The People Behind Moby

Moby is a proudly Australian owned company founded by three guys – Adrian, Andrew, and Danny – with a shared passion for engineering, boating, and fast things. Adrian is a hands-on guy with extensive knowledge in mechanics and assembly processes. Put any problem in front of him and he’ll not only crack it, he’ll find a way to improve it! These skills combined with his passion for innovation gives him and a rare eye for manufacturing opportunities. 

Danny on the other hand is an eagle-eyed industrial designer who lives and breathes details and design. Before co-founding Moby, Danny’s obsession with detail saw him found the successful mall kiosk design companies Centre Square and Market Lane, as well as design interiors to large boats in Sydney. He brings a fresh perspective to boat design, and continuously strives towards great design through thoughtful details.

Andrew has boating in his blood. Since childhood and into his fifties he’s helmed motorboats, sailboats, yachts, and more – always driven by a passion for boats and sea spray. His experience means Andrew knows what features make a great boat not only to look at, but to use. His successful business St Kilda Boat Sales and Service Centre has made him a known name in the Melbourne yacht and sailboat community.

Inflatable Boats built for normal Aussie families

Together we recognised a gap in the Australian market. While Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are sought-after leisure boats across the US and Europe, they are a rare sight here in Australia. The few quality RIB boats down under are expensive and not designed with leisure in mind. Where were all the inflatable boats built for normal Aussie families wanting an affordable, great-looking boat for fishing, swimming, and leisure boating? To fill the gap, they brought together their unique skill sets to design excellent RIB boats based on three simple guiding principles: 

1. Always choosing the highest quality materials 
2. Finding the optimal design and comfort solutions for leisure boating
3. Making it fun

These three principles are what has allowed us to design killer boats for the next generation. Browse our models. 

The benefits of an inflatable boat

There’s no secret that Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) are the boat of choice in the military. But what is more unknown perhaps is that the benefits that make the army seek them out are also transferable to leisure boating.

With buoyancy tubes protected by a further 3mm rubber guard, an inflatable boat can easily moor up to a dock, a rocky cliffside, or to another boat without worry. The inflatable tubes provide a luxuriously smooth ride and an altogether unique boating experience by offering additional seating. A RIB can hold a larger engine than its non-inflatable counterparts, making it the faster alternative. What’s even better, their lightweight design not only makes them more fuel efficient, but they can also be towed behind a medium sized car.

What sets the Moby RIB apart

Our leisure boats are designed to be lightweight, fast, and near unsinkable. Each Moby Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) is handmade from the best materials available on the market to fulfil every requirement for quality, longevity and versatility. With an Italian fibreglass hull, tubes made from 1.2 mm thick Belgian-made ORCA Hypalon material, and stunning teak floors, a Moby RIB withstands wind, weather and every demanding use. Our leisure boats offer maximum performance and remain robust, light and agile.

Offering a complete service

In order to help you hit the water with confidence, it is key to us to offer a long-lasting and complete service. That’s why, when buying a Moby Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) you’ll also enjoy the following services