PVC production technology for boats. For the production of inflatable boats. Materials for the manufacture of PVC inflatable boats

Every day PVC boats are becoming more and more popular among fishermen in our country. Every fisherman at least once thought about having his own floating means: a boat or a boat. It is not necessary to explain to anyone how significantly the PVC boat expands the possibilities of the angler in fishing. Owning your own boat or motorboat is not cheap, but there is an alternative: a PVC inflatable boat.

An inflatable boat, unlike a conventional boat, has a large number of advantages:

The inflatable boat takes up significantly less storage space, it can be stored in a garage, utility room, even in an apartment.
It is much more convenient to transport an inflatable boat to the place of fishing, there is no need to purchase a car trailer, install a towbar.
To launch an inflatable boat, there is no need to look for a special place, the inflatable boat weighs much less, so even one person can easily launch it into the water.
The price of an inflatable boat is several times cheaper, so a large number of people can afford to buy it.

The first inflatable boats were made of rubber, they were not very reliable in operation, but they were inexpensive, anyone could afford to buy such a boat for fishing, hunting or tourism. The base of a rubber boat is a synthetic mesh or cotton fabric covered with rubber on both sides for gas tightness. Over time, factories, manufacturers of rubber boats, improved their manufacturing technology, began to use rubber with a high content of natural rubber, due to which the boats became much better and more reliable.

In the 90s, the first inflatable boats appeared from a new, more modern material, polyvinyl chloride (PVC). PVC fabric was a nylon mesh covered on both sides with a layer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which is an elastic and airtight material. PVC boats in terms of their performance significantly exceeded rubber boats, but at first they cost much more than rubber boats. A little later, an increasing number of manufacturers began to appear on the market, and prices for PVC boats dropped significantly. Today, PVC inflatable boats have become the most popular boat type of all.

Advantages of PVC boats

Easy to store PVC boats. Before storage, a rubber boat must be thoroughly washed, properly dried, sprinkled with talcum powder and stored, if possible, unfolded, in a partially inflated state so that the boat does not rot and mold. There are no such problems with the PVC boat, I turned it up and put it in storage until spring: in the garage, on the loggia, in the basement. The storage temperature of the PVC boat is from -40 to +50 degrees. It is advisable to store a rubber boat at temperatures from -5 to +35 degrees.
PVC boats are more resistant to tearing and abrasion. PVC fabric in its structure is denser and coarser, therefore it withstands mechanical stress better. The rubberized fabric of a rubber boat does not resist longitudinal cuts well, therefore, the rubber boat must be protected from sharp branches, snags, sharp stones and glass fragments.
PVC boat seams are much stronger and more aesthetically pleasing than rubber boat seams. The seams are the weakest point of a rubber boat; to strengthen them, the seams are pasted over with special tapes, so they look much less aesthetically pleasing. And despite the reinforcement of the seams with tapes, the strength of the seams of a rubber boat is still worse than that of a PVC boat. The tensile strength of the PVC boat seams is 3.5-4.5 kg, and the seams of a rubber boat are 0.5 kg.
The cylinders of PVC boats hold a higher pressure, their working pressure is 0.3, for rubber boats, the working pressure is 0.15. The pressure in the cylinders of a rubber boat must be carefully controlled, otherwise, in the heat, the pumped cylinders can burst, this can especially happen with an old boat that has served its owner for many years. This doesn't happen with a PVC boat.
PVC boats are lighter than rubber inflatable boats. This moment becomes especially sensitive when the inflatable boat is large.
The fabric from which PVC boats are made is much more practical than rubberized fabric. It does not rot, is not exposed to fungi and bacteria, does not absorb moisture, is not afraid of frost, ultraviolet radiation.
PVC boats are well suited for use with a motor, since the PVC fabric is not afraid of contact with petroleum products: gasoline, engine oil.
PVC fabric manufacturers produce more than 20 colors and shades of their fabrics, which allows PVC boat designers and builders to create beautiful and aesthetically pleasing boats for every taste of their customers.
PVC boats are considered safer, even in the event of a puncture of the boat's cylinder, the air from the PVC boat's cylinder leaves much slower, leaving the boat owner more time to take measures to rescue the boat and property in the boat. Rubber boats sink faster.

Disadvantages of PVC boats

PVC boats, due to the greater rigidity of the material, take up more volume when folded. A rubber boat of the same size when folded will take up less space than a PVC fabric boat.
In late autumn, at negative temperatures, when folding a PVC boat, difficulties often arise, due to the fact that the fabric of the boat coarsens, becomes rigid and hard to roll. Although speaking about this drawback, it should be noted that very few people use a boat in subzero temperatures, most owners use an inflatable boat when the ambient temperature is above 15 degrees.
Repairing a PVC boat is considered more difficult than repairing a rubber boat. In the early days of the first PVC fabric boats, it was very difficult for boat owners to find glue and a repair kit to fix their boat. Currently, along with each boat made of PVC material, there is a set of glue and a set of patches for repairing punctures and cuts in the field. In addition, through the ads, you can find craftsmen in your city who can fix your PVC boat with high quality, eliminating any problems with your boat.
A PVC boat usually costs significantly more than a rubber boat. Although recently the prices for PVC boats have practically equaled the prices for rubber boats.
The material of PVC fabric can be easily burned by a cigarette or coal from a fire, so you need to be careful and attentive when using the boat, especially if you are a smoker.

