North Atlantic Inflatables

What North Atlantic Inflatables does

North Atlantic Inflatables is a privately held, Maine-based specialty marine retailer and distributor that designs, sells, and services rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), inflatable dinghies, and outboard motor packages for recreational, commercial, and first-responder buyers. The product portfolio spans three core boat platforms — Center Console RIBs in aluminum, fiberglass, and luxury finishes (10'10" to 21'5"), Ultra Light Aluminum Hull RIBs in V-floor and flat-floor configurations (7'6" to 12'6"), and Roll-Up inflatable dinghies with air-deck, slat, or aluminum floor options (6'6" to 12'6") — built around Hypalon/CSM and marine-grade PVC tube construction with reinforced seams, multiple air chambers, and a proprietary Deep-V aluminum hull designed specifically for Northeast conditions. Supporting products include marine-grade inflatable fenders with a 5-year air-tightness warranty, custom fleece covers hand-sewn in Portland, Maine, and a full outboard motor program spanning Tohatsu gas (2.5HP–250HP), ePropulsion electric (eLite, Spirit, Navy Series), and TEMO portable electric motors, with expert rigging included on every motor sale.

The company operates a hybrid go-to-market model combining direct factory sales from its 29 Bath Road, Brunswick, Maine headquarters with a 15-location authorized dealer network concentrated in the Northeast (Maine, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut) and selectively in Florida, plus nationwide shipping to the lower 48 states. Pricing is unit-based and disclosed transparently across most SKUs, ranging from $945 for entry roll-up dinghies to over $10,000 for fully configured aluminum and fiberglass RIBs, with custom Center Console packages quoted on request. The business model is purely transactional: one-time unit sales of boats, motors, fenders, and accessories, with no subscription, financing, or recurring service revenue disclosed. Customers are served through a consultative, expert-guided sales process — including a Build Your Boat online configuration tool, on-water demonstrations, and direct team consultation — and the company targets four primary segments: recreational boaters, yacht owners (for tenders), commercial operators (dive, fishing, transport), and marine professionals and rescue teams. The firm is small (1-10 employees), has been operating for approximately 15 years, and shows no disclosed funding, parent company, or institutional investor backing in the source material.

Name

North Atlantic Inflatables

Legal name

North Atlantic Inflatables

Website

https://northatlanticinflatables.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

North Atlantic Inflatables is a Brunswick, Maine-based specialty retailer and distributor that designs, sells, and services rigid inflatable boats, roll-up dinghies, and outboard motors for recreational boaters, yacht owners, commercial operators, and first-responder buyers across the Northeast US and Florida.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Marine Equipment

NAICS

Boat Building (336612)

SIC

Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) & Inflatable Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Yacht Tenders & Auxiliary Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAO), Electric & Hybrid Leisure Craft Manufacturing (IMAJAEAK), Boat & Personal Watercraft (PWC) Retail (CRAMAIAA)

Keywords

• Rigid inflatable boats
• Inflatable boat sales
• Outboard motors
• Marine-grade fenders
• Custom boat packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Boat Sales (RIBs, Aluminum Hulls, Roll-Up Dinghies): One-time sale of inflatable boats and RIBs across three product lines: Center Console RIBs (10'10" to 21'5"), Aluminum Hull RIBs (7'6" to 12'6"), and Roll-Up Boats (6'6" to 12'6"). Custom configurations are a specialty. Boat prices range from approximately $945 to over $10,000 depending on model and configuration.
2. Inflatable Fenders & Accessories: Sale of marine-grade inflatable fenders (8 sizes from 9"x24" to 36"x48") and custom fleece covers. Fender prices range from $95 to $450. Covers range from $65 to $210. Accessories include outboard motors from Tohatsu, ePropulsion, and TEMO brands.
3. Outboard Motor Packages: Bundled sales of outboard motors (Tohatsu gas, ePropulsion electric, TEMO electric) matched to boat specifications. Expert rigging and installation services included with every motor purchase. Motors range from 2.5HP portable units to 250HP professional outboards.
4. Custom Package Configuration: Custom-configured boat packages tailored to specific customer needs including motor selection, accessories, console options, seating, fuel tanks, and trailers. Rescue boat configurations for first responders and commercial operators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

North Atlantic Inflatables designs, sells, and services a portfolio of rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), roll-up inflatable dinghies, marine-grade inflatable fenders, and outboard motors for recreational and commercial boaters. The company sells its boats directly from its Brunswick, Maine headquarters and through an authorized dealer network, with a strong emphasis on custom configurations tailored to demanding Northeast marine conditions. Outboard motors from Tohatsu, ePropulsion, and TEMO are bundled with boats and paired with expert rigging and installation services.

