Life Jackets

Boaters enjoy the feel of sun and spray. So it’s tempting to boat without wearing a life jacket – especially on nice days. But modern life jackets are available in a wide variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. Many are thin and flexible. Some are built right into fishing vests or hunter coats. Others are inflatable — as compact as a scarf or fanny pack until they hit water, when they automatically fill with air.

There’s no excuse not to wear a life jacket on the water!

Things to Know:

• Certain life jackets are designed to keep your head above water and help you remain in a position which permits proper breathing.
   
• To meet U.S. Coast Guard requirements, a boat must have a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Type I, II, III, or V life jacket for each person aboard. Boats 16 feet and over must have at least one Type IV throwable device as well.

• All states have regulations regarding life jacket wear by children.
   
• Adult-sized life jackets will not work for children. Special life jackets are available. To work correctly, a life jacket must be worn, fit snugly, and not allow the child’s chin or ears to slip through.

•  Life jackets should be tested for wear and buoyancy at least once each year. Waterlogged, faded, or leaky jackets should be discarded.
   
• Life jackets must be properly stowed.
   
• A life jacket — especially a snug-fitting flotation coat or deck-suit style — can help you survive in cold water.

Always wear a life jacket when boating!

Satisfied customers

Check out what some of our customers have to say about our boats! http://www.aquascanribs.com/testimonials/

We go to work every day with the intention to do our best to produce a boat that will be at the top in quality. It is hard work do not get me wrong. It is a constant battle to find materials suitable to the very demanding market and deserving customers.

We keep on working and do really our best to satisfy every one but is so great when we receive their thank you notes that make us really proud and makes this work much easier!

So we have decide to just show some of them to you because we are proud of what we do!

So from all of us at Aquascan a big Thank you to all our clients and friends!

World Water Day

World Water Day - 22 March

World Water Day is held annually on 22 March as a means of focusing attention on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources.
An international day to celebrate freshwater was recommended at the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED). The United Nations General Assembly responded by designating 22 March 1993 as the first World Water Day.
Each year, World Water Day highlights a specific aspect of freshwater. In 2013, in reflection of the International Year of Water Cooperation, World Water Day is also dedicated to the theme of cooperation around water and is coordinated by UNESCO in collaboration with UNECE and UNDESA on behalf of UN-Water.

Yachts and taxes

Just receive this news from the Triton. It gives insight of the craziness happening with the Italian government.

"On Thursday (Jan. 24), about 30 agents from the Guardia di Finanza armed with search warrants boarded and searched at least seven yachts in Sanremo. The officials targeted foreign-flagged vessels and asked for fuel tax-related issues, including charter contracts, oil record books and bunkering agreements.

Apparently, according to several captains involved, the officers are trying to identify foreign vessels that have bought duty-free fuel in the past five years.

Commercially-registered vessels have traditionally been permitted to buy duty-free fuel with a valid charter agreement. But early last year, one captain said non-EU-flag yachts were no longer permitted to buy duty-free fuel in Europe. (Gibraltar, though part of the EU, is outside the customs and VAT area.)

The officials boarded the yachts in Sanremo in groups of four or five and said they had the authority to search the boat and, if they wished, to remove computers, hard drives and smart phones that could help in their investigations. One captain said they were not in uniform.

“It is quite intimidating when these people come on board,” said this captain, skipper of a yacht of less than 50m. “They will not show any identification nor give you their names. I feel that they should at least be in uniform and without doubt, should properly identify themselves. 

“I also feel that since they are deliberately targeting non-Italian boats, they should have with them at least one person who speaks English,” this captain said, adding that they did not, for the most part, speak English.

According to the chief engineer on one yacht that was searched, all contractors and workers were escorted off the vessel and crew were told to remain below while the officers searched the yacht. One crew member was able to accompany them, as well as the ship’s agent.

Both captains said their vessels were thoroughly searched, including each drawer and locker, and demanded to see inside any safes they found. Generally, the search and the paperwork took in excess of six hours.

“For any yachts heading back to the Mediterranean from the Caribbean, if they are non-EU flagged, and if at any time in the last five years they have bought fuel duty-free in Italy, I would strongly suggest that they think seriously before venturing into Italian waters until the court cases have been heard and we see what are the consequences,” one captain said."

Floating pool

This is an inflatable pool for yacht it is build in hypalon neoprene same material we use for the inflatable boats.

