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
Showing the
deep V Keel
Closeup reinforced
seams
Cut away of
patented air deck
Rear davit lifting point
& stern carry handle
Rowlock
Self bailer
valve internal
Transom plate
& self bailer valve
Bag pump
and repair kit
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 componentsNo 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