PVC boat selection

A person has a lot of questions when choosing an inflatable boat, especially if this is his first boat. There are several important points to consider when choosing a boat:

The size of the boat should correspond to the size of the pond where you will be fishing. The larger the pond, the larger your boat should be.
Be sure to consider the number of people who will be in the boat with you.
For fishing on a small reservoir: a pond or a small river, a simple rowing boat designed for one, maximum two people is quite enough. For fishing on a large reservoir: a large reservoir, a large river, a lake, it is better to purchase a PVC boat with a transom for installing an outboard motor.
Pay attention to the number of cylinders in the boat, there should be at least two, even better than three. The more cylinders in the boat, the safer it is.
Boats differ in the density of the PVC fabric they are made of. The higher the density of the fabric, the thicker and stronger the fabric will be, but at the same time the weight of the boat will increase. It is advisable to choose boats with a fairly high density of PVC fabric.
The bottom of the boat can be of different design. There are boats with inflatable bottom, as well as boats with plywood or even aluminum bottom.
If the boat's driving performance and its stability on the water are of great importance to you, try to test the model of your future boat by taking a boat of the same model from your fellow fishermen and trying it on the water.

10 best PVC boats

Aqua

PVC boats under the Aqua brand are produced by the Master Lodok enterprise located in the city of Ufa. The Boat Master company was founded in 1993 and is currently one of the largest manufacturers of inflatable boats in Russia. The Boat Master enterprise produces inflatable boats of 5 brands: Riviera, Taimen, Aqua, Apache and RUSH.

Boats under the Aqua brand are perhaps the most popular among the company's products. 4 series of inflatable boats are produced under the Aqua trademark: Aqua Optima, Avka Master, Aqua Motor and Aqua NDND Motor.

The series of boats "Aqua Optima" includes PVC boat models from 190 to 260 cm long, with a cylinder diameter of 280 or 340 mm. They all have two inflatable compartments, the density of the PVC fabric is 750 g / m2. All "Avka Optima" boats are rowing boats, have a capacity of 1-2 people, and are not intended for installing a boat motor.

The series of boats "Aqua Master" includes boat models from 240 to 300 cm in length, with a cylinder diameter of 360 or 400 mm. They all have two inflatable compartments, the density of the PVC fabric is 750 g / m2. Boats of this series can be equipped with a hinged transom, on which a boat motor with a capacity of up to 2.5 l / s can be installed. Boats of the "Aqua Master" series are designed for 2-3 people.

The series of boats "Aqua Motors" includes boat models from 260 to 320 cm in length, with a cylinder diameter of 360 or 400 mm. All of them have two or 3 inflatable compartments, the density of PVC fabric can be 750, 800 or 850 g / m2. All boats of this series are equipped with a transom on which a boat motor can be installed. The bottom of the boats of this series can be either a simple tension or with an additionally installed slate-book. Boats of the "Aqua Motors" series are designed for 2-3 people.

The series of boats "Aqua NDND Motor" includes boat models with a length of 320, 340 or 360 cm, with a cylinder diameter of 420 mm. All of them have 3 inflatable compartments, plus an inflatable bottom, the density of the PVC fabric is 900 g / m2. All boats of this series are equipped with a transom, on which a boat motor can be installed. Boats of the "Aqua NDND Motor" series are designed for 3-4 people.

Frigate

The company "Fregat" is one of the largest manufacturers of PVC boats in our country, which has existed since 1991. The company is located in St. Petersburg. Fregat boats are used by the Emergencies Ministry, the Federal Border Service, the FSB special forces, hunters and fishermen. The Frigat company was the first in the country to introduce new technologies in the production of PVC boats into production: in 1999, the company for the first time in Russia developed boats with a high pressure inflatable bottom, in 2000, the Frigate company released the first boats in Russia with a variable section cylinder, in 2001 the company was the first in Russia produced boats with bow ramps and bulwarks.

The company "Fregat" manufactures PVC inflatable boats of 11 different series, different in design and intended use.

Boats Frigate series M - rowing boats, without a transom, not intended for the installation of a boat motor. The length of the M-series frigate boats is from 2 to 3 meters, with a cylinder diameter from 280 to 400 mm. They all have two inflatable compartments. Stretch floor.
Boats Frigate series E - are motor inflatable boats of economic class. The length of the Frigate E series boats is from 230 to 320 cm, with a cylinder diameter of 280, 360 or 400 mm, depending on the model. Inflatable compartments 2 or 3. Folding floor (floor) made of high quality marine plywood.
Boats Frigate series C - are classic two-color motor boats. The length of the Frigate series C boats is from 290 to 430 cm, with a cylinder diameter from 410 to 520 mm, depending on the model. Inflatable compartments 4 or 5. All boats of the series have a folding floor made of high quality marine plywood.
Frigate boats of the F series are PVC inflatable boats with an additional bulwark inflatable balloon. The Frigate series of boats with bulwarks was specially designed in 1999 for the needs of the Emergencies Ministry's rescue services. Bulwark increases the longitudinal rigidity of the boat's hull, adds 2 additional air compartments. Bulwark boats are designed for sailing at a considerable distance from the coast, on large rivers, reservoirs, lakes and seas. The length of the F-series boats is from 350 to 430 cm, with a cylinder diameter from 470 to 520 mm, depending on the model. Inflatable compartments 6 or 7.
Boats Frigate Pro series - are classic PVC motor boats with improved running characteristics. The length of the Frigate Pro series boats is from 290 to 370 cm, with a cylinder diameter from 450 to 490 mm, depending on the model. Inflatable compartments 4 or 6 for the model with bulwarks.
Boats Frigate Air series - are inflatable motor boats made of PVC with an inflatable multi-balloon high pressure bottom. The length of the Air series frigate boats is from 310 to 420 cm, the cylinder diameter is from 430 to 520 mm, depending on the model. Inflatable compartments 4 or 6 for models with bulwarks.

The Fregat company produces 5 series of boats with a high pressure multi-balloon bottom, these are the series of boats FM Light, FM Lux, FM L, FM Jet, FM Light Jet. Frigate boats of the FM Light series have a bottom consisting of three cylinders, but do not have protective aprons and bulwarks. Frigate boats of the FM Lux series have a bottom consisting of three cylinders, a protective apron and a bulwark. Boats Frigate FM L series have a bottom consisting of three cylinders, a protective apron and bulwarks, as well as a transom for an outboard motor with a deadwood type L. Boats Frigate FM Light Jet - have a bottom consisting of three high pressure cylinders and a transom for a jet boat engine ... Boats Frigate series FM Jet - have a bottom, consisting of three high pressure cylinders, a transom for a jet boat engine, a protective apron and a bulwark.

