developments as they happened, the 51-guide library is built to answer the questions that come before and after the headlines, the practical, ongoing decisions every RIB owner and buyer actually faces.
“Whether you’re choosing your first RIB, working out what tube material makes sense, or just trying to rent one for a weekend, it should all be answerable in one place,” said Overlaet. “That’s what we’ve built.”
Further guides and regional rental content are planned throughout 2026/2027.
About RIBsONLY.com
RIBsONLY.com is a knowledge platform dedicated entirely to the Rigid Inflatable Boat, covering everything you need to know about RIBs, from buying and ownership to safety, usage, and the industry behind the boats.
Founded in 2008 as a specialist news site, it has since grown into the most comprehensive independent RIB resource available, serving buyers, owners, and industry professionals across Europe.
RIBsONLY.com is published by Medianaut, Nautical News Media, founded in 2003 by Karel Overlaet, who continues as Editor-in-Chief.
Media Enquiries
Karel Overlaet, Founder and Owner
Medianaut, Nautical News Media
info@medianaut.be
