Body The U.S. Navy has operated small boats since its earliest days, using them from for everything from logistics to beach landings to visit, board, search, and seizure operations. The most common boats in use today are the 7-meter and 11-meter rigid-hull inflatable boats (RHIBs), and their design has not changed significantly in decades. Meanwhile, new designs in the boat industry that improve stability and performance could significantly benefit the health and safety of Navy boat drivers.