Product overview

North Atlantic Inflatables offers a portfolio of inflatable boats and rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) designed for demanding Northeast marine conditions. The product line comprises three main boat series: Center Console RIBs (professional-grade with integrated helm and steering in aluminum, fiberglass, or luxury finishes), Ultra Light Aluminum RIBs (lightest rigid hull boats available with V-floor or flat-floor options), and Roll-Up Dinghies (portable soft-bottom inflatables that deflate and store compactly). Supporting products include marine-grade inflatable fenders with 5-year warranty and custom fleece covers, plus complete outboard motor packages featuring Tohatsu gas engines, ePropulsion electric motors, and TEMO portable electric propulsion. The company specializes in custom configurations and serves recreational, commercial, and professional marine markets through direct sales and an authorized dealer network across the Northeast, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Florida, and Connecticut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Center Console RIBs Professional-grade rigid inflatable boats with integrated center console, helm station, and steering. Available in aluminum hull (ALA Series), fiberglass double-hull (RIB Series), and luxury finish (LUX Series with diamond-stitch cushions and premium features). Sizes range from 10'10" to 21'5", with 14-person capacity, 20-150 HP rating, and 160-1,300 lb load capacity. Built for serious offshore work, dive operations, and extended cruising.
• Ultra Light Aluminum RIBs Lightweight aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats available in V-floor (ALV Series) for minimum weight and efficiency, or flat-floor (ALA Series) for dry, stable platforms. Sizes from 7'6" to 12'6", with 2-6 person capacity and 4-30 HP rating. Available with PVC or Hypalon tubes. Some models are one-person launchable and as light as 75 lbs. Optional bow locker storage.
• Roll-Up Inflatable Dinghies Soft-bottom inflatable dinghies that deflate and roll into compact bags for storage and transport. Feature German Heytex PVC construction with welded seams. Available with Air Deck, Slat, or Aluminum floor options. Sizes from 6'6" to 12'6", with 2-6 person capacity and 4-25 HP rating. A Fire/Rescue heavy-duty configuration is available. Ideal as yacht tenders and go-anywhere adventure boats.
• Inflatable Fenders with Custom Fleece Covers Marine-grade 1.2mm PVC inflatable fenders with welded seams, stainless steel D-rings on top and bottom, and Halkey-Roberts air valves. Sizes range from 9"x24" to 36"x48" (8 sizes), suitable for boats from 20' dinghies to mega-yachts. Backed by 5-year air-tightness warranty. Hand-sewn fleece covers in Portland, Maine, available in multiple colors with optional boat name or logo customization.
• Outboard Motor Packages Complete outboard motor packages including Tohatsu gas outboards (2.5HP to 250HP, 4-stroke, fuel-injected with remote trim/tilt), ePropulsion electric outboards (eLite 500W/1.5HP, Spirit 1.0 Plus 3HP, Navy Series 3-6kW professional with hydrogeneration), and TEMO portable electric motors (TEMO·450 450W and TEMO·1000 1100W/3HP equivalent). Motors are matched to boat specifications for optimal performance with expert guidance on selection and rigging included.
• Custom Boat Packages Custom-configured boat packages tailored to specific customer needs including motor selection, accessories, console options, seating, fuel tanks, trailers, and personalized consultation. Configurations are available for fishing, diving, exploring remote coastlines, commercial operations, and rescue applications. Pricing is quoted based on specific requirements.
• Rescue Boats Purpose-built inflatable boats for first responders, fire departments, and rescue teams. Heavy-duty construction with high-visibility options and configurations designed for demanding rescue operations in challenging conditions. A specific DB380AL Fire Rescue PVC roll-up configuration is offered.

Quantifiable outcome

• Roll-up boats eliminate marina storage fees and trailer requirements by deflating and rolling into compact bags
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary, major and regional.

• TohatsucoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTohatsu is a Japanese outboard motor manufacturer providing gas-powered outboards for North Atlantic Inflatables' boat packages. North Atlantic offers Tohatsu motors ranging from 2.5HP to 250HP, including 4-stroke, fuel-injected units with remote trim/tilt options. Tohatsu motors are included as standard or optional power in many console RIB package configurations.
• ePropulsioncoreTechnology or IntegrationePropulsion provides electric outboard motors including the eLite (500W/1.5HP, 13.2 lbs with integrated battery, up to 9 miles range), Spirit 1.0 Plus (3HP with removable floating battery), and Navy Series (3-6kW professional-grade with hydrogeneration). North Atlantic offers ePropulsion electric packages on most boat models as clean power alternatives.
• TEMOsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationFrench-engineered electric outboard motors offered as an ultra-portable propulsion option. TEMO·450 (450W motor, 11 lbs, IP67 waterproof, 80-minute runtime, charges in 3.5 hours) and TEMO·1000 (1100W/3HP equivalent, removable 13-lb battery, 4-hour cruising range). Both carry a 3-year warranty.
• Hamilton MarinemajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMulti-location authorized dealer with 6 locations across Maine (Searsport, Kittery, Portland, Rockland, Jonesport, Southwest Harbor). Hamilton Marine is a well-established marine supply chain serving the Maine commercial and recreational boating community.
• Landings MarinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at 5 Commercial St., Rockland, ME. Located in mid-coast Maine, serving the Rockland and Penobscot Bay area boating community.
• Allen Harbor Marine ServicesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at 335 Lower County Rd, Harwich Port, MA. Serves South of Boston, Cape Cod, and the Islands area.
• Lighthouse MarinaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at 110 Shore Dr, Barrington, RI. Serves the Barrington and East Bay area of Rhode Island.
• Newport NauticalregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at 186 Admiral Kalbfus Rd, Newport, RI. Serves the Newport and Aquidneck Island area.
• Chester Point MarinaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at 72 Railroad Ave, Chester, CT. Serves the Chester and lower Connecticut shoreline area.
• Fort Rachel MarinaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at 44 Water Street, Mystic, CT. Located in the Mystic Seaport area of Connecticut.
• Pine Island MarinaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at 916R Shennecossett Road, Groton, CT. Serves the Groton and southeastern Connecticut area.
• Mystic Outboard Showroom & Marine SupplyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer at 35 Water Street, Mystic, CT. Located near Mystic Seaport, serving the greater Mystic and New London County area.
• Inflatable Boats and TendersregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer in Sarasota, FL. Serves the Sarasota area — customers should call for appointment.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Zodiac Nautic: Global leader in RIBs and inflatable boats with deep consumer brand recognition. Direct competitor in RIBs, dinghies, and yacht tenders — and a reference point against which North Atlantic positions on 'premium quality, better pricing'.

Direct peers

• AB Inflatables (Inflatable Boats Inc.): US-based manufacturer and distributor of RIBs, aluminum-hull inflatables, and roll-up dinghies. Closest comparable product mix to North Atlantic across all three boat categories, including PVC and Hypalon tube options.
• Highfield Boats: Manufacturer of aluminum-hull RIBs and tenders with comparable sizing and product tiers. Directly comparable in the lightweight aluminum RIB segment that North Atlantic emphasizes.
• Achilles Inflatable Boats: Established US-distributed brand of roll-up dinghies and RIBs. Competes in the same Northeast recreational and tender market with comparable PVC and Hypalon construction.
• Williams Jet Tenders: Specialist in yacht tenders and compact RIBs. Overlaps with North Atlantic's yacht-tender-focused Roll-Up Dinghy line and smaller Center Console RIBs in the superyacht auxiliary market.
• BRIG (Brig Inflatable Boats): Manufacturer of RIBs across recreational and professional segments including center console and aluminum hull models. Directly comparable in the professional-grade console RIB category.
• Novurania: Manufacturer of luxury yacht tenders and RIBs, including aluminum and fiberglass hulls with high-horsepower packages. Comparable in the premium console RIB and superyacht tender segments.

Others

• Defender Industries: Large marine retailer distributing multiple boat and motor brands online to the US Northeast. Competes for the same customer demand via e-commerce and broad catalog exposure.
• Tohatsu America: Outboard motor manufacturer whose products North Atlantic bundles. Provides competitive retail context for motor-only customers and benchmarks pricing on Tohatsu-powered packages.

Regional players

• Hamilton Marine: Multi-location Maine marine supply chain that is both an authorized dealer and a peer retailer. Serves the same Northeast commercial and recreational boating customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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