Jcraft Build and Construction

Each Jcraft Rigid Inflatable, accessory or extra are built with a mariners attention to detail.

All plugs and molds are constructed entirely in-house at our workshop in the UK. From the initial mold design process through to the finished craft each stage is naturally quality checked to the high standards we set ourselves and supported by our use of raw materials that are Lloyds approved and of the highest quality within the industry.

Superior RIB Design

Every design aspect of our models is founded on knowledge from both research, experience and a passion for building boats with great durability and sea keeping qualities. This combination has been utilised to address and solve problems we ourselves have experienced in other craft.

The results of this include:

• Use of an original hull design with scalloped chines that ensures a smoother and faster ride.
• Unique consoles that use a well thought out design and techniques such as split molding solving a commonly found problem of poor siting of steering and controls found on more simple molds used for more convenience of manufacture.
• Original seating designs correct common problems such as knee jarring, lack of legroom and poor back support.

The Hull

With an understanding of the demands imposed by extreme conditions the Jcraft build technique adheres to the original RIB concept of a substantial hull lay-up that provides strength along with a low centre of gravity making them stable at high speed in the most hostile conditions, reliable and superior in quality

All craft have an original hull design based on a racing hull. Build technique involves a combination of stitch- woven’s and chopped strand mat (CSM) glassfibre and Isophalic resins that greatly reduce risk of osmosis. All chines and stems are initially reinforced with Kevlar strips and then overfilled.

This technique results in a heavy built solid and stable hull with fantastic sea keeping qualities.

Fuel tank

All craft are fitted as standard with our custom designed aluminum tanks that range from 25l to 225ltr capacity. As an alternative or optional extra we can fit either an equivalent plastic tank or a 316 stainless steel tank. Tanks on the larger models are long range as standard and at 200ltr are 50ltr more than the industry standard this enables refueling stops to be kept to the minimum.

Tubes (sponsons)

All our RIBs are fitted with Hypalon tubes with Orca 828 fabric.  Available in up to 28 colours and with a 10 year manufacturer’s guarantee (5 yrs for commercial use) Each set are internally seamed and bonded with the best Lloyds approved quality glue on the market.

Qualities of Hypalon

The Environment and Safety

Jcraft Rigid Inflatables are built with due attention to environmental considerations through the encouragement of good boating practice and the use of ethically sourced materials in the builds.

Materials and Labour

Where possible our materials are sourced with regards to reducing and/or preventing adverse impacts on the environment. Our resins contain a lower styrene content than other brands and our wood products are sourced from companies who supply from sustainably managed forests.

Because all our molds are constructed entirely in-house in the UK using materials sourced from British companies, we are confident that workers involved in producing and supplying our raw materials are paid a fair wage and are employed under good conditions.

Outboard Engines

We are able to package and rig your boat with the engine of your choice but we encourage the use of Evinrude Etecs if a particular consideration is the protection of the environment. Being the first outboard engine ever designed with regard to the environment Evinrude at present are the current industry leader for the incorporation of environmental ideals regarding outboard engines meeting or exceeding the stringent 2006 standards set by American EPA, EU and 2008 California Air Resources board (CARB) emissions standards

Safety - Sea trials

Every model is sea trialled before sale to ensure quality and compliance with standards set out in the Recreational craft directive (RCD) 2006 EC regulations.