The hypalon is commercial grade it has an under water enclosure to protect the swimmers.

Yacht owners use the pool in the ocean to be protected from creatures and also as a safety precaution.

The pool has a very soft floor built in hypalon neoprene; hypalon is a very strong material with high resistance 

to cuts and abrasions. it can be made in any color or color combination.

An ocean pool has to be strong but very practical too; easy to be put in the water in a jiffy and easy to be pull back on board.

You are swimming in the ocean safe in the containment of the ocean pool . Ideal for little ones and adults.
So give +Aquascan a call to have your floating pool built for you!

Aquascan Techno.

Techno

Techno

Aquascan Runner inflatable!

The Runner tender series is a vibrant and multifaceted series of inflatable boats.
It was created to fill a void in the market, for the customers that needed a boat that was new and exciting without weighting a ton!

Not only is it brilliant at carrying plenty of passengers from ship to shore, it can also be outfitted to be the perfect excursion tender. Designed to pull double and even triple duty, you can carry dive equipment and coolers, or tow a skier.

A popular piece of optional equipment is this faux teak flooring. Soft and forgiving on your feet, it has the classic look of teak, without the weight of real teak and without getting hot. This faux teak can sit in the sun all day and your feet will be safe from abrasions and never get hot.

The upgraded ergonomic console has every instrument at your fingertip and it is also equipped with a seat, more passengers can join in on the fun.

The exact same model, can be equipped and design to be a classy high performance boat that will take everything you can throw at her, and still come out on top.

The same high quality craftsman ship is in each boat no matter how different and customized they are. Customer service and high quality of product  is really what Aquascan is looking to give to every customer.

If you like to be part of the Aquasca family do not hesitate to call us or come for a visit when you are in

Fort Lauderdale FL. 

Aquascan RIBs rating: 9 out of 10 based on 62 ratings. 14 user reviews.

Super Yacht tenders!

The company Aquascan Inc has been in business for more than 18 years in Florida.
We specialize in manufacturing custom yacht tenders.
Only the best materials are used to create unique boats for our customers. Every detail in the construction of the boats is well studied, analyzed and tested.

For many years we have been part of the marine industry in Florida, serving not only the american market but also the international seafaring community. Over the years we have seen many of our competitors come and go, every one of them has claimed to be the best and the only one capable of creating the best boat. We are very grateful to our customers for the support we have received through the years.

Aquascan Cobra jet

So it is only appropriate to start the 2013 saying thank you to all our regular and future customers for the vote of confidence.
Thank you!

A real Dinghy!

It was a beautiful cool morning in Florida and I am walking on the docks and there it was a real dinghy!

I know that dinghies have been in use for a very long time by boaters to go from the main boat to shore, but I never really fully understood the meaning of the word DINGHY until I saw this boat!

 The dinghy it is very nice I like it I do not know how sea worthy it can be but it is a small work of art.

Aquascan Storm - rescue boat

The task was very challenging and every one was on edge until the boat fitted like a glove!
This is the first Aquascan Storm Rescue model in this size. It was created and custom built for the Motor Yacht Jems (Heesen Yacht).

The boat was made following the specification of the customer! The hull is in fiberglass and Kevlar. Tubes are in hypalon  neoprene 1600 deniers.
The boat is equipped with an outboard engine, the prop is protected by a guard in nylon not only to prevent damages to the propeller but most important to avoid injury to crew and patrons.

High speed test of jet boats!

Working or having fun?                      

As I promised these is the follow up of the high speed test of the jet Sprinter Supercharger F 16.

The day was not the best one for filming from the air but we are used to work with what is available weather wise in Florida.

The photographer; Very courageous (my point of view) was taking pictures from the helicopter with no door to shield him.
The performance of the jet 16 was as we expected very good. The girls are learning how the boats perform at high speed and they are really enjoying the ride.
They say that this is consider working. I am not convinced about that! They are having a lot of fun!
We have also used the Sprinter F 14 for a ride and it is always amazing the way this boat handles the waves and the speed.

The wind was kind of strong so even if the test was in a lake the water was choppy.
The 14 jet is powered with a Yamaha jet 110 HP
The 16 is powered by a Yamaha 220 HP supercharger.
The deep V hull of the both tenders are really well designed giving optimum maneuverability to the boat. The water spry is kept to a minimum so guests on board do not get over spry; very convenient if you are taking them to dinner or at shore. 

