ADB Boats Welded aluminum RIB boats, designed in Texas

An aluminum RIB is a rigid inflatable boat with a welded aluminum hull instead of a fiberglass one. The air-filled tubes around the hull keep the boat stable, dry and safe to bump into a dock. The aluminum hull keeps it light, tough and easy to tow. The ADB 420 by ADB Boats is a compact aluminum RIB designed for families.

Aluminum handles rocks, ramps, docks and beach landings far better than fiberglass. It does not crack or chip the same way, it weighs less, and a light boat is easier to tow, launch and store. That is why ADB Boats designs around a welded aluminum hull.

On a welded aluminum RIB the hull plates are welded together instead of riveted. Welded seams are stronger and stay watertight over time, which is why the ADB 420 uses a fully welded aluminum hull.

Yes. A RIB is one of the most stable small boats you can own. The big tubes make it hard to tip, soft to lean on and safe for kids getting on and off. The ADB 420 has a bow lounge and a soft rear bench so the whole family has a place to sit.

The ADB 420 is 13 ft 9 in long, about 4.2 meters, which gives the boat its name. It is a compact aluminum RIB that is easy to store, tow and launch.

The ADB 420 seats up to seven, with a bow lounge up front and a soft bench in the back. The certified maximum persons capacity is published on the ADB 420 page once the hull is certified.

The ADB 420 uses 19.7 inch tubes, large for a boat this size. Bigger tubes mean more stability, a drier ride and more room to sit on the sides.

A compact aluminum RIB like the ADB 420 is light, so many SUVs and pickups can tow it. Always check your vehicle tow rating against the final weight of the boat, motor and trailer.

Lake days, sandbars, short coastal runs, fishing, swimming, tubing, or use as a tender for a bigger boat. It is made to be the easy boat you actually take out every weekend.

Yes. Aluminum RIBs are used on lakes, rivers, bays and coastal water. The tubes give stability in chop, and the aluminum hull handles shallow water, ramps and beaches without worry.

Yes. The ADB 420 comes with a color system: hull color, tube color and stripes are chosen by you, so no two boats have to look the same. See the editions and color options on the ADB 420 page.

Aluminum is one of the easiest hull materials to care for. Rinse with fresh water after salt water, keep the tubes clean and protected from the sun, and the boat stays good looking for years.

A soft inflatable has a fabric or flexible floor. A RIB has a rigid hull, here welded aluminum, with tubes on top. That rigid hull runs better, handles waves better and carries more people and gear than a soft inflatable.

ADB Boats, short for Advanced Design Boats, is a boat company based in Texas. Every ADB boat is designed in Texas, with a focus on aluminum RIB boats that are easy to own and good to look at.

Start on the ADB 420 page for photos, specs and editions. To be first in line for a boat, use the Reserve yours button on this page and our team will contact you.

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