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Qingdao, China Factory · OEM / ODM / Private Label · Samples to Batch Production

RIB & Inflatable Boat OEM/ODM Manufacturer for Brands, Distributors & Commercial Fleets

Factory-direct manufacturing for marine brands, distributors, resorts and commercial operators — from specification review and sampling to quality-controlled batch production and export documentation.

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18,000 m²
In-house factory — Qingdao, China
60,000+
Boats produced annually
40+
Export countries served
4 business hours
NDA response window

MOQ is confirmed after specification review, because hull type, tube construction, fabric weight, console tooling, artwork, packaging and accessories affect material usage.

Signature RIBNeptunor Alloy 430
Neptunor Alloy 430

Your graphics · your colors · your packaging

1–2 units

Sample & approval (before volume commitment)

30–45 days

Production lead time (after PO)

MOQ 90–100+ pcs per approved configuration, subject to fabric-roll and packaging requirements

for volume production; pilot runs from 20–50 boats

10–15 days

sample boats after specification approval

30–45 days

batch production after confirmed PO and deposit

ISO 9001 · CE · BSCI

documentation available by model and project

Manufacturing Scope

Four Ways Brands and Buyers Work With Our Yard

OEM, ODM, private label or volume supply — the same in-house hull engineering and quality system behind every program.

OEM — Build to Your Specification

You have drawings, specifications or a reference boat

OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturing): We manufacture to your approved specification — your drawings, dimensions, materials, construction and packaging. You own the design, moulds and intellectual property.

Build to Your Specification

ODM — Develop the Boat with Our Engineering Team

You have a product idea or market requirement

ODM (Original Design Manufacturing): Our engineering team develops the hull, tube set, console, graphics and packaging from your brief — whether that is a market concept, performance target or adaptation of a proven platform. Factory proposes the design; buyer approves before production.

Develop a Boat From Your Brief

Private Label — Your Brand on a Proven Hull

You need branded boats without new tooling

Private Label: Your brand, graphics and packaging on an existing validated platform — no tooling development, no structural changes. Fastest route from concept to delivery.

Launch on a Proven Platform

Volume Supply — Repeat and Fleet Orders

You are planning repeat, fleet or commercial supply

Large-run production for dealers, rental operators, marinas and rescue organizations, with locked specifications, batch traceability and consistent construction across reorders.

Plan Production Supply

Commercial Terms

Commercial Terms, Stated Upfront

Standard MOQ, sampling, production and delivery terms are listed below. Projects involving new tooling, specialized materials, compliance testing or custom packaging are quoted separately.

Minimum order

  • from 5–10 units on selected existing platforms
  • 20–50 units on existing platforms
  • 90–100+ units per approved configuration, subject to fabric-roll and packaging requirements

Lead time

  • Samples ship in 10–15 days
  • Production 30–45 days from confirmed PO and deposit
  • New hull or console tooling adds 20–35 days

Sampling

  • Prototype samples ship in 10–15 days
  • Sample cost credited against bulk order

Export & documentation

  • Export documentation handled in-house
  • Export-grade crating; printed retail cartons available
Order stageQuantityWhat it is forNotes
Sample & approval1–2 units for approvalConfirm hull, tubes, colors, graphics and packaging before any production run10–15 days; a physical boat, not a rendering
Co-branding small bulkfrom 5–10 units on selected existing platformsTest new graphics on a proven hull platform with logo overlayFastest way to validate a new livery
Pilot batch / initial stock20–50 units on existing platformsValidate the market or stock your dealership with real inventoryLowest volume on existing platforms
Standard volume production90–100+ units per approved configuration, subject to fabric-roll and packaging requirementsRegular production runs at the best unit price50–100+ units; new hull/console requires dedicated tooling (+20–35 days)

ISO 9001 quality management · CE under the EU Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU for models destined for EU markets, design category (C/D) confirmed per project · ISO 6185 inflatable-boat safety · BSCI social compliance (audit report available on request) · REACH and RoHS documentation with every order.

Manufacturing Capability

Inside the Plant

Every process below runs in-house. Nothing critical is subcontracted.

Aluminum Hull Fabrication

Marine-grade aluminum alloy is cut to 0.1 mm accuracy on CNC tables, press-formed over dedicated jigs and welded by certified fabricators — hull shells for our Alloy RIB range, built start to finish in-house.

Fiberglass Hull Lamination

GRP hulls are laminated in temperature-controlled bays with controlled gelcoat thickness and documented layup schedules, from 2.5 m tenders to 7.6 m offshore flagships.

RF & Thermal Tube Welding

25 kW RF dielectric presses fuse PVC tube seams airtight, while thermal welding joins CR/Hypalon® assemblies. Multi-chamber tube sets with overpressure relief valves are specified per model.

Consoles, Seating & Outfitting

Fiberglass and aluminum consoles are molded and built in-house — steering, seats, fuel systems, cleats, tow points and electronics prep fitted to your specification.

Assembly and Rigging

Each boat follows a 120-point assembly checklist signed off by the line lead — transom, console, valves, rub strake, drain plugs and hardware fitment.

Quality Lab & Export Packing

Pressure-hold testing at 0.35 bar for 24 hours, dimensional checks against the golden sample, then crated or shrink-wrapped export packing with printed retail cartons available.

