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New HB-335AX Pro Commercial and Rescue RIB!

The Achilles HB-AX aluminum hull series expands again in 2019 with the addition of the HB-335AX PRO. This new model is only available in red for increased visibility and is designed for heavy duty commercial and rescue use. It has a full length splashguard with lifelines, abrasion/wear patches on top of the tubes, and has a paddle in place of oars and oarlocks. Like all Achilles HB-AX models it features a tough, powder coated marine grade aluminum hull with a full length keel guard to stand up to frequent beachings, coral, rocks, and other rough surfaces. The double heavy-duty rubbing strake on all HB-AX models offers addition protection to the tubes from rocks, docks, and pilings. All HB-AX models also come with a vented bow locker large enough to accommodate a gas tank, and the ability to run a fuel line under the deck that enables you to free up deck space that is usually taken up by the fuel tank and fuel line. It also helps distribute weight more evenly by moving the gas tank forward. The flat deck with non-skid patches also offers better traction, safety, and comfort. This unique design also allows water to flow under the deck to keep your feet dry if any water gets into the boat.

HB-AX Standard Features include:

• Achilles CSM reinforced fabric
• Four layer seam construction
• Powder-coated aluminum hull with keel guard
• Full length deck liner with non-skid patches
• Bow locker
• Fold-down locking oar system with two-piece breakdown aluminum oars and oar holders
• Interior oar straps
• Double heavy-duty full length teardrop rubbing strake
• Towing bridle D-rings
• Welded bow eye, inside bow davit lifting eye, stern mounted davit lifting eyes, outside transom towing eyes
• Protective transom motor clamp plate
• Molded bow and stern lift and carry handles
• Webbed passenger handles and helmsman handles
• Removable aluminum rowing seat
• Extra seat attachment patches
• Bailer valve
• Foot pump
• Maintenance kit

HB-335AX PRO Standard Features include:

• Achilles CSM reinforced fabric
• Four layer seam construction
• Powder-coated aluminum hull with full length keel guard
• Full length deck liner with non-skid patches
• Vented bow locker
• Paddle with interior paddle strap;
• Double heavy-duty full length teardrop rubbing strake
• Towing bridle D-rings
• Welded bow eye, inside bow davit lifting eyes, stern mounted davit lifting eyes, outside transom towing eyes
• Protective transom motor clamp plate
• 5 molded lift and carry handles
• Full length splashguard with lifeliness
• Seat or gear bag attachment patches
• Extra seat attachment patches
• Bailer valve
• Foot pump
• Maintenance kit