3D Tender Twin VIB Air
V-shaped inflatable hull. Five sizes, 2.10 to 3.30m.
Product Code: 3DVIB210
All Prices Include VAT.
With its gull wing shaped hull, the Superlight Twin VIB Air is designed for boaters looking for speed and comfort, especially in rough seas.
Inflatable, foldable, easy to store in its carry bag, the VIB Air is equipped with two interchangeable protective covers (one black and one white) in neoprene for maximum durability.
The Vib Air is designed with a high pressure Drop Stitch honeycomb inflatable floor providing great stability on board. The one-piece, non-removable floor is glued directly to the boat structure.
It is equipped with 4 stainless steel lifting rings for use on davits or other.
Like all folding dinghies in the 3D Tender range, the VIB Air is equipped with an adjustable aluminium bench, a pair of oars, an inflator and a carry bag.
- High pressure honeycomb floor
- 2 neoprene tube covers, velcro fastened
- Adjustable aluminium bench on slide rail
- Davits
- 3 carrying handles
- Ultra wide drag strip
- Grips
- Inflator
- Repair kit
- Oars
- Transport bag
What you are actually buying
VIB - V-shaped inflatable hull
Not just an air deck with a keel strip underneath. The whole hull is formed into a V, which is why a VIB rides more like a rigid boat than a flat-floored inflatable while still rolling up into a bag.
Valmex PVC tubes
German-made Valmex cloth, the same family used on the premium Talamex Highline. Tougher and more UV-stable than commodity PVC.
Packs to a constant footprint
Every size rolls to 90 x 45cm - only the depth of the bundle changes with length. That makes stowage predictable whichever size you choose.
Up to 15hp
The 330 takes 15hp and 566kg, which puts it well beyond tender duty and into small-runabout territory.
Which one is right for you?
Every model in this range side by side, so you can see exactly what the extra money buys.
| Size | 210 | 250 | 280 | 300 | 330 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall length | 2.10m | 2.50m | 2.80m | 3.00m | 3.30m |
| Internal length | 1.40m | 1.55m | 1.83m | 1.85m | 2.16m |
| Overall width (beam) | 1.31m | 1.50m | 1.53m | 1.53m | 1.53m |
| Tube diameter | 36cm | 42cm | 42cm | 42cm | 42cm |
| Air chambers | 2 + keel | 2 + keel | 3 + keel | 3 + keel | 3 + keel |
| Maximum people | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum load | 250kg | 450kg | 500kg | 510kg | 566kg |
| Maximum engine | - | 6 hp | - | 10 hp | 15 hp |
| Boat only weight | - | 22kg | 25kg | 29kg | 34kg |
| Packed size (l × w × h) | 90 × 45 × 28cm | 90 × 45 × 30cm | 90 × 45 × 32cm | 90 × 45 × 35cm | 90 × 45 × 40cm |
| Price from | £882.78 | £990.52 | £1,160 | £1,199.33 | £1,486.88 |
Choose your size from the options at the top of the page.
What comes as standard
Included with every boat
- Valmex PVC tubes
- V-shaped inflatable hull with integrated keel
- Bench seat
- Aluminium oars with rowlocks
- High-pressure pump
- Repair kit
- Carry bag
- Grab lines and towing eye
Optional extras
- Dinghy wheelsIn stock
- Boat coverOrder in
- Davit / lift systemIn stock
Not sure what you need alongside the boat? Call the shop and we will spec it with you - outboard shaft length, wheels, cover and a spare repair kit are the four people most often forget.
Choosing an inflatable dinghy
Three decisions do most of the work: what the tubes are made of, what's under your feet, and how big a boat you can actually handle on your own. Everything else follows.
PVC or Hypalon?
PVC is lighter, cheaper and welded rather than glued — ideal for a tender that's deflated and stowed between trips. Expect 5–10 seasons in UK conditions.