Quality Control

Seven Gates. Node 01 to Node 07.

Quality is a documented process, not a promise. Here is what happens to your order before it ships.

  1. 01

    Node 01 · Incoming Material QC

    PVC and CR fabric rolls, hull alloy, resins, valves, adhesives and hardware are quarantined until QC sign-off. Fabrics undergo tensile, tear-propagation and UV-resistance testing before any batch enters the line.

  2. 02

    Node 02 · Hull Weld & Lamination Inspection

    Welded seams on aluminum hulls and laminate thickness and gelcoat quality on fiberglass hulls are inspected before the hull is mated to the tube set.

  3. 03

    Node 03 · Tube Leak & Pressure Hold Test

    Every chamber is inflated to 0.35 bar and held for 24 hours with continuous sensor logging. Any chamber exceeding 0.02 bar of pressure drop over 24 hours is automatically rejected and returned for seam re-inspection.

  4. 04

    Node 04 · Fitting & Torque Checks

    Transom bolts, console fasteners, valve cores and davit/tow points are torque-checked against the specification before assembly closes.

  5. 05

    Node 05 · 120-Point Assembly Checklist

    A 120-point checklist per boat — hardware, valves, console, rigging and accessories — signed off by the line lead and archived with the build record.

  6. 06

    Node 06 · Final Survey & Batch Release

    Dimensional and weight verification against the approved golden sample, released under ISO 2859-1 Level II sampling. Third-party inspectors (SGS, TÜV, BV, Intertek) are welcome at this gate. Every material lot carries a unique ERP number with 10-year batch traceability.

  7. 07

    Node 07 · Container Loading Check

    Loading supervision with photo and video records, packing-list verification and container seal before handover to the forwarder.

Development Process

From Specification to Finished Boat

Requirement intake through finished goods — every step inside our own plant.

  1. 01

    Inquiry & NDA

    We collect your specification, target market, compliance requirements and volume forecast. An NDA is signed within 4 business hours, before any file exchange.

  2. 02

    Specification Review

    Hull type, dimensions, tube layout, materials and hardware are assessed for manufacturability. You receive a written report with cost drivers identified.

  3. 03

    Engineering Proposal

    Drawings, bill of materials, construction details and a quotation are returned for your approval — nothing enters production until you sign off.

  4. 04

    Sample Build

    A physical prototype confirms geometry, weight, finish and fit-out. Ships in 10–15 days.

  5. 05

    Pilot Batch (20–50)

    A pilot run validates production jigs, artwork match and every QC gate before you commit to scale.

  6. 06

    Volume Production

    30–45 days of batch production under the Node 01–07 QC process, with traceability to material lot level.

  7. 07

    Export-Ready Delivery

    Crated, documented, container-loaded and sealed — handed over ready for export.

The approved sample is the contract. Every boat in the batch is measured against it.

B2B Buyer FAQ

Questions Before You Request a Quote

Short answers on manufacturing scope, MOQ, compliance, quality control and the next step.

OEM: we manufacture to your approved specification — your drawings, dimensions, materials and packaging. You own the design and intellectual property. ODM: our engineering team develops the hull, tube set, console and graphics from your brief — whether a market concept, performance target or adaptation of a proven platform — and you approve before production. Private label puts your brand on an existing validated hull with no structural changes. Both routes run through the same plant, QC system and export team; ODM is the fastest route to a branded boat line, starting at 90–100+ pcs per approved configuration, subject to fabric-roll and packaging requirements with samples in 10–15 days.
Samples run at 1–2 units; co-branding small bulk starts at 5–10 units on selected platforms; pilot batches from 20–50 units. Standard volume production starts at 90–100+ pcs per approved configuration, subject to fabric-roll and packaging requirements. New hull or console tooling runs at 50–100+ units and adds 20–35 days.
ISO 9001 for quality management; CE conformity under the EU Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU for models destined for EU markets, with design category (C or D) confirmed per project; ISO 6185 inflatable-boat safety compliance; and valid BSCI social-compliance certification with the audit report available on request. REACH and RoHS documentation ships with every order.
Every tube chamber is inflated to 0.35 bar working pressure and held for 24 hours with continuous sensor logging. Any chamber dropping more than 0.02 bar over 24 hours is automatically rejected and returned for seam re-inspection before it can enter assembly.
Yes. Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and the CE declaration of conformity are handled in-house, together with export-grade crating. We currently supply buyers in 40+ countries across the EU, US, AU and Asia.
No. Artwork, tooling and specification files remain your property. We sign an NDA within 4 business hours of request, before any file exchange, and we never reuse or resell client tooling or designs.
Yes. We welcome buyer audits and work regularly with SGS, TÜV, BV and Intertek. Third-party inspection can be arranged at any production stage — incoming material, in-process or final survey — and inspection reports are provided on request.

B2B Product Catalog

Get the RIB & inflatable boat catalog and MOQ sheet

The five supported boat series — from compact inflatable dinghies to patrol-ready RIBs — with specifications, MOQ tiers, sample timing and packaging, sent to your inbox by our sales team within one business day.

No spam. Only the catalog and answers to your project.

Ready to Start Your Boat Project?

Whether you already have a complete product specification or are still developing your concept, our team can help you evaluate the next step. Tell us what you want to build — we'll review your requirements and discuss the most practical path from concept to production.

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