Zeppelin is specialized in custom-made inflatable and rigid inflatable boats.
Its expertise ensures prestigious products that are renowned for their high quality. Our boats can be used for every kind of marine activity such as diving, fishing, leisure-boating and water sports, but also for sea and river-related professions: rescue , surveillance, military, customs, scientific exploration,etc, in France and abroad.
Zeppelin is a benchmark for professionals who demand not only the highest performance and total compliance from their equipment, but also the ability of the manufacturer to meet very specific design needs.
For the same reasons Zeppelin is a safe bet for anyone wanting to acquire a RIB or an inflatable boat, for a multipurpose or specific use. And the deciding factor is that all of our boats are tailor-made made to order. Hull type, accessories , colours … your Zeppelin boat is unique!
The head office and factory are located in Le Lude in western France. Our suppliers (neoprene hypalon fabric, fibre glass, stainless steel, electronic devices) are all located in France as well. About 15 people work on-site, and with its dealer network, Zeppelin contributes to more than a hundred jobs all over France.
Zeppelin is proud to take its place among companies committed to quality French manufacturing.
1985 : Founding of the company
1997 : First design of the VPRO hull
2004 : First design of the XVPRO hull
2014 : XVPRO 699 latest born in the XVPRO range
2015 : First « Zeppelin Open days ». 22 boats exhibited on site at Le Lude
2016: Zeppelin now supplier of the French lifeboatmen and French administration
2016 : 100 units produced