Marlin Ribs was first established in the late 1980s in Italy by Franco Roggero, a former downhill skiing champion turned marine entrepreneur with a distinct vision. His goal was to create high-quality, inflatable boats with a keen focus on safety, speed, and comfort without compromising style. With this ethos, Marlin Ribs quickly built a reputation for delivering high-performance rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), pioneering the use of deep V-shaped hulls to enhance sea-keeping performance.
Marlin Ribs, over the years, strengthened its hold on the RIB manufacturing industry by continually innovating its design techniques. The introduction of new materials and technologies allowed them to utilise state-of-the-art lamination and hand-finishing techniques, setting them apart in the global market. Today, Marlin Ribs is internationally recognised and renowned as one of Italy's premium RIB manufacturers.
The company’s headquarters are now nestled in the heart of the Italian boating industry, in Pisa. Despite passing through changes in ownership, the founding ethos of Marlin Ribs remains strong as ever. Throughout all its operations, it showcases its commitment to continue building exceptional boats using nothing but the finest marine grade materials and advanced hull designs. This commitment to quality is what has enabled Marlin Ribs to thrive for over three decades in a highly competitive industry. Tying together unique Italian style, superior materials, and advanced performance, Marlin Ribs boats are epitomes of luxury and reliability.