Technology
Flexboat is always looking for constant improvement of its products. We continually invest in our staff by training them
and we are always developing new products aimed at the satisfaction and safety of our customers.
Flexboats new product development department is equipped with a plotter for the construction of its molds. This
ensures symmetry, adequate weight distribution and great performance in the water. The fiberglass hulls have flanges
for perfect matching of the tubes and the lamination plan is meticulously crafted for satisfactory performance and
guaranteed durability.
All models have their tubes perfectly fitting the "V" hull ensuring lower vibration and less drag with the water.
Electric harnesses, steering cables and control cables run inside the hull in previously installed ducts. Doors, hatches and
covers are finished on both sides.
Seats and backrests are manufactured using the German seamless Hinterschaum process (Flexboat exclusivity in the
marine world). They are totally waterproof and do not get soaked on a rainy day or even when passengers sit in wet
swimwear.
Versatility
Highly versatile, a Flexboat can be used for family recreation, support for larger vessels, diving, fishing, search and
rescue, commercial activities, tourism, military, law enforcement.
Safety
Flexboat inflatables have features that make them unbeatable in terms of safety: they do not sink even if all tubes are deflated.
Flexboat designed all its vessels with several independent air chambers on the tubes. The number of chambers varies
with the size and model of the boat. This ensures that in the event of a major accident where the tubes lose air, you will
not lose the boat's navigability. Even if all air chambers are punctured, the fiberglass structure has positive flotation and
the boat stays afloat. All Flexboat boats have positive flotation even in the event of failure of the hull or tubes.
Its V hull allows it to face any type of sea and at the same time lets you get closer to the beach due to its shallow draft.
Cone shaped tubes
The advantages of cone shaped tubes are:
1 - Improved visibility to the captain due to the smaller tube diameter at the bow.
2 - Better hydrodynamics because the smaller diameter tube at the bow allows the boat to have a sharper entry
in the fiberglass hull, improving its capability to cut the waves.
3 - When hitting a wave the aft part of the cone shaped tubes touch the water thus absorbing part of the impact
on the passengers and making navigation smoother.
4 - The conical tube also increases useful cockpit space.
5 - Better aerodynamics, because the smaller tube diameter in the bow represents a smaller obstacle to the
wind.
The advantages above increase speed, reduces fuel consumption, provides smoother navigation, and makes the
Flexboat inflatable boat more good looking.
Durability
The life expectancy of a Flexboat inflatable exceeds 15 years. This is due in most part to the high quality of the raw
materials used in its construction. In the manufacture of our products we only use raw materials with assured quality,
acquired from renowned suppliers in the nautical sector. The hulls are manufactured with isophthalic resin with anti UV
protection and the tubes are built with French "Orca" Hypalon, Neoprene and Polyester fabric which is extremely
resistant to the elements and to chemical agents. The tubes are vulcanized which guarantees perfect sealing and an
excellent attachment to the hull, besides making it easy to repair. The boats can be kept inflated and if they lose some
pressure the pump can be used on cold days.