Hunter

PVC Hunter boats have been manufactured by the Hunter Production Trading Company, located in St. Petersburg, since 2009. The company produces a large number of models of inflatable boats, different sizes, designed for different areas of application.

The boats Hunter 250 and Hunter 280 are inflatable rowing boats not intended for operation with an outboard motor. The boats are made of 750 gsm PVC fabric. German production. The bottom of the boats is simple tensioned, there are two simple decks. The boat seats are fixed with the "lyctros-likpaz" system and they can be moved, placing them in a place convenient for you.

The boats Hunter 280 T and Hunter 300 LT are motor-rowing boats with a hinged transom designed to install a low-power outboard motor.

Boats Hunter 290 R, Hunter 290 L, Hunter 290 LK, Hunter 320 L, Hunter 290 LK, Hunter 335, Hunter 340, Hunter 360 are motor inflatable PVC boats designed for hunting, fishing and outdoor activities. Boats have different lengths, cylinder diameters, number of cylinders and different density of PVC fabric. The boats are made of 750 gsm PVC fabric. German production. Everyone will be able to choose a boat that suits him according to his individual requirements.

PTK Hunter also produces a series of PVC Stealth boats. The length of the boats of the Stealth series is from 255 to 375 cm, with a cylinder diameter from 400 to 480 mm, depending on the model. Stealth boats have three inflatable compartments, plus an inflatable keel. The boats are made of 750 gsm PVC fabric. German production. Boats of the Stealth series have a two-tone design, gray-blue.

Riviera

Riviera boats are produced by the “Master of boats” enterprise located in the city of Ufa. The Boat Master company was founded in 1993 and is currently one of the largest manufacturers of inflatable boats in Russia. The Boat Master enterprise produces inflatable boats of 5 brands: Riviera, Taimen, Aqua, Apache and RUSH.

4 series of inflatable boats are produced under the Riviera trademark: Riviera Compact, Riviera Maxima, Riviera NDND Gidrolizha and Riviera Kelevoe Inflatable Bottom.

The Riviera Compact PVC boat series includes boat models from 290 to 360 cm long, with a cylinder diameter of 420 or 460 mm. They all have 3 inflatable compartments, the density of the PVC fabric is 900 g / m2. All boats of this series are equipped with a transom, on which a boat motor can be installed. The bottom of the boats of this series can be of different types: tension bottom with an installed slate-book, NDND. An optional keel can be installed. Riviera Compact boats are designed for 3-4 people, depending on the boat model.

The series of PVC boats "Riviera Maxima" includes models of boats 340, 360 or 380 cm long, with a cylinder diameter of 460 or 520 mm. All of them have 3 inflatable compartments, the density of PVC fabric is 1100 g / m2. All boats of this series are equipped with a transom, on which a boat motor can be installed. The bottom of the boats of this series is equipped with a slate-book. Riviera Maxima boats are designed for 3-4 people, depending on the boat model.

The series of PVC boats "Riviera NDND Gidrolizha" includes boat models with a length of 320, 360 or 400 cm, with a cylinder diameter of 460 or 520 mm. They all have 3 inflatable compartments, the density of the PVC fabric is 900 or 1100 g / m2. depending on the model. All boats of this series are equipped with a transom on which a boat motor can be installed. The bottom of the boats of this series is equipped with a bottom of the type NDND-hydrolysis, additionally reinforced with protection. The boats of the Riviera NDND Hydrolysis series are designed for 3, 4 or 6 people, depending on the boat model.

The series of PVC boats "Riviera Kelevoe Inflatable Bottom" includes models of boats with a length of 360, 380 or 430 cm, with a cylinder diameter of 460 or 520 mm. All of them have 3 inflatable compartments, the density of PVC fabric is 1100 g / m2. All boats of this series are equipped with a transom on which a boat motor can be installed. The bottom of boats of this series is of the NDND type with an additionally installed keel. The boats of the Riviera Kelevoe Inflatable Bottom series are designed for 4, 5 or 8 people, depending on the boat model.

Flagship

The Flagman boats are manufactured by the Flagman company, located in the city of St. Petersburg and engaged in the production of inflatable boats since 2005.

The Flagman company uses for the production of its PVC boats durable and reliable PVC fabric produced by the Korean company "MIRASOL", the density of the PVC fabric is 850, 1050 or 1200 g / m2.

A distinctive feature of all Flagman boats is an inflatable keel bottom.

Boats Flagman 280 NT and Flagman 300 NT are rowing boats 280 and 300 cm long, cylinder diameter 400 mm. The boats have two inflatable balloons and an inflatable keel bottom. The boat seats are fixed with the "lyctros-likpaz" system and they can be moved, placing them in a place convenient for you.

Motor boats Flagman are manufactured with hull length from 280 to 450 cm, cylinder diameter from 460 to 500 mm. The number of inflatable balloons can be 3 or 4, plus an inflatable keel bottom. The density of the PVC fabric is from 850 to 1200 g / m2, depending on the boat model.

Double-hull boats Flagship DK series are produced with hull length from 320 to 550 cm, cylinder diameter from 400 to 430 mm. The number of inflatable balloons is 3, plus an inflatable keel bottom. The density of the PVC fabric is from 850 to 1200 g / m2, depending on the boat model.

The flagship DK Jet series jet boats are available with hull lengths from 320 to 550 cm, cylinder diameter 430 mm. The number of inflatable balloons is 3, plus an inflatable keel bottom. The density of PVC fabric is from 850 or 1200 g / m2, depending on the boat model.

The flagship aircraft of the DK Air series are produced with a hull length from 350 to 550 cm, a cylinder diameter of 430 mm. The number of inflatable balloons is 3, plus an inflatable keel bottom. The density of the PVC fabric is from 850 or 1200 g / m2, depending on the boat model.

