If you find a used EagleCraft 115 for sale (often listed on sites like Pacific Boat Brokers or CommercialRIBSource.com), do not hesitate. Have a surveyor check the welds and the powerhead compression. Then, write the check. You aren't buying a boat; you are buying a tank that floats.
When discussing the upper echelon of tactical and offshore rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), names like Zodiac, Ribcraft, and Willard usually dominate the conversation. However, among coast guards, commercial operators, and serious blue-water anglers, there is a legend that rarely makes the mainstream headlines: the EagleCraft 115 . eaglecraft 115
Why does this matter on a 38-foot boat? Self-righting capability. Because the 115 is aluminum (heavy), the buoyancy tube is massive—often 28 inches in diameter. In the unlikely event of a capsize, the inherent buoyancy of the collar immediately rights the vessel. For police and military units operating in cold North Atlantic waters, this is non-negotiable. The EagleCraft 115 is spartan, and that is its greatest strength. There are no wood veneers or plush carpets. The deck is coated in non-skid Durabak or Line-X. If you find a used EagleCraft 115 for