Frequently Asked Questions about polyethylene boats


	rotational moulded polyethylene
	~ dinghies ~ rib style ~ sport boats ~

Precision rotational moulding produces dinghies, sports boats and practical alternatives to RIB's. As a new supplier in the UK of boats of this genre (from Neveux - a manufacturer with more than 20 years experience in producing moulded plastic boats) we expect that you may have questions on boats constructed in such a material and by this method.

You will wish to explore what the market offers in rotationally moulded PE and we are happy for you to look at other marques ~ Pioner has been around since 1959 and have sold hundreds of thousands worldwide, and Jenneau with their Rigiflex range offer comparable boats for outboard or to row. We now offer the Tera sailing dinghy which has been adopted into the RS range ~ if you want a PE sailing dinghy at a reasonable price then this is it: ideal for clubs, sailing schools & youth organisations.

From modest tenders and kayaks to inshore rescue boats: there is considerable choice in style, size and performance.

To help you to decide what boat best suits your needs we have prepared some answers to common questions.

~ Rigid polyethylene Boats ~
Why buy a plastic boat? rota-moulded polyethylene is durable, long lasting, and a high impact resistant material and PE boats are suitable for almost all applications: Double skinned and virtually unbreakable (and unsinkable) maintenance free 5 times the impact strength of fibreglass no gel coat to damage no osmosis to worry about stress free hull without welds never needs painting weed just pressure washes off extremely durable All round you tend to get more boat for your money	What types of boat are available? kayaks - sit-on style beginner to explorer sea kayak boat tenders and rowing boats many suited for small outboard fishing dinghies for lake, river and sea sports boats runabout to inshore cruising rib style diving, wakeboard, safety, commercial day boat special import to UK Practical craft for everyday use in most environments
Who uses roto-moulded polyethylene boats? they are popular with commercial operators who seek 'value for money' and long life e.g. boat hire companies sailing clubs and schools emergency services utility companies environmental groups general boating enthusiasts fishing - fresh and salt water adventure sport family boating from child to experienced mariner	Is a boat trailer required? smaller boats & kayaks are light enough for car roof racks consider a side-loading system or even a lightweight trailer small tenders are usually fitted with transom 'roller wheels' for ease of moving around the launch site. boats over 50kg - usually from 2.5 metres (8') upward should be on a trailer - your car roof may take the weight but your back may not bunk trailers are usually cheaper than roller and are well suited to this type of boat get a galvanised trailer for use as a launch trolley if the trailer, boat and contents weigh over 750kg then the trailer must be fitted with a braking system.
How many people will it carry? depends on the boat 1 or 2 person kayaks fishing from 2 - 6 larger boats - up to 13 the number that can be safely carried will be specified under RCD for the boat the maximum number is for a CE category more in sheltered waters than inshore there is also a maximum payload so it depends what else in on board remember to distribute weight evenly number of people is arrived at by seating (or deck space) weight - based on an average of 75kg so caution if taking rugby players	What size and type of outboard is required? boats specification will state a maximum size this is an indicator of the design capability not the outboard that you need PE boats perform well with relatively small engines more power = more speed but not proportionally 2 stroke or 4 stroke? 2 stroke are still legal cheaper to buy not so fuel efficient 4 stroke are quieter more efficient check if short or long shaft required electric may be an option for inland fishing
Where can it be used? river, canal, lake, estuary or sea - conditions permitting boats over 2.5 metres must meet EU standards Recreational Craft Directive & CE marked category D sheltered water waves up to 0.5 metres & wind < force 4 category C inshore waves up to 2 metres & wind < force 6	If damaged can the boat be repaired? hit a dock and you will generally flex and bounce off not that we recommend this as a pastime scratches can be sanded out deep gouges can be filled with PE holes or a gash can be welded the 'gloss' can be restored with a heat gun PE used in boats has UV inhibitor added

specifications of popular rotationally moulded polyethylene boats

accuracy is not guaranteed

information and prices are as displayed by main dealers or manufacturers on

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Tender for small boat / Dinghy
model	clam	2.00	2.10	2.20	2.50	plastimo	plastimo	rigiflex rivage	plastimo	steady 260	P 8 mini
length (metres)	2.00	2.00	2.10	2.20	2.49	2.10	2.45	2.30	2.60	2.60	2.42
breadth (metres)	1.00	1.20	1.20	1.30	1.30	1.30	1.50	1.40	1.50		1.34
weight (kilogrammes)	18	35	22	35	45	25	33	29	52		58
capacity - people	2	2	2	2/3	2/3	2	2/3	2	3	3	2
maximum outboard (HP)	-	-	-	4	4	2	2.5	4	4	6	4
Basic Price including VAT	£299	£399	£299	£499	£599	£320	£500	£780	£665	£907	£999
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Dinghy - rod fishing boat for oar or tiller outboard
model	2.80	3.10	3.50	3.70	4.40	aquapeche 300	aquapeche 370	bourlingue	aquapeche 400	Pioner 10	Pioner 12	Pioner 13
length (metres)	2.80	3.10	3.50	3.70	4.40	3.00	3.70	3.60	4.00	3.05	3.52	3.93
breadth (metres)	1.25	1.55	1.40	1.55	1.50	1.48	1.63	1.60	1.82	1.37	1.42	1.55
weight (kilogrammes)	55	90	83	130	100	100	120	120	160	74	105	148
CE category	D	D	D	C	D	D	D	D	D	D	D	D
capacity - people	4	5	6	6	7	3	5	5	7	3	4	5
maximum load (kg)	315	430	465	450	540
^maximum.recommended _HP	⁵/ 4	⁶/ 4	⁶/ 4	¹⁵/ 5	⁶/ 5	⁴/ 3	¹⁰/ 5	¹⁰/ 6	¹⁰/ 6	⁵/..	⁵/..	¹⁵/..
Basic Price including VAT	£749	£999	£1099	£1499	£1249	£1410	£2056	£1945	£2344	£1352	£1625	£2299
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General Purpose and Sports with remote steer Console
model	3.60	3.75*	3.90*	4.50*	5.40*	6.20*	cap 360	cap 370*	cap 400*	P11 sport*	Maxi*	Viking*	Multi*
length (metres)	3.60	3.75	3.90	4.50	5.40	6.20	3.60	3.70	4.00	3.72	3.72	4.50	5.05
breadth (metres)	1.50	1.58	1.60	1.85	2.40	1.86	1.68	1.70	1.90	1.65	1.65	1.90	2.03
weight (kilogrammes)	120	150	135	215	460	530	120	125	180	148	148	325	420
CE category	C/D	C/D	C/D	C/D	C/D	C	C/D	C/D	C/D	D	D	C	C/D
capacity - people	4/5	6/7	6/8	6/8	10/13	8	3/6	3/5	4/7	4	5	6	5/8
maximum load (kg)	395	470	470	480	970	770							1200
^maximum.recommended _HP	²⁵/ 10	³⁰/ 15	³⁰/ 25	⁵⁰/ 30	¹⁰⁰/ 75	⁸⁵/ 60	^--.³⁰ / 10	^--.³⁰ / 10	^--40 /25	¹⁵/..	¹⁵/..	⁴⁰/..	⁷⁰/..
Basic Price including VAT	£1449	£2499	£2299	£3549	£9699	£8999	£1968	£3428	£4459	£2095	£2639	£5225	£8184
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where to launch your boat?

if it is a kayak, dinghy or rowing boat - just about any beach or shore where you can get to the water

larger outboard boat - not so easy - trailer launch

you probably need to use a slipway

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remember to check the tide times

and of course the weather

for enjoyable and safe boating