Gladiator

Gladiator boats are manufactured at a factory in China, in Weihai. In the manufacture of boats, Korean-made PVC fabric is used. The plant employs more than 60 employees, has its own quality department, which controls the quality of boats produced from production.

According to the company of the boat manufacturer Gladiator, the PVC fabric from which the boats are made has a 5-year warranty, the seams of the boat have a 3-year warranty and the boat's components have a 1-year warranty.

Gladiator boats can have 3 options of floor (floor)

AirDeck AD (removable monolithic high pressure inflatable bottom). Does not squeeze under the weight of a person. The main advantage AirDeck, the smallest weight of all floorboards.
Plywood floorboard DP It is made of moisture-resistant plywood of the Russian-made FSF brand in an aluminum profile with a set of aluminum stringers. Stringers are put on aluminum rails, which greatly simplifies the assembly and disassembly of the boat and prolongs the life of the bottom liner.
Aluminum floorboard AL — fromthe most comfortable type of floor: it does not need to be dried, it cannot be scratched or punctured.It hasanti-slipyu notchat andseteats aluminummi stringerami.

IN series(A) Simple PVC Gladiator boats include the following boats:

Rowing boat PVC Gladiator - PVC fabrics with a density of 850 g / m2 are also made, the boat has 2 seats, a tension floor, there is a plywood slate, boats are produced in two colors: gray and green, boats come in 5 sizes: 220, 240, 260, 280, 300 cm
Motor rowing boat PVC Gladiator NTN - PVC fabrics with a density of 850 g / m2 are also made, the boat has 2 seats, a flat glued-in inflatable bottom, there is a hinged transom, the color of boats is gray, boats come in 2 sizes: 280, 300 cm
Motor rowing boat PVC Gladiator TN - PVC fabrics with a density of 850 g / m2 are also made, the boat has 2 seats, a flat glued-in inflatable bottom, there is a stationary glued-in transom, the color of the boats is gray, boats come in 2 sizes: 280, 300 cm
Motor rowing boat PVC Gladiator TC - PVC fabrics with a density of 850 g / m2 are also made, the boat has 2 seats, an inflatable keel, there is a stationary glued-in transom, the color of the boats is green, boats come in 3 sizes: 280, 320, 340 cm

The (B) Active series of PVC Gladiator boats includes the following boats:

PVC boat Gladiator Light series -the boat's cylinders are made of PVC fabric with a density of 850 g / m2, the bottom of the boat is made of PVC fabric with a density of 1100 g / m2, the boat has 2 seats, three options for the boat bottom are possible: AD - AirDeck (removable inflatable bottom), DP - plywood floorboard and AL - aluminum floorboard, the boat has a stationary glued-in transom and an inflatable keel, the cylinders and keel of the boat are covered with special armor, the color of the boats is white-blue, the boats are of 4 sizes: 270, 300, 330, 370 cm

The (C) Light series of PVC Gladiator boats includes the following boats:

PVC boat Gladiator series Active -made of PVC fabric with a density of 1100 g / m2, the boat has 2 seats, there are two options for the bottom of the boat: DP - plywood floorboard and AL - aluminum floorboard, the boat has a stationary glued-in transom and an inflatable keel, the cylinders and keel of the boat are covered with special armor, boats come in 4 sizes: 330, 370, 400, 420 cm

The (D) Professional series of PVC Gladiator boats includes the following boats:

PVC boat Gladiator Professional - PVC fabrics with a density of 1350 g / m2 are also made, there are 2 seats on the boat, two options for the bottom of the boat are possible: DP - plywood floorboard and AL - aluminum floorboard, the boat is equipped with a bulwark, the boat has a stationary glued-in transom and an inflatable keel, cylinders and a keel boats are covered with special armor, the color of the boats is red-black, boats are of 7 sizes: 330, 370, 400, 420, 450, 470, 500 cm

The series (HD) Heavy Duty PVC Gladiator boats includes the following boats:

PVC boat Gladiator Heavy Duty - PVC fabrics with a density of 1100 g / m2 are also made, the boat has 2 seats, the bottom of the AL boat is an aluminum floorboard, the boat has a stationary glued-in transom and an inflatable keel, the cylinders and keel of the boat are covered with special armor, the color of boats is light gray, boats are available 4 sizes: 350, 370, 390, 430 cm

The series (AIR) NDND PVC boats Gladiator includes the following boats:

PVC boat Gladiator NDND - boat cylinders are made of PVC fabric with a density of 1100 g / m2, the bottom of the boat is made of PVC fabric with a density of 1350 g / m2, the boat has 2 seats, an inflatable low pressure bottom, the boat has a stationary transom on a pillow, cylinders and a keel the boats are covered with special armor, the color of the boats is digital camouflage, the boats come in 4 sizes: 330, 350, 380, 420 cm, the boat is well suited for rafting and rafting on shallow and mountain rivers

The RIB series of boats Gladiator includes the following boats:

Boat RIB Gladitor - the boat's cylinders are made of PVC fabric with a density of 1100 g / m2, the boat has 2 seats, the boat has a rigid non-folding frame-forming bottom, the boat has a stationary transom, the boat's cylinders are covered with special armor, the color of the boats is digital camouflage, boats come in 5 sizes: 320, 350, 360, 380, 420 cm

Admiral

Boats Admiral have been produced since 2009 in the city of St. Petersburg by the company "Admiral". In the manufacture of boats, high-quality PVC fabric is used, produced by the German company MEHLER.

In series ninfernalx ridgesx lodabouttoAdmiral includes boats 260, 280 and 300 cm long. Diameter of cylinders 400 mm. The boats have 2 inflatable compartments. The boats are equipped with 2 seats, fixed according to the lyktros-likpaz system, which allows them to be moved and installed in a place convenient for you. The boats can be fitted with a hinged folding transom, which allows them to use a low-power outboard motor.

