Buyer guides

Know what you are buying

Short, practical guides on the choices that matter when you buy a RIB from abroad.

PVC or Hypalon tubes: which should you choose?

The tubes are what makes a RIB a RIB. Both fabrics we offer are 1.2 mm thick and built with 5 independent air chambers, but they age differently in sun, salt and hard use.

In this guide
  • What the tubes do
  • Reinforced PVC, 1.2 mm
  • Orca Hypalon™, 1.2 mm
  • Side by side
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How much engine does your RIB need?

More power is not always better. The right engine gets the boat onto the plane easily with your usual load, without extra weight and fuel you never use.

In this guide
  • Start with the maximum rating
  • Typical choices per model
  • Things to check
  • Licence rules differ by country
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Buying a boat abroad: VAT, customs and registration

Importing a boat sounds complicated. In practice it follows a clear sequence, and with Aquaforth almost all of it is handled for you. Here is what happens and what you pay.

In this guide
  • VAT is paid once, at your border
  • The steps of an import
  • Documents you receive
  • When the risk passes to you
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