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News & Guides: insights and updates

Practical guidance for owners and buyers, plus the latest from the Aquaspirit workshop — model updates, events and dealer news.

Guides

In-depth, evergreen advice
Anodized aluminum Aquaspirit grab handles, machined and stacked before fitting

How to prevent corrosion of metal components on a boat

Stainless steel, brass and aluminum resist salt water differently, and once their protection is gone they fail differently too. What each one needs after a salt run.

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Aquaspirit RIB on a galvanized roller trailer at a slipway, hitched to a van

How to order a trailer that won't mark your hull

Most RIBs arrive as a boat, engine and trailer package. When you have to replace the trailer yourself, here is what to check before you order one.

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Aquaspirit RIB running on open water

What is the difference between RIB and inflatable boat?

A folding inflatable and a rigid inflatable boat solve different problems. How they compare on speed, comfort, storage and price, and how to choose.

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Aquaspirit RIB cockpit and seating detail at the dock

The ultimate guide to maintaining your rigid inflatable boat

The tubes, the hull and the outboard each need their own care. Leak checks, cleaning, UV protection, engine care and off-season storage, explained simply.

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Aquaspirit RIB with black inflatable tubes planing on open water

Hypalon or PVC? Choosing an inflatable boat's tube fabric

Almost every inflatable tube comes down to two materials. How they're built, and where each one wins on heat, lifetime and price.

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Aquaspirit aluminum RIB hull

Which hull is right for you: aluminum vs. fiberglass RIBs?

There's no right or wrong answer — it depends on what you want to do with the boat, where you'll store it and how long you'll own it. Here's the honest comparison of the two materials.

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Aquaspirit Spirit 585 CC aluminum RIB

What size inflatable boat should you buy?

It's not only length that matters — it's how safe, effective and comfortable you feel on the water. Here are the four key points to get the size right.

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News

Latest updates
Aquaspirit S585 Pro rescue boat for Wasserrettung Obertrum

Aquaspirit S585 Pro for Wasserrettung

A customized Aquaspirit S585 Pro, delivered to Österreichische Wasserrettung Obertrum and prepared for fast, stable rescue work on the water.

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Manufacturer of premium aluminum RIB - Rigid Inflatable Boats with D-shape tube