In series lodabouttoPvcAdmiral Classicincludes boats with a length of 305, 320, 330, 335 and 350 cm. The diameter of the cylinders can be 400 or 450 mm, depending on the boat model. All boats of the series have 3 inflatable compartments. The boats are equipped with 2 seats fixed according to the lyktros-likpaz system, which allows them to be moved and installed in a place convenient for you. The boats have a permanent transom, which allows them to use outboard outboard motors of the appropriate power. The floor of the boats consists of five sections of the floor, which are made of moisture-resistant laminated plywood, 9 mm thick, the floor has an anti-slip surface. Into a series of boats Admiral Classic also includes boats with extended configuration Admiral Classic Luxwhich have a bow tent and a set of overlays.

Series lodabouttoPVC Admiral Sportdesigned with an emphasis on speed, quick access to "glide", good maneuverability and seaworthiness. Admiral Sportincludes boats with a length of 320, 340, 360, 375 cm. The diameter of the cylinders can be 400 or 450 mm, depending on the boat model. The boats of the series can have 3 or 5 inflatable compartments. The boats are equipped with seats fixed according to the lyktros-likpaz system, which allows them to be moved and installed in a place convenient for you. The boats have a permanent transom, which allows them to use outboard outboard motors of the appropriate power. The floor of the boats consists of five sections of the floor, which are made of waterproof laminated plywood with a thickness of 9 mm, the floor has an anti-slip surface.

Boat series Admiral Comfort represented by boat Admiral 330 CF... The company "Admiral", which produces this boat, speaks of it as a workhorse with a sporty character. The length of the boat is 340 cm. The diameter of the cylinders is 450 mm. The boat has 3 inflatable compartments. The boat seats are fixed according to the lyktros-likpaz system. The bottom of the boat is a collapsible floor covering made of moisture resistant film faced plywood.

Boat series Admiral NDND is a boat with a low pressure inflatable bottom. The bottom of boats of this type has many advantages: a boat with an LPHP bottom weighs less, assembles faster, and takes up less space when disassembled. The bottom of the NDND is not inferior in rigidity to the bottom of a boat with a standard plywood floorboard. Into a series of boats Admiral NDND includes boats with a length of 290, 320, 330, 350, 380 and 410 cm. The diameter of the cylinders can be 400, 450 or 500 mm, depending on the boat model. The number of inflatable compartments is 3 or 4. Seating fixing, standard for Admiral boats, lyktros-likpaz system.

Solar

The Solar boat is manufactured by the Solar company located in the city of Novosibirsk. Solar is currently one of the largest PVC boat manufacturers in Russia and the CIS.

In the manufacture of Solar boats, high quality PVC fabrics are used: manufactured by the Finnish company Scantarp, the Czech company MEHLER and the German company HEYTex. Solar boat seams are glued end-to-end with polyurethane-based glue and additionally glued on both sides with PVC fabric. Solar provides a 2-year warranty on PVC fabrics, seams and knots on their boats.

All SOLAR boats have a V-shaped inflatable bottom, glued into the sides and bow of the boat, the hardness of the floor is comparable to that of RIB boats, several adults can stand on the floor and the bottom does not bend.

Solar boats witheriandOptima - have a keel inflatable bottom. The Solar boat of the Optima series is designed for fishermen and hunters of Central Russia who do not need additional layers of protection of the bottom and floor. Solar boats of the Optima series have a good combination of weight, quality and cost. The boats of the Optima series have welded seams. The length of the Solar boats of the Optima series: 310, 330, 350, 380 cm.

Solar boats witheriand Maxim -have a keel inflatable bottom, which is additionally reinforced from the outside with a layer of PVC fabric, and glued from the inside with a protective non-slip layer of fabric. On a boat Solar of the Maxima series, you can safely sail along shallow oxbows, thickets of reeds and flooded snags. The length of the Solar boats of the Maxima series: 310, 330, 350, 380, 420, 450, 500, 555 cm.

Solar boats witheriandJet tunnel - are based on a waterway tunnel and are intended for the installation of water jet engines. The Solar boat of the Jet Tunnel series allows you to sail on mountain, rapids, super-shallow rivers. The boat is able to pass through practically waterless bodies of water, in the planing mode, it only needs 5-7 cm of water for movement. The length of the Solar boats of the Jet Tunnel series: 380, 420, 450, 470, 500, 520, 600 cm.

Solar boats witheriandMK - low-keel PVC boats designed for long journeys along shallow mountain rivers with rapids, as well as reservoirs with strong waves. Boats Solar MK series are well suited for family travel, rafting and fishing. The length of the boats Solar of the MK series: 400, 450, 555 cm.

Caiman

Cayman boats are produced by the well-known company from St. Petersburg "Mnev and K". The company "Mnev and K" has experience in the production of inflatable boats of various types since 1988. For more than thirty years, the company has developed and launched into mass production of more than 70 models of motor-rowing, motor boats and RIB boats of various sizes.

In addition to Cayman boats, the company's model range includes boats of various series: “Skif”, “Murena”, “Vuoksa”, “TUZ”, “Skat”, “Favorite”, as well as boats under the “KORSAR” trademark of “Botsman” models ”,“ J.Silver ”,“ Combat ”,“ Komandor ”and“ Admiral ”.

The boats are made from high-quality PVC fabrics of German and South Korean production. The boat's seams are made by welding, which ensures their high strength and reliability.

