SAFE Boat Without A Collar This picture shows a safeboat as a fully functional boat, even without a collar.   SAFE Boat Hull Structure As a boat hits waves, it creates energy. This energy is then transferred from the bottom plate and into the structure, as you can see by the picture.   Hull Unlike other boat manufacturers, SAFE Boats International builds fully functional hulls (UPPER LEFT) to complement their collar system. SAFE Boats International hulls are built with marine grade (5086) aluminum and are bilge less, air tight, water tight and pressure tested air chambers. SAFE Boats do not require forward movement to be truly self bailing. When a boat hits a wave, energy is created against the hull. SAFE Boat hulls transfers this energy from the bottom plate and into the structure, as you can see by the picture (LOWER LEFT). Our hull structure is designed to displace energy in a natural direction, starting forward and going aft. All of the ribs of the boat are tied in to the keel strip at an angle, then into the stringers, side plate, or transom. This allows the energy to be displaced over the largest area possible. To date, SAFE Boats International has never had a hull failure. The use of marine grade aluminum for Rigid Inflatable style boats has many advantages over fiberglass. From care to repair, aluminum is an easier product to manage.   SAFE hulls employ unique features, which: Allow better trim attitude Reduce drag and increase vessel speed Allow motor power head to be higher out of the water Eliminate bilges and water intrusion into hull Allow the boats to be unsinkable when fully swamped   Advantages of Marine Grade (5086) Aluminum: Easily repaired Long lasting with high corrosion resistance Design and manufacturing changes are easier and more cost effective Durability allows for longer hull life   Disadvantages of Fiberglass: When repaired, original integrity of fibers is lost Poor quality repairs are often hidden behind a shiny gel-coat finish Configuration changes are difficult and expensive due to high costs of molds and tooling Can absorb water causing expansion and blistering