Newport Vessels most popular inflatable boat model, the "Newport" has sold over 1,000 units in the US within the last 5 years. This is the ultimate inflatable boat for versatile users who have changing needs. Big enough to use as a dive boat or 4 person tender boat, yet small enough to use as a quick roll-up for use on-the-go. The Newport has extra large tubes (18 in) which makes it very stable and maneuverable at high speeds.The material used to construct the Newport Vessels Newport model inflatable boat is triple layered 1,100 denier PVC. What"s this mean? It means we use the same material that is used in recreational white water rafts. In fact we use an extra layer of polyester in our boats to give the material more flexibility for when folding up and storing away. Since our boats are made with the same materials, same construction methods, and techniques, our boats are just as durable as recreational white water rafts. Our boats are made to be dragged up on shore, run into docks, and to keep up with the wear and tear of boating.