The series of boats PVC Cayman includes the following boat models:

Boat Cayman 275 - has a length of 275 cm, the diameter of the cylinder is 360 mm, the boat has 3 compartments, the density of the PVC fabric is 850 g / m2, the boat has welded seams, the bottom of the boat is made in the form of a slatted flooring
Boat Cayman 28 5 - has a length of 285 cm, the diameter of the cylinder is 360 mm, the boat has 3 compartments + an inflatable keel, the density of PVC fabric is 850 g / m2, the boat has welded seams, the bottom of the boat is made in the form of plywood floorboards
A boatPvcCayman N-300 - has a length of 300 cm, a cylinder diameter is 390 mm, the boat has 3 compartments + an inflatable keel, the density of PVC fabric is 850 g / m2, the boat has welded seams, the bottom of the boat is made in the form of a rigid flooring
A boatPvcCayman N-33 0 - the most popular among Cayman boats, has a length of 330 cm, a cylinder diameter is 420 mm, the boat has 3 compartments + an inflatable keel, the density of PVC fabric produced by the German company Mehler is 850 g / m2, the boat has welded seams, the boat can have an inflatable bottom low pressure and rigid decking 9 or 12 mm thick
A boatPvcCayman N-36 0 - has a length of 360 cm, the diameter of the cylinder is 470 mm, the boat has 3 compartments + an inflatable keel, the density of the PVC fabric produced by the German company Mehler is 1000 g / m2, the boat has welded seams, the bottom of the boat is made in the form of a rigid flooring
A boatPvcCayman N-38 0 - has a length of 380 cm, the diameter of the balloon is 470 mm, the boat has 3 compartments + an inflatable keel, the density of PVC fabric produced by the German company Mehler is 1000 g / m2, the boat has welded seams, the bottom of the boat is made in the form of a rigid flooring
A boatPvcCayman N-40 0 - has a length of 400 cm, the diameter of the cylinder is 520 mm, the boat has 4 compartments + an inflatable keel, the density of PVC fabric is 1100 g / m2, the boat has welded seams, the bottom of the boat is made in the form of a rigid flooring

Apache

Apache boats are produced by the “Master of boats” enterprise located in the city of Ufa. The Boat Master company was founded in 1993 and is currently one of the largest manufacturers of inflatable boats in Russia. The Boat Master enterprise produces inflatable boats of 5 brands: Riviera, Taimen, Aqua, Apache and RUSH.

3 series of inflatable boats are produced under the Riviera trademark: Apache SK, Apache NDND, Apache Rowing.

The series of PVC boats "Apache Rowing" includes models of boats 220, 240, 260 and 280 cm long, with a cylinder diameter of 340 or 3600 mm. They all have 2 inflatable compartments, the density of the PVC fabric is 750 g / m2. The bottom of the boats of this series is simple tensioned. All Apache Rowing boats are rowing boats, have a capacity of 1-2 people, and are not designed for the installation of a boat motor.

The Apache SK series of PVC boats includes boat models 330, 350 or 370 cm long, with a cylinder diameter of 480 mm. They all have 3 inflatable compartments, the density of the PVC fabric is 1000 g / m2. All boats of this series are equipped with a transom, on which a boat motor can be installed. The bottom of the boats of this series is equipped with a slate-book. Boats of the Apache SK series are designed for 3, 4 or 5 people, depending on the boat model.

The series of PVC boats "Apache NDND" includes models of boats 330, 350 or 370 cm long, with a cylinder diameter of 480 mm. All of them have 3 inflatable compartments, the density of PVC fabric is 1000 g / m2. All boats of this series are equipped with a transom, on which a boat motor can be installed. The bottom of the boats of this series is of the type NDND. Boats of the Apache NDND series are designed for 3, 4 or 5 people, depending on the boat model.

* Calculations use average data for Russia

The organization of own boat production requires a relatively large start-up capital (according to some sources from 3-5 million rubles) and, no less important, the presence of great knowledge and experience in this area. The manufacture of such products is a complex and time-consuming process. It can take several months to develop a single model, including design, sample fabrication and testing.

Inflatable boats are used by hunters, tourists and just vacationers. They are relatively reliable, compact, easy to operate, and inexpensive.

There are several of the most well-known Russian manufacturers that specialize in the production of such products: Ufa plant, Yaroslavl plant, LLC PFC Mnev and K, Leader, LLC TD Fregat, TPS Center Mnev, Rotan, Mobile Group "," Solar "; joint ventures: Badger (St. Petersburg - South Korea), Korsar (Moscow / St. Petersburg - South Korea), Petroset (the official representative of Yamaha in Russia). Zodiak, QuickSilver, Suzuki Marine, Honda are among the Western manufacturing companies whose products are actively promoted on the Russian market.

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Inflatable boats are rowing and motor boats. The difference lies in their design. The first ones are quite simple and cheap. Their sides are usually divided into several compartments, which gives them greater safety: even if one compartment is damaged, the boat will not sink. The bottom (floor) of the boat is semi-rigid and rigid. In the first case, plastic or plywood is inserted into it, and in the second case, it is fully reinforced with plywood or a plate of light alloys. In addition, sometimes to give the hull more rigidity, it is equipped with a rigid bench that is installed between the sides. In addition to or instead of it, inflatable cushions are also used as seating.

Models with an outboard engine differ noticeably from boats of the first type in design. The nature of the differences depends on the power of the installed engine and the operating conditions of a particular model. The main difference between these boats and rowing boats is the presence of a rigid transom on which the engine is installed, and in more durable elements of its attachment to the hull.

Boats with a small engine up to 2-3 horsepower have either an inflatable bottom or reinforced with transverse rails. They, like ordinary inflatable boats, can easily be folded into a bag for transportation. Boats with a more powerful motor are equipped with rigid floorboards.

Inflatable boat production technology

Several basic materials are used in the production of inflatable boats: reinforced and unreinforced PVC materials, rubberized fabric, polyurethane, hipalon and neoprene. All these materials differ in properties and operating conditions. Most of the boats of domestic production and the cylinders for them are made of reinforced PVC. This material consists of several layers. It is based on a synthetic woven fabric, which is covered on both sides with several layers of PVC. Since polyvinyl chloride in its pure form is a non-plastic substance, polyurethane is added to it during production. There are such types of PVC fabrics as fabric, special for boats and construction. The special "boat" PVC material has several advantages. It is resistant to dirt, abrasion and UV radiation. It is enough to simply repair it if the boat suddenly leaks. The only negative: this material does not lend itself well to local staining. It can only be dyed completely and only at the production stage: special dyes are added to polyvinyl chloride.

