Rounded Hypalon ends
No cheap stern cones: a shorter overall length, more usable interior space and easier davit storage.
About Apex
The Right Boat
Rigid inflatable boats, hand-built since the 1980s
Founded in the early 80s by boat builder and navigator Roger Dherlin, Apex exists for one reason: to build the right boat for the people who depend on it every day.
Our story
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1980s
Born in the USA
Roger Dherlin founds the Apex line of boats together with a shipyard for repair and support, drawing on years of navigation and shipbuilding — and on the needs of the users he met every day.
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1990s
A new plant in Costa Rica
To meet growing demand while controlling costs, production moves to Costa Rica, with an educated, motivated and reliable workforce.
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La Garita
Chosen for its climate
After six months of weather research, the plant is set in the Central Valley — recognised as one of the best climates in the world. Working below 75% humidity is essential for a perfect Hypalon bond.
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Today
Built in Atenas, sailed worldwide
From tenders to 36 ft professional RIBs, Apex boats serve yachts, dive centres, taxi-boat operators, institutions and adventurers through a global dealer network.
40+years of boat building
36ftlargest professional RIB
<75%humidity during bonding
100%built to order
Design
Details that make the difference
Wrap-around rubbing strake
A tough rubber strake runs all the way around to protect the tubes and the stern.
Military-grade Hypalon
Heavy-duty Hypalon tubes on reinforced fiberglass hulls, made to last for years of 24/7 use.
Deep-V hulls
Soft, dry and stable ride, self-bailing decks and diamond non-skid surfaces as standard.
Services
More than a boat builder
Professional & institutional fleets
Taxi boats, dive boats, chase boats, coast guard and rescue units.
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Repair & support
Hypalon repairs, retubing and maintenance advice from the people who build them.
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Worldwide dealers
A global network of partners to deliver, register and service your Apex.
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