Freestyle Tenders

GALA Freestyle Tenders – Foldable Inflatable Boats

The GALA Freestyle Tender range combines compact storage, low weight and practical performance in a versatile series of foldable inflatable boats designed for yachts, sailing boats, motorboats and recreational use.

Unlike rigid-hull RIBs, Freestyle Tenders can be deflated and packed for transportation or storage when they are not required. This makes them particularly suitable as yacht tenders where available deck, locker or garage space is limited.

The range includes models from the compact F240 through to larger family-sized tenders, with a choice of aluminium floorboards or high-pressure AirDeck, depending on the model.

All GALA Freestyle Tenders feature an inflatable keel that creates a more pronounced underwater profile once inflated, improving directional stability and handling compared with conventional flat-bottom inflatable boats.

GALA Freestyle Tender Range

Aluminium Floorboards or High-Pressure AirDeck?

Choosing the right floor system depends mainly on how the tender will be used.

Aluminium Floorboards

The aluminium-floor models use rigid interlocking floor sections combined with an inflatable keel.

This construction provides a firm and stable platform inside the boat, making it particularly useful when carrying equipment, fuel tanks, provisions or several passengers.

The rigid floor also makes moving around inside the tender more comfortable and provides a solid base for more demanding use.

High-Pressure AirDeck

Models carrying the “A” designation, such as the F240A, F270A, F300A and F330A, use a removable high-pressure inflatable floor.

The AirDeck significantly reduces the number of rigid components that need to be transported and stored. It is therefore an attractive solution for yacht owners who regularly inflate and deflate their tender or need to minimise packed weight and storage volume.

Which GALA Freestyle Tender Should You Choose?

The smaller F240 and F270 models are particularly attractive where compact dimensions and easy storage are the priority.

Moving up to the F300 and F330 provides additional interior space and allows the use of more powerful outboard engines, making these models suitable for owners who expect to use their tender frequently.

The larger F360, F390, F420 and F450 models offer substantially more usable space and performance and can serve not only as yacht tenders but also as practical standalone inflatable boats.

Designed for Yacht Tender Use

A good yacht tender has to perform several different jobs. It may be used for transporting passengers from an anchorage to shore, carrying provisions, moving equipment, exploring bays or simply enjoying the water.

At the same time, it must remain practical to store onboard.

The foldable construction of the GALA Freestyle range provides an effective compromise between on-water performance and onboard storage requirements.

Depending on the selected model, important features include:

• removable aluminium floorboards or high-pressure AirDeck;
• inflatable keel;
• adjustable aluminium bench seats;
• integrated seat mounting system allowing the seating position to be adjusted;
• aluminium oars;
• multiple carrying handles;
• towing and lifting points;
• reinforced transom for an outboard engine;
• durable marine-grade inflatable tubes.

Adjustable Seating System

One of the practical features of the Freestyle series is the longitudinal seat mounting system.

Instead of restricting the bench to a single fixed position, the seat can be repositioned along the mounting tracks. This allows the interior layout and weight distribution to be adjusted according to the number of passengers, equipment carried and operating conditions.

On larger models equipped with two benches, the seating arrangement provides additional flexibility for passengers and cargo.

Inflatable Keel and Floor Construction

The inflatable keel is positioned beneath the removable floor system.

When inflated, it forms a defined V-shaped profile underneath the boat rather than leaving the bottom completely flat. This improves tracking and gives the tender better directional stability when powered by an outboard engine.

On aluminium-floor models, the rigid floorboards sit above the inflated keel and create a strong, flat walking surface.

At the bow, specially shaped floor sections follow the narrowing profile of the boat while maintaining access to the keel inflation valve.

Compact Storage

One of the main advantages of a foldable tender is that the boat does not permanently occupy valuable deck space.

Once the outboard engine and removable components have been removed, the tender can be deflated and packed for storage aboard the yacht, in a vehicle or ashore.

This makes the Freestyle series particularly useful for sailing yachts and motor yachts that do not have space for a permanently stored rigid tender.

GALA Freestyle Tenders from Gaelix Marine Service

Gaelix Marine Service is the exclusive representative of GALA in Greece & Cyprus.

We can supply GALA Freestyle Tenders in different sizes and configurations together with available factory options and accessories.

When selecting a tender, the correct model should be based not only on overall length but also on available storage space, required passenger capacity, expected load and the outboard engine that will be used.

For assistance choosing between F240, F270, F300, F330, F360, F390, F420 and F450, contact Gaelix Marine Service and we can help determine the most suitable configuration for your yacht and intended use.