The second most popular material in our country that is used for the manufacture of boats is rubberized fabric. Its main advantage is its low price. Unfortunately, among the shortcomings, experts note a small resistance to burnout, abrasion, susceptibility to decay, etc.

Boats made of unreinforced polyvinyl chloride are mainly produced by Western companies. They are inexpensive, lightweight, easy to use. The disadvantages include the ability of this material to stretch under the influence of high temperatures, poor elasticity at low temperatures and low strength. It is also worth noting that if the technology of gluing seams is used in the production of ordinary inflatable boats, then in the manufacture of models from unreinforced PVC the seams of the boat are glued, which increases its reliability.

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Hipalon and neoprene are relatively new materials, but they are already actively used in the production of sports equipment, including wetsuits, boats, etc. They are also multi-layered and made on the basis of synthetic fabric. But unlike PVC, the first woven layer is covered first with a layer of neoprene, and on top of the layers of hipalon. This technology is expensive, so it is not used by domestic companies. In addition, the specificity of the raw materials used does not allow welding such material, which further increases the cost of the finished product. Nevertheless, boats made of such material are of high quality and long service life.

Inflatable boats are also produced from polyurethane itself - the very one that is added to polyvinyl chloride to increase the plasticity of the latter. This material is characterized by high porosity, therefore it easily adheres to the fabric base. Boats made of this material are ideal for use in extreme conditions.

For the manufacture of boats, domestic manufacturers use high-quality materials and components that are brought from other countries (as a rule, European ones - Germany, Poland, France, Italy, etc.). For example, the German company Heytex is considered the leader in the production of special PVC fabric for inflatable boats. Its products are known for their high puncture and abrasion resistance. Also, for the production of boats (except for neoprene models), special equipment for high-frequency welding is required, which allows ensuring complete tightness and strength of the welded seam. UHF welding and vulcanization are used to make seams on PVC-based materials.

The production of PVC boats as a business has long been popular. The profitability of such a project in certain seasons reaches good indicators, and the feedback from the shop owners and the customers themselves speaks of the constant demand for the products.

Is it worth opening such a production and what is needed for this? Many questions scare entrepreneurs, especially newbies, at first. But all the nuances can be dealt with gradually. Moreover, this process is unhurried. The main thing is to maintain the quality of the manufactured products at a decent level.

Business features

This business line may seem too busy. There is indeed high competition on the market among well-known domestic and foreign manufacturers. But individual groups of tourists, fishermen and other individuals sometimes prefer a local manufacturer who personally monitors the quality of each product produced. Moreover, you can buy a boat from such entrepreneurs at an affordable price.

But there are certain difficulties that a novice businessman should definitely consider:

Such a thing as the manufacture and sale of PVC boats can only be dealt with by a person who is familiar with the technological process firsthand. Indeed, even with automated equipment, you need to have experience in the selection of material, know how the devices work, navigate their settings and be able to test the finished product.
The process itself takes a long period. PVC boats are not a commodity that is produced in mass quantities. Depending on the type of product, it takes 2 to 6 months to create and test it. Although with powerful equipment and a significant staff of employees, this process can be accelerated.
Severe competition scares off a budding entrepreneur. PVC boats are produced by well-known brands and are sold in all tourist and fishing shops, making finding customers an especially difficult task.
In this area, there is a strict dependence on the season. They sell goods only from mid-spring to early autumn. The rest of the time, the products will be mostly idle on the shelves or in the warehouse.

Varieties of boats

Mankind has already come up with many options for improvised transport in order to move on the water surface. Among them, the most popular over the years have become ordinary wooden and inflatable. For a tourist or an amateur fisherman, the latter are more interesting, since when folded they take up little space, and they can be transported with you to any chosen recreation area. Therefore, PVC boats as a business are considered a promising direction.

Among the inflatable varieties are:

Motor - characterized by the presence of an engine that is attached to a rigid transom. Thanks to the power of the motor, the boat picks up high speeds and enables a person to move in a short time to the right place. In their manufacture, the plant adheres to certain GOSTs.
Rowing boats are more interesting for a private entrepreneur, as they consist entirely of inflatable elements. Their operation is also easy, simple and safe. The sides are usually additionally divided into several compartments, which prevents the craft from sinking even if one of them is damaged.

In both the first and second versions, the bottom of the boat can be different - semi-rigid (made of plastic or plywood) or rigid, for the manufacture of which light alloys are used. Sometimes, for greater strength and convenience, a bench is also attached between the sides.

Raw materials for manufacturing

Today, various materials are used for the production of inflatable boats:

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) - it can be reinforced and unreinforced. The first option is more common, since it has good strength, dirt and UV resistance. Such material, if necessary, is easy to repair, although it is quite difficult to repaint. The composition contains a dense synthetic woven fabric and a polyurethane coating. This combination provides the best product performance. Unreinforced PVC is more often chosen as a basis by foreign manufacturers, but it is less durable and unreliable.
The rubberized fabric is not resistant to sunlight, and the strength characteristics are much lower. But such materials are valued for their availability and cheapness. True, a boat made of such fabric has a short service life.
Hypalon and neoprene are relatively new raw materials for inflatable boats. Differs in high cost, but also has the highest quality during operation. A finished product made from such material will last more than one year.
Polyurethane is rarely used as a single element. It is usually combined with polyvinyl chloride and applied to a fabric base.

Please note that for the manufacture of boats to order or for sale, you will have to take a responsible approach to the choice of material. In the state standards and requirements for the finished product, the density of PVC fabric is indicated at 640 g / m2. But manufacturers who care about the quality of their products try to play it safe and opt for a density of 850 g / m2 for the side part and 1100 for the bottom.

This provides greater operational reliability.

