When people ask me to recommend them a first boat I usually point in the direction of a RIB...For beginners, the safety and practicality of a rigid inflatable boat make perfect sense, not to mention the fact that when it comes to the tricky subject of berthing practice you can bounce around the marina in what is essentially an enormous fender.The modern RIB, however, is a world away from its humble roots as a training vessel and knockabout workhorse favoured by the emergency services.In this special guide you will see not only the incredible amount of choice in this sector but also the...…When people ask me to recommend them a first boat I usually point in the direction of a RIB...For beginners, the safety and practicality of a rigid inflatable boat make perfect sense, not to mention the fact that when it comes to the tricky subject of berthing practice you can bounce around the marina in what is essentially an enormous fender.The modern RIB, however, is a world away from its humble roots as a training vessel and knockabout workhorse favoured by the emergency services.In this special guide you will see not only the incredible amount of choice in this sector but also the...WW…