Jet Supercharger F16

FROM GOOD TO AWESOME!

We are testing the new Supercharger F 16 jet.

This is the new 2013 model of Supercharger 16.
The hull is made in Kevlar/carbon fiber. The engine is a Yamaha 215 HP four stroke Supercharger.

The seating configuration was change to accommodate 8 persons comfortably seating !
Each boat made at Aquascan is entirely custom. The needs and desire of the customer are taking in consideration prior starting the construction of each tender.

Usually the tenders are use to take guests from the yacht to shore but the versatility  of the boat let the guest go for a ride or wake boarding or scuba diving.

 We have test the boat with a very demanding wake boarding athlete and he was pleasantly surprise by the performance of the jet boat!

We have taken a short video when two mates where testing the tender at slow speed.

http://youtu.be/ocbQol4atmA

This is the YouTube link. Tomorrow we are doing a fast speed test so I will share the new video.

It will be from the air too, that is if the photographer has the guts to fly from an helicopter with NO door!

Yacht tenders and jet boats!

A luxury yacht tender is a transport used to service and to provide support and entertainment to a private or charter yacht. Known commonly as the 'yacht's tender' a luxury yacht tender will often be a rigid inflatable (RIB) which features cushioned inflatable rubber inner tubes around its rigid hull to protect the yacht when in close contact.

Other types of luxury yacht tender include inflatable boats, which are almost completely synthetic rubber or plastic; center console boats, and also rigid inflatable boats (RIB's) which are usually constructed from materials such as fiberglass, wood, steel or aluminum with inflatable synthetic rubber or plastic pontoons. Multifunction dinghies have recently become available as yacht tenders. These dinghies can be rowed, motored, or sailed, and they also function as proactive lifeboats. Tenders are usually powered by outboard motor engines or inboard engines burning either gasoline or diesel. They use either propellers or more recently impellers as utilized by water jet boats.

Luxury yacht tenders like other types of ship's tender, often used to transport supplies and personnel, are also used for the entertainment and pleasure of the yacht's passengers. Accordingly, the tenders will be employed as pleasure craft or speed boats and for water skiing, wake boarding and also to transport and service leisure scuba set diving.

A jet tender entering the yacht garage.

Yacht tenders are also used as safety boats in case of an emergency, they will not substitute the life raft but it is a nice addition to the safety equipment on board.

In recent years there has been increased development in the luxury yacht tender market. There is now greater importance given to whether a yacht includes a large tender which boasts all the latest features. Private yachts are being built with stern garages which house the tender and also other associated 'water toys'. Powerful davits are installed on the yacht’s decks to mechanically lift increasingly heavier tenders.

Going to the wedding with a tender!

There are many companies which specialize in the design, construction and distribution of luxury yacht tenders. Some of the more established, and well known, suppliers for production and semi production tenders then others.

The increasing trend towards large custom tenders such as limousines, landing craft and chase boats is supported by classic boat builders. Because there is now a large and established tender industry, yacht tenders are also increasingly being used more widely by those who do not own or use yachts, but wish to enjoy their tender as an entertainment in its own right.

Jet Tenders and rigid hull inflatables!

What makes Aquascan different??

To better serve their customers, Aquascan is on a constant pursuit for perfection. “Good Enough” isn't good enough for their customers.

"40 years ago the first inflatable boat was invented with the purpose of safely and easily navigating the sea.

After all these years, we are always trying to re-invent the inflatable boat. Our knowledge base of the technical aspects of construction, the physics of buoyancy and the advancements in safety, far surpass those of the past. We like to stay ahead of the curve and move ahead.

We know more but not all, so in the pursuit of a better product, we constantly study and look for new techniques and stay on top of our customers’ needs.

There are a lot of inflatable boats out there but they are not all the same.

Mindless and repetitive assembly line production is not the way we do things. All of our vessels are intimately hand crafted with the mission of satisfying all our customer’s needs and wants."

The fiberglass hull is carefully made by hand; every single layer of fiberglass or Kevlar is carefully positioned. Not one boat is identical to the other; this is by choice, since every customer has different needs related not only to their taste and navigation style, but also their individual needs to perfectly fit the tender on their yacht.

"So when we say custom made yacht tender, we really mean custom made."

Each tube is carefully designed with the best fabric and material available in the market. It does not matter if we have to search around the world for the right materials that go into the fabrication of the inflatable boat.

A unique yacht tender made for you!