Frequently Asked Questions
- How our SATURN boats are different from other brands?
- Why should I buy a Saturn boat from RM Rafts?
- Where do Saturn Inflatables come from?
- Why are RM Rafts boats so inexpensive compared to other boats?
- The rafts from RM Rafts look different than other Saturn rafts. Why?
- What changes did you make to the basic Saturn Raft?
- How long should I expect my SATURN boat to last?
- What is the working pressure of Saturn boats in terms of PSI? Do I need a special pressure Gauge?
1. How our SATURN boats are different from other brands?
Saturn Inflatable boats are made of the same quality materials as famous, expensive brand-name inflatable boats. The workmanship is exactly the same or even better quality then most overpriced brand names you can buy in retail marine stores. Our SATURN boats are made by a major manufacturer of inflatable boats in Korea.
Some of Saturn boat’s strong points include:
- Very clean, hand-made seams. Glue does not stick out from seams.
- Double layer fabric at the bottom of all tubes.
- The Extra thick 1100 Dtex fabric with polyester support is a much thicker fabric than some other famous brands use.
- Flat and rigid air floor.
- Safety valve that prevents over-inflation.
There are several reasons why our prices are the lowest in the U.S.:
- By conducting our business on-line we avoid expenses that retail stores are passing on to their customers.
- We do not invest as heavily in marketing as other famous brands do.
- We don't have to maintain a large network of dealers and retail stores.
- Our two-year warranty doesn't force you to pay for extra years that otherwise are just built-in into the retail price.
Many of our customers are boaters that have experience with other brand names such as Zodiac, Avon, West Marine, etc. However, after purchasing Saturn boats, we hear many comments stating that our boats are the same or better quality as these other major brands. The most common remark is, "Saturn boats are much better quality than expected!" Fifty percent of our sales come from the referrals of happy owners of Saturn inflatable boats.
2. Why should I buy a Saturn boat from RM Rafts?
Saturn boats are very high quality boats at unbelievably low prices. RM Rafts had the manufacturer modify their rafts to appeal to the professional rafter. RM Rafts will, guaranteed, beat the price of any competitor on the same boat. Additionally, we will provide you with excellent customer service. Our friendly staff will return your calls and help you with all of your boating needs.
3. Where do Saturn Inflatables come from?
Boatstogo in North Miami, Fla., is the distributor for Saturn Inflatables. RM Rafts is the exclusive Southwest United States distributor for Saturn Inflatables, and we sell our products nationwide The boats are produced by a Korean company and are made in China, like almost every inflatable boat sold in the United States.
4. Why are RM Rafts boats so inexpensive compared to other boats?
The owner of RM Rafts has stated that the primary mission of RM Rafts is to provide everyone the opportunity to own a very high-quality boat at an affordable price. To do that, we keep our costs low and pass that on to you. We have low overhead and a streamlined operation.
5. The rafts from RM Rafts look different than other Saturn rafts. Why?
RM Rafts took the basic raft designs from Boatstogo and had the manufacturer modify them with features that appeal to the professional rafter. We had a Colorado whitewater outfitter with over 25 years of experience look at our rafts and tell us what he would change to make a good raft into a great raft, and we had the manufacturer make those changes.
6. What changes did you make to the basic Saturn Raft?
We added self bailing holes, deleted two fixed thwarts and added three removable thwarts, added D-rings to make strapping on a frame easy, removed the hard plastic handles on the side, removed the life line holder on top of the boat, and added a pressure relief valve in the inflatable floor.
7. How long should I expect my SATURN boat to last?
That is totally up to you. If you take good care of your boat, it may last ten to fifteen years. If you do not take proper care of the boat, it may not last as long.
To extend the lifetime of your boat by taking proper care of it, we are recommending the book, "INFLATABLE BOATS - Selection, Care, Repair, and Seamanship" by Jim Trefethen, ISBN number 0-07-065252-X.
It is well known that the most common reason for premature boat aging is exposure to the sun and its damaging UV rays. Fabric discoloration and fading can be all attributed to direct sun exposure.
The solution is simple - when the boat is not in use, cover it or deflate it. If possible, deflate the boat, clean it and store it in its carry bag.
If the boat is left dirty and directly under harmful UV-rays, you can't expect it to last forever. If you use a boat cover, or at least cover the boat with a tarp, your SATURN will last much longer.
Try to keep the boat clean and free of chemical detergents and sun screen lotions that may discolor the fabric. We highly recommend boat cleaners available at the Inland Marine USA Web site.
Please use ONLY cleaning solutions that are approved for PVC fabrics. For example Inflatable Boat Cleaner from NauticalEase or Cape Ann Inflatable Boat Protector from Inland Marine. Do not use CLOROX, Windex or any other household cleaners. These chemicals will make the fabric sticky over time. Sun screen lotions may contain silicon that will also make PVC fabric sticky. Keep your boat clean and it will last longer.
We also highly recommend Aerospace Protect ant 303 for use on your boats. This product will clean your boat and protect it from the harmful UV rays of the sun.
8. What is the working pressure of Saturn boats in terms of PSI? Do I need a special pressure Gauge?
Maximum air pressure is 3.6 PSI. It is not necessary to have an air pressure gauge to inflate Saturn boats. The boat tubes are equipped with Safety valves that will prevent over-inflation. In general, when you feel that boat tubes/floor are hard to the touch, and it becomes difficult to pump any more air in, that means the boat is ready.
