Apex Tool Group Boat A-24 RIB Manuel D’Utilisation

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For fully collapsible models, floors are generally made from wood or 
aluminum.  The wood must be marine grade.  Some wood floors are 
varnished.  This may have a nice appearance when new, but can create 
more maintenance afterwards. 
 
APEX boats are made with marine grade plywood transoms and floors 
protected by 2 layer of 2 components epoxy barrier and then a layer of 
polyurethane.  We use a light Grey paint to better resistance to fading under 
UV. 
 

 
Certain manufacturers, including APEX, have models, which allow the boat 
to be rolled with the floor in place, and to have an inflatable keel.  These 
models usually have a hinged, segmented floor that combines rigidity for 
performance and stability with ease of handling and storage.  Do not confuse 
these floors with slatted floors, which are not full-length floors.  Such floors 
cannot compare with roll up floors for rigidity, stability and performance, and 
do not allow for a keel. Remember with polyester reinforce fabric the tube 
are more rigged and there for the floor is stiffer and stable.