The trend of “Going Commando” continues to increase this boating season with more and more people realizing that the Bombard Commando meets their needs and then some.
Considering that the Zodiac Bombard Commando doesn’t come with any lipstick or rouge, or in other words fancy accessories, you wouldn’t think they would sell so quickly or well. Imagine a boat that will fold up and go into a small plane or submarine, even the family car that will take a goodly amount of power and handle the worst water. Now forget about what you were thinking and picture this.
Bombard Commando C3
What The Bombard Commando series represents is a good solid platform that is configurable for most any mission on the water. We have cut our teeth at IBC in class 5 white water running souped up outboards with the Bombard Commandos starting with Captain Ron. IBC’s Mike has utilized the Commando series on countless missions in the polar and equatorial regions and swears by it’s dependability and stamina in the face of adversity. Both Mike and Capt. Ron still own Bombard Commandos all these years later providing proof of the Bombard Commandos’ durability.
Many of IBC’s customers have been on the Bombard Commando boats since their inception in the very early 80’s. Once you get used to the performance of a Bombard Commando it’s hard to go to another boat type despite the attractiveness of some of the offerings today.
While we still class this boat series as recreational, many rescue and enforcement teams have recognized the advantages offered by the more rigid wooden keel setup and bigger outboards the Bombard Commando allows. Ease of assembly with the wooden keel far outstrips the inflatable keel variety in this size and class of boat due to relieving the tension on the inside of the tubes caused by the bow sag on a deflated tube. The once common place wooden keel fell by the roadside during the leisure society movement to make it easier for families to manage parts wise.
If you flash back forward you’ll see Bombard Commandos used for fishery science, marine mammal research, ecological missions, high latitude sailing, fishing, hunting, water sports, law enforcement, fire rescue, and the list goes on and on and on.
Here’s a few pics of what’s what from our friends afloat.
Bombard Commando C3
Bombard Commando C3
S/V American Promise is the greenest sailing vessel in the world
The Rozalia Project delivers trash to American Promise
Rachael makes it look easy
The Bombard Commando C4R rigged with TLDI 40hp outboard
The Bombard Commando C4R rigged with TLDI 40hp outboard
The Bombard Commando C4R rigged with TLDI 40hp outboard
Asheley is the right person to fish with
Asheley, Kevin, and friends Go Commando
Asheley and Kevin
Asheley slays the fish in her Bombard Commando C4
The Bombard Commando C4R rigged with TLDI 40hp outboard
Bombard Commando C-5 50HP + Mini Console + Trailer Package
Bombard Commando C-5 50HP + Mini Console + Trailer Package
Bombard Commando C-5 50HP + Mini Console + Trailer Package
Bombard Commando C-5 50HP + Mini Console + Trailer Package
Tohatsu Four Stroke 50Hp
Tohatsu 50Hp takes care of the Bombard Commando C5’s need for speed
Zodiac Z1255 bench on rail system integrates into the Bombard Commando C5 HD Aluminum Floorboard accessory rails.
crossbar rack steering means quick steering lock to lock performance for those sticky moments
a 12 gallon fuel tank is mounted forward for extended range and a more balanced load.
Yes you can fish on an inflatable, just ask Jenny she tells no tales.
No, your dog’s nails won’t “pop” your inflatable boat. Just ask Nora our shop dog who is considered one of the bigger ones.
Chris IBC’s mechanic and jet boat guru takes the helm and puts the Bombard Commando thru it’s paces.
Zodiac MK2C and Bombard Commando C4R ready for the call to action
Going Commando on halibut
Ultra-Mounts take care of the threaded fastners and rigging componants
Jenny inflates and deflates her Bombard Commando C3 every time and uses a Yamaha F20Hp outboard to get to her fishing spots .
Shannon runs a Bombard C4 Commando with a Yamaha F20Hp outboard that she inflates and deflates every time to stick in her car for kite surfing and fun on the water.
Tillamook Bay
Don’t come over here!
Bombard Commando C4
Bombard Commando with Yamaha 40/30 Jet and IBC Jet Strake Kit
The Rozalia Project cleans beaches and water ways of plastic trash by the ton with their Bombard Commando C3 from IBC.
Commandos ready for their beach assult
These very special operators hual tons of material away
Exfil Operation mission success!
It’s all hands for this beach assault
No other boat will draft less with this load and still be seaworthy
GO COMMANDO!
Janvier’s C5 Commando with Science Package
Bombard C-4 Commando with it’s wood keel also leaves a distinctive mark.
Bombard Commando with Yamaha F20
Bombard Commando C-4R Load Out
Chinook Fishing Bouy 10 Columbia River Oregon From Bombard Commando C4
Snow Camo pattern on this Commando C4R Rescue Boat
Preferred by operators in high lattitudes
Fun times and ice cream headaches
easy crusing fun
yes you can fish
used by divers everywhere
To get your very own Bombard Commando give Mike a call (503)235-2628 or order it from our online store inflatableboats.com