ORCA® Hypalon (CSM) costs more and is hand-glued, but it shrugs off UV and heat. If the boat lives inflated on davits, on deck all season, or spends summers in the Med, Hypalon is the one that survives.
What's under your feet
| Floor | Best for |
|---|---|
| Slatted | Lightest and smallest packed. Rowing and short hops; won't plane. |
| Air deck | Light, rolls up, comfortable underfoot. The all-round compromise. |
| Aluminium / ply | Rigid, planes well, but heavy and slow to assemble. |
| Rigid hull (RIB) | Best ride and handling. No packing away — needs davits or a trailer. |
Size, weight and engine
Work backwards from where the boat has to live. Measure your foredeck, your davits and your car boot before you fall in love with a length.
Then be honest about the lift: anything over about 40kg stops being a two-person carry up a slipway. Match the outboard to the transom rating and the shaft length (short shaft on almost all tenders), and remember the engine's weight comes off your usable payload.
Frequently asked
VIB stands for V-shaped Inflatable Boat. On a normal air-deck tender you have a flat inflatable floor with a separate keel tube underneath. On a VIB the entire hull is shaped into a V, so the boat cuts through chop and holds a line at speed much more like a rigid-hulled RIB - while still deflating and rolling into a bag. It is the closest an inflatable gets to RIB handling without the RIB stowage problem.
Engine ratings for the 210 and 280, and the 210's weight, differ between 3D Tender's website and their printed catalogue. We would rather show a gap than publish a figure we cannot stand behind. Call us on 01473 694725 and we will confirm before you order.
Every size rolls to the same 90 x 45cm footprint, so stowage is decided by bundle depth and weight rather than by length. The 250 at 22kg is the practical limit for comfortable single-handed handling; the 300 and 330 really want davits or a trailer.
It ships on a pallet courier rather than a standard parcel service. Highlands, islands and non-mainland addresses are quoted individually - call us before ordering, or collect from the shop.
Not sure it is the right boat? Ask us.
We have been fitting out boat owners since 1975. Tell us what you are tendering, where it has to stow and how far you are going, and we will tell you honestly whether this is the one - or whether something else in the range fits better.
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Inflatable boats are subject to length and weight shipping restrictions and travel on a pallet courier rather than a standard parcel service. UK mainland delivery on this item is calculated at checkout.
Highlands, islands, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Wight and non-mainland addresses are quoted individually - please call our online team on +44 (0) 1473 694725 before ordering so we can confirm the cost and lead time.
You are also very welcome to collect from the shop. Many customers prefer this so we can unpack the boat with you, check it over and run through the setup before you take it away.
Our policy is simple - you have up to 90 days to return your purchase if it is not suitable or you have changed your mind. Our hassle-free 90-day returns policy applies to most items and is offered in addition to your statutory rights.
Please note: boats must be returned unused, dry, clean and in their original packaging. A boat that has been inflated and launched cannot be returned as unwanted, though this does not affect your rights if the item is faulty.
Return goods purchased in-store
Simply bring your order confirmation or delivery note and the item you wish to return or exchange, unused and in its original packaging, to our till point in the shop. If you paid by debit or credit card, please ensure you also bring the payment card you originally used.
Return goods bought online
1. Start your return through the Returns Process in your Fox's Chandlery online customer account within 90 days of delivery.
2. Once approved, you will receive a Return Authorisation Number (RAN) and shipping instructions.
3. Package the item securely in its original packaging.
4. Use a tracked courier service and always obtain proof of postage.
5. Please allow up to 14 working days after we receive the goods for your return to be processed.
Because boats are large and heavy, please call our online team on +44 (0) 1473 694725 to arrange collection rather than arranging your own courier.
If you need to add or remove items from your order, change the details of your delivery address or cancel the order completely, please contact our Online Team for advice on +44 (0) 1473 694725 between 0900 and 1730 Monday to Friday or email us. Please quote your order number and order date. If your order has already been dispatched or delivered, then you will need to follow our Returns procedure in the event of any unwanted products.