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Scandinavian design with a rigid fender instead of an inflatable tube
| Country of origin | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2019 |
| Specialty | Sporty day boats with a patented rigid perimeter fender (RIB looks without the air) |
| Hull materials | Fibreglass |
| Tubes | Patented rigid fender with air chamber (not a classic tube) |
| Size range | 5 – 8.5 m |
| Price level | €€€€ — High — Scandinavian premium |
| Official site | https://iron.boats |
Our verdict
IRON Boats was born in 2019 in Billdal (Sweden) from the Peterson brothers and the Mannerfelt design studio. Its original proposition: replace the RIB's inflatable tube with a patented rigid perimeter fender with an air chamber, inspired by modern naval vessels. The result is a sporty day boat with RIB practicality but none of the tube maintenance. Nearly 1,000 units built already back it up.
Strengths
- Patented rigid perimeter fender: RIB toughness without punctures or tube maintenance
- Design by Mannerfelt studio, a benchmark in fast, efficient hulls
- Scandinavian finish and ergonomics
- Very fuel-efficient hulls
Things to consider
- Young brand (2019), service network still expanding
- Not a 'real' RIB: the fender doesn't provide the buoyancy of an inflatable tube
- Premium price
- Not really aimed at pure tender duty
Who is it for? Those who want RIB looks and practicality in a sporty day boat without inflatable tubes.
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Is IRON a good brand?
IRON Boats was born in 2019 in Billdal (Sweden) from the Peterson brothers and the Mannerfelt design studio. Its original proposition: replace the RIB's inflatable tube with a patented rigid perimeter fender with an air chamber, inspired by modern naval vessels. The result is a sporty day boat with RIB practicality but none of the tube maintenance. Nearly 1,000 units built already back it up.
What sizes does IRON build?
Its range spans roughly 5 – 8.5 m. Specialty: sporty day boats with a patented rigid perimeter fender (rib looks without the air).
Who is IRON for?
Those who want RIB looks and practicality in a sporty day boat without inflatable tubes.