Excels Inflatables Features Page
Excel inflatable boats have an outstanding reputation for quality and performance. The high standard of construction is apparent with any Excel, from the strength of the seams to the feel of the fabric.
The effective and proven design of each individual craft can only be fully appreciated on the water, however we have tried to compress years of R&D into a few examples listed below to demonstrate how Excel have excelled in a highly competitive market:
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| 4 x Reinforced Fitings | Davit lifting forward | Air deck Keel board |
Inflated Keel inside |
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| Showing the deep V Keel | closeup of reinforced seams | Cut away of patented air deck | Rear davit lifting point & stern carry handle |
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| Rowlock | Self bailer valve internal | Transom plate & self bailer valve |
Bag pump and repair kit |
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 Self bailing valveCaptive row-locksOver inflation valve “Hytex” fabric– 1100 Decitex Low profile flush fitting valves Towing “D” rings, 4 x reinforced Pressure equalising diaphragms Inner and outer metal transom pads All stainless steel fittings, no plastic Low profile double reinforced seams Davit lifting points on Tender models 2 Thwarts standard on appropriate boats Floor and Keel are replaceable components |
No exposed high profile longitudinal seamsTransom splash panels on the larger models Unique carrying handles on inner ends of tubes Any rain or sea water drains into bilge under deck Bow carrying handle with integral painter attachment Full length reinforcement panels under both main tubes 5 years comprehensive warranty on fabric and construction Inflatable keel forming RIB-style “Gull-Wing” deep hull profile Integral Zig-Zag drop-stitching in high pressure air deck affording both lateral
and longitudinal rigidity Traditional hand laid seam construction rather than the fashionable welded method
affords greater consistency and reliability |