Technology

The whole process of creating an inflatable boat goes through the following stages:

Selection of the highest quality material. This should be done personally, so a person involved in such a business must have some experience.
Cutting out parts according to the required shape and size of the finished product. It uses a pattern made on a special machine or standard stencils. If you use a laser machine for this, then each part will exactly correspond to the specified parameters, and its edges will be perfectly even.
Assembly of the boat, which can occur in two ways - gluing or welding. In each case, you need special equipment. For the first option of joining parts, a special adhesive based on a polyurethane base is used. And to avoid the risks of rupture, layering of parts together. Welding is a more reliable way of joining elements, which is performed using an ultrasonic installation and the use of hot air.

At the end of the work, the product is necessarily tested to ensure its quality, strength and reliability during operation.

Equipment for the production of

For maximum automation of all stages, you need to purchase modern equipment:

Apparatus for creating patterns of parts - today they use high-precision laser equipment for this, due to which it is possible to avoid any defects.
Special machine for gluing elements or for welding, depending on the selected production option.
You should also purchase additional tools, a table for the work of the master, consumables, pumps, etc.

Such equipment is distinguished by its convenience and a fully automated process, which allows minimizing personnel costs. Since this item of expenses in the business plan will be too high, beginners should stop at domestic devices or purchase used ones.

Sales of products

Most of the difficulties can arise at the stage of selling finished products. Since there is high competition on the market among famous brands and manufacturers, it is worth considering how to sell your own product. Various channels can be used for this:

Make an agreement with specialized shops (tourist and fishing).
Post ads on the Internet, social groups, create your own website and communicate with people on the forums.
You can promote your own brand through standard advertising platforms - media, transport, billboards.
Communicate personally with potential customers and describe the advantages and benefits of purchasing goods from you (thorough quality control of the product, own operating experience, cheap prices).

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Manufacturers of inflatable and rigid-frame boats in the design and manufacture of their products strive to take into account the vast natural and climatic conditions, the possible conditions of water bodies, the operational requirements of numerous fishermen and hunters.

Software for the design of sketches and final drawings, automated cutting, manufacturing of component parts and assemblies on high-precision CNC machines allow the factories to produce small boats close to European quality standards.

For the manufacture of inflatable boats (and parts), domestic factories use:

rubberized fabric. Low price of the product, but weak strength. The disadvantage of the material is mold if the storage rules are not followed, characterizes the lowest-budget version of the floating vehicle.
reinforced five-layer PVC fabric. Thermoplastic polymer "PolyVinyl Chloride" is obtained from oil and sodium chloride. Polyester reinforcing cord gives strength and resistance to penetrating cuts and punctures. The outer polymer layer is waterproof, is not destroyed by ultraviolet light, and is resistant to salt water and fuels and lubricants. The seams are easily and reliably welded with hot air or glued with polymer adhesives.
hypoolon. Airtight polymer material. Does not require pumping for 6-10 weeks. Stronger and more durable than PVC. The impossibility of air welding of seams requires equipping with additional special equipment.
polyurethane. Material for boats used in extreme conditions. It is strong, plastic, reliably reinforced, easily glued due to sufficient porosity, and is resistant to abrasion.

In the manufacture of rigid hull boats, polymeric fiberglass mixtures, various types of plywood, rolled aluminum alloy AMg5M are used. Good plasticity of the alloy for pressing and cold stamping, strength, lightness, reliable weldability, corrosion resistance have ensured the widespread use of the alloy in shipbuilding with the title "marine".

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PVC boat production technology relatively stable for several decades and at the same time undergoing some changes and modernization. Changes in production occur both in the materials used - the structure of the PVC (polyvinyl chloride), and in the technology of working with it. become stronger and more resistant to external influences.

Materials for the manufacture of PVC inflatable boats

Not so long ago, rubberized fabric was used in production, but gradually this material gave way to PVC coated fabrics.
PVC materialused in production is a fabric with PVC coated. Pvc can be either single-layer or multi-layer, which affects its strength and elongation. Domestic standard pVC material limited only by resistance to temperature - from 5 to 60 degrees and resistance to sea water contaminated with oil products. European standards are more detailed and regulate strength PVC fabric tear resistance and abrasion resistance.
The basis for pVC material braided thread serves. The weave of a woven base differs in the number of threads in the bundle (usually 1 or 2) and the density between adjacent parallel threads. The number of threads in weaving is indicated in the name of the PVC material (1/1 - one thread intersect with each other, 2/2 - pairs of threads intersect, 1/2 - one thread intersects with a pair of threads).
The next important parameter of fabrics for production is the density of the finished material. It is usually expressed in grams per square meter. Some manufacturers pVC fabrics indicate this parameter in the name of the material.
Also PVC fabrics are characterized by tensile strength and degree of adhesion. Force applied to break pVC fabric, can consist of two numbers, showing the required force when breaking the fabric along the weave and across it. The degree of adhesion also indicates the required pull-off force. Pvc from the base.
The vast majority of manufacturers pVC boats use imported materials to build their ships. Among the most famous brands Pvc materials: Vinyplan, Scanplan, Heytex, Valmex, Plastel, Mirasol, Unisol. There are other brands of these materials, but almost all of them have the same characteristics.
Choosing a PVC boat, the buyer wants to get reliability, but it should be borne in mind that modern PVC materials the harder the stronger. Therefore, manufacturers have identified a compromise in this matter and many use PVC fabricthat meets the requirements of the standards.
Another type of material for the production of inflatable boats is hypoolon... Boats made of this material are more expensive (due to the higher cost of the material itself and the complication of working with the hypoolon). At the same time, the hypo is stronger Pvc and practically does not allow air to pass through. Besides boats from highpolon last longer. Usually, the choice is in favor of boats from highpolon are made by those who need redundant reliability, the possibility of permanent storage in the open air and the constant readiness of the boat for operation. For the usual infrequent tourist and fishing purposes in central Russia, it is quite sufficient.

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