Work Boats
D.I.B. work boats are used around the globe for almost any job you can think of. Oceanographers, shrimp fishing and everything in between. DIB has made work boats for cruise lines, the military and much more. Our inflatable work boats can be made in almost any size that you need. Our inflatable boats are also easily transported to almost any location on the planet. Being inflatable, they take up alot less space while being transported.
14' Mini Snout
The 14′ Mini Snout is a hard deck, soft hull, self bailing pontoon boat. It is designed primarily as a rough water rescue boat, The hard deck provides a solid and secure working platform, and the soft hull (inflatable pontoons) allows for solid hits without damage or mission failure.
This boat is made with 60 ounce/yard, Mil-C14505 Type 7 material. It has four (4) separate air chambers. We can vulcanize your company’s name, logo, or fleet number on the side of the boat for permanent identification.
| Data | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 14′ 3″ | 4.34 m |
| Overall Width | 7′ 4″ | 2.17 m |
| Deck Length | 9′ 6″ | 2.74 m |
| Deck Width | 5′ 6″ | 1.67 m |
| Pontoon Diameter | 26″ | 610 mm |
| Weight Without Engine | 490 lbs | 208 kg |
| Design Working Load | 1700 lbs | 453 kg |
| Maximum Bouyancy | 5,000 lbs | 1950 kg |
| Deck – 5086 Marine Alloy | 1/8″ | 3.22 mm |
| Power Rating | 55 hp | 37 kw |
17' Mini Snout
The 17′ Mini Snout is a medium sized, hard deck, soft hull, self bailing work boat with a pontoon configuration. Designed for work where a stable platform is needed in either rough water or flat water, the 17′ Mini Snout performs well where fendering is required. The boat can be fitted with a towing bitt and can also be davit launched while loaded.
This boat is made with 60 ounce/yard, Mil-C14505 Type 7 material. It has six (6) separate air chambers. We can vulcanize your company’s name, logo, or fleet number on the side of the boat for permanent identification.
| Data | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 17′ 3″ | 5.17 m |
| Overall Width | 8′ 6″ | 2.5 m |
| Deck Length | 12′ | 3.65 m |
| Deck Width | 6′ 4″ | 2 m |
| Pontoon Diameter | 26″ | 610 mm |
| Weight Without Engine | 640 lbs | 290 kg |
| Design Working Load | 2000 lbs | 909 kg |
| Maximum Bouyancy | 8,200 lbs | 1590 kg |
| Deck – 5086 Marine Alloy | 3/16″ | |
| Power Rating | 75 hp | 55 kw |
22' Ship To Shore
The Ship to Shore’s pontoon design provides increased stability for ship side boarding and rough water operations over conventional monohulled boats. It does not require a cradle since the pontoons will set on any flat surface.
The rigid deck offers comfortable seating with the safety rail as back support for guests. This deck also features four eyes for lifting.
We fabricate the pontoons using vulcanized neoprene construction with a Hypalon finish for the color desired. The pontoons provide both bouancy and fendering.
The U.S. Coast Guard has certified the Ship to Shore to carry 14 passengers and 2 crew. The Ship to Shore is made entirely in the USA.
This boat is made with 60 ounce/yard, Mil-C14505 Type 7 material. It has twelve (12) separate air chambers. We can vulcanize your company’s name, logo, or fleet number on the side of the boat for permanent identification.
| Data | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 22′ | 6.8 m |
| Overall Width | 9′ 4″ | 2.9 m |
| Deck Length | 16′ | 4.9 m |
| Deck Width | 8′ | 2.13 m |
| Pontoon Diameter | 32″ | 81 cm |
| Weight Without Engine | 1100 lbs | 500 kg |
| Deck – 5086 Marine Alloy | 3/16″ | |
| Power Recommendation | Main 55 hp Aux. 9.9 hp |
41 kw 7 kw |
23' Snout Rig
The Snout Rig is a two tube pontoon boat utilizing 36″ diameter inflatable pontoons and a single piece, aluminum deck/frame structure. This versatile boat features a self bailing frame and excellent stability. It has been in use for many years on the larger volume whitewater rivers where maneuverability and good load capacity are required.
Optional features may include safety rails, fuel tanks, control console, coolers, storage boxes, and wider frame width. Accommodations for special equipment may be built into the frames.
This boat is made with 60 ounce/yard, Mil-C14505 Type 7 material. It has eight (8) separate air chambers. We can vulcanize your company’s name, logo, or fleet number on the side of the boat for permanent identification.
| Data | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 23′ | 7 m |
| Overall Width | 9′ | 2.74 m |
| Deck Length | 15.6′ | 4.73 m |
| Deck Width | 7′ | 2.13 m |
| Pontoon Diameter | 36″ | 910 mm |
| Weight Without Engine | 1000 lbs | 454 kg |
| Design Working Load | 6000 lbs | 2721 kg |
| Maximum Bouyancy | 16,000 lbs | 7250 kg |
| Deck – 5086 Marine Alloy | 1/8″ | 3.22 mm |
| Power Rating | 150 hp | 110 kw |
32' River Freighter
The 32′ River Freighter is a rugged hard-deck, inflatable hull, self-bailing workboat currently used for a variety of missions including general transport, geophysical research, construction support, surf zone exploration, oil spill clean-up support, and even brine shrimp harvesting. The diamond plate aluminum alloy deck provides a solid and secure working platform with a sturdy transom for mounting single or twin outboard motors. The rugged inflatable pontoons provide an excellent fender, absorbing firm hits without damage to the boat or another vessel. The self-bailing feature ensures a buoyant platform regardless of water taken over the deck. The pontoons provide more stability in rough water than standard mono hull designs.
The River Freighter is designed to be taken apart and palletized for quick, easy transport by air or sea cargo to remote locations around the world. The aluminum deck is available as a single 24′ unit or as multiple shorter units, which nest inside one another for more compact shipping and storage. To protect the boat while in transit, the pontoons can be deflated, rolled up, and strapped inside the frame. The River Freighter can be assembled for use as needed and stored neatly away when not in use. Three disassembled boats fit into a 40′ shipping container. The boat can be purchased with an optional wheelhouse and other custom configurations. Although standard River Freighters are constructed from vulcanized neoprene, the boat is also offered in a nitrile rubber configuration for added durability in oil spill environments.
This boat is made with 60 ounce/yard, Mil-C14505 Type 7 material. It has twelve (12) separate air chambers. We can vulcanize your company’s name, logo, or fleet number on the side of the boat for permanent identification.
| Data | Standard | Metric |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 32′ | 9.75 m |
| Overall Width | 10′ | 3 m |
| Deck Length | 24′ | 7.3 m |
| Deck Width | 7′ 10" | 2.38 m |
| Pontoon Diameter | 36" | 910 mm |
| Weight Without Engine | 2,100 lbs | 951 kg |
| Design Working Load | 11,000 lbs | 4,980 kg |
| Maximum Bouyancy | 26,000 lbs | 11,775 kg |
| Deck – 5086 Marine Alloy | 1/8" | 3.22 mm |
| Power Rating | Twin 200 hp | Twin 149 kw |
Custom Boats
Need something larger than 32 feet in length? No problem! D.I.B. specializes in custom made boats. Check out this 41′ River Freighter pictured below.
We pride ourselves on our ability to custom fabricate any boat for anyone. Please fill out our contact form or call us at 1-800-DIB-TUBE to discuss how D.I.B. can enhance your fleet.