
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

Pressure Relief Valve

"Hytex" Fabric– 1100 Decitex

Low Profile Flush Fitting Valves

“Hytex” fabric– 1100 Decitex

Low profile flush fitting valves

Pressure Equalising Diaphragms

Towing "D" Rings, 4 x Reinforced

All stainless steel fittings, no plastic

GRP/ Fibreglass Embossed Transoms

Low Profile Double Reinforced Seams

Captive Row-Locks with Integral Cleats

Fittings Installed with Re-inforced Fabric

4x Davit Lifting Points on Tender Models

Self Bailing Valve, Internal Shutter Action

Floor and Keel are Replaceable Components

No Exposed High Profile Longitudinal Seams

1 or 2 Aluminium Thwarts, 290 and up, Standard

Any Water Onboard Drains into Bilge Under Deck

Transom Splash Guards on Models from 3.3 metres up

5 years Comprehensive Warranty on Fabric and Construction

High Pressure Keel Forming RIB-Style "Gull-Wing" Deep Hull Profile

Unique Carrying Handles with Integral Cleats, on Inner Ends of Tubes

Vanguard Decks Colour Coded in Anodised Silver, Grey or Black Aluminium

Various Fabric Colours Available from Stock. New Unique Carbon Fibre Effect

Integral Zig-Zag Drop-Stitch High Pressure Air Deck Affording both Lateral and
Longitudinal Rigidity

Traditional Hand Laid Seam Construction Rather than the Welded Method Affords Greater Consistency and Reliability