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GALA Freestyle Tenders are a range of lightweight foldable inflatable boats designed for use as yacht tenders, recreational boats and compact portable inflatables.
The range covers boats from the compact GALA F240 up to the larger GALA F450, allowing owners to choose a tender according to available storage space, passenger capacity, required engine power and intended use.
Depending on the model, GALA Freestyle Tenders are available with aluminium floorboards or a high-pressure AirDeck floor.
This guide explains the main differences between the models and helps you choose the right GALA Freestyle Tender for your boat or yacht.
GALA Freestyle Tender Range
The Freestyle family includes eight main sizes:
| Model | Length | Max. Engine |
|---|---|---|
| GALA F240 | 2.40 m | 5 HP |
| GALA F270 | 2.70 m | 10 HP |
| GALA F300 | 3.00 m | 15 HP |
| GALA F330 | 3.30 m | 20 HP |
| GALA F360 | 3.60 m | 30 HP |
| GALA F390 | 3.90 m | 30 HP |
| GALA F420 | 4.20 m | 40 HP |
| GALA F450 | 4.50 m | 40 HP |
This wide size range makes it possible to choose anything from a very compact tender for short transfers to a considerably larger inflatable boat suitable for carrying more passengers and equipment.
Aluminium Floorboards or AirDeck?
One of the most important decisions when choosing a GALA Freestyle Tender is the type of floor.
Aluminium Floorboards
The aluminium-floor versions use removable rigid aluminium floor sections combined with an inflatable keel.
This configuration provides a firm and stable deck and is particularly suitable when the tender will be used frequently or when stability underfoot is important.
Main advantages include:
- rigid and stable walking surface;
- excellent durability;
- good load support;
- suitable for regular tender operation;
- improved rigidity of the assembled boat;
- removable construction for transport and storage.
For owners who expect to use their tender regularly throughout the season, the aluminium floor is generally the more robust solution.
High-Pressure AirDeck
Selected Freestyle models are also available with a removable high-pressure inflatable floor.
AirDeck significantly reduces the number of rigid components that need to be handled when assembling or packing the boat.
Its main advantages are:
- lower weight;
- faster assembly;
- easier handling;
- compact storage;
- no separate aluminium floor sections to transport.
For yacht owners who frequently remove and store their tender, these advantages can be significant.
Choosing the Right GALA Freestyle Tender
There is no single ideal tender size for every yacht. The correct choice depends on how the boat will actually be used.
GALA F240
At 2.40 metres, the F240 is the smallest model in the range.
Its compact dimensions make it particularly attractive where storage space is limited. It is suitable for short transfers between yacht and shore and for owners who place a high priority on easy handling.
With a maximum engine capacity of 5 HP, it is designed primarily as a compact yacht tender rather than a high-performance inflatable boat.
GALA F270
The 2.70 m F270 provides additional internal space while remaining relatively easy to store and handle.
Its maximum engine capacity increases to 10 HP, making it a useful step up from the F240 for owners wanting a compact tender with greater flexibility.
GALA F300
At 3.00 metres, the F300 represents a practical middle ground between compact dimensions and useful onboard space.
With engines up to 15 HP, it can provide noticeably stronger performance while still remaining manageable as a portable inflatable tender.
For many small and medium-sized yachts, the 3-metre class is an attractive compromise.
GALA F330
The 3.30 m F330 provides more cockpit space and supports engines up to 20 HP.
This makes it suitable for owners who use their tender frequently, carry several people or want better performance than the smaller models can provide.
GALA F360
Moving to 3.60 metres significantly increases the usable space available onboard.
The F360 can accept engines up to 30 HP, making it suitable not only for yacht-to-shore transfers but also for recreational use away from the mother vessel.
GALA F390
The 3.90 m F390 offers additional passenger and equipment space while retaining the practical advantages of a foldable inflatable boat.
With a maximum engine capacity of 30 HP, it is a strong option for larger yachts requiring a capable tender without moving to a rigid-hull RIB.
GALA F420
At 4.20 metres, the F420 moves into a considerably larger class of portable inflatable boat.
Its maximum engine capacity of 40 HP provides significantly greater performance potential, while the larger interior offers more space for passengers and equipment.
GALA F450
The 4.50 m F450 is the largest Freestyle Tender in the range.
With its generous dimensions and maximum engine capacity of 40 HP, it is designed for owners who need substantial carrying capacity while still preferring the storage advantages of a foldable inflatable boat.
Which Size Should You Choose?
A useful way to narrow down the range is to start with the primary purpose of the tender.
| Main Requirement | Models to Consider |
|---|---|
| Minimum storage space | F240 |
| Compact yacht tender | F240 / F270 |
| Balance of size and performance | F270 / F300 |
| Regular family tender | F300 / F330 |
| More space and engine power | F330 / F360 |
| Larger yacht tender | F360 / F390 |
| High-capacity foldable tender | F420 / F450 |
However, overall length should not be the only consideration.
Before choosing a model, check the available storage dimensions, maximum permitted load, passenger requirements, outboard weight and the method you intend to use for launching and recovering the tender.
Why Choose a Foldable Tender?
A traditional RIB provides excellent performance, but its rigid hull requires permanent storage space.
A foldable inflatable tender solves a different problem.
Once deflated and disassembled, it can be stored more easily onboard, transported by vehicle or removed from the yacht when it is not required.
This makes Freestyle Tenders particularly useful for:
- sailing yachts;
- motor yachts with limited tender storage;
- seasonal boating;
- owners who transport their tender by car;
- boats without dedicated tender garages;
- users who want a tender that can be removed and stored ashore.
Inflatable Keel
The inflatable keel is an important part of the Freestyle design.
When correctly inflated, it creates shape beneath the floor and helps form the underwater profile of the boat.
Combined with the removable floor system, this allows the tender to remain completely foldable while providing better directional stability than a basic flat-bottom inflatable.
A Tender or a Small RIB?
This is an important distinction.
A GALA Freestyle Tender is designed around portability and foldability. If compact storage is the priority, the Freestyle range has a major advantage.
A GALA aluminium-hull RIB, on the other hand, uses a rigid aluminium hull and is generally the better choice when performance, permanent installation and frequent higher-speed operation are more important than the ability to completely fold the boat.
Neither construction is universally better — they solve different problems.
GALA Freestyle Tenders in Greece & Cyprus
Gaelix Marine Service supplies the GALA Freestyle Tender range and is the exclusive representative of GALA in Greece & Cyprus.
The range includes compact tenders such as the F240 and F270, versatile intermediate models including the F300, F330 and F360, and larger Freestyle boats up to the F450.
When choosing a tender, we recommend considering not only the overall boat length but also storage space, intended passenger load, outboard size, total handling weight and how frequently the tender will be assembled and packed away.