I don't know if they are welded or glued, but I have seen many zodiac and west marines inflatables and this boat appears to be every bit as good for LOTS less money.

8.5 FT High Pressure Air Floor Boat

Extremely rigid and durable.
Lightweight hull for excellent performance.
Heavy duty marine-grade plywood transom.
Designed for use with (15") short shaft motors.
Front D-Ring / Lifting Handle and towing rope.
Three separate internal air chambers.
All around, durable rubber strake.
Cast-Aluminum engine brackets on both sides of the transom.
Life line with holders.
One-way drain valve with plug.
Stainless steel bow towing rings.
Super reliable NARU flat valves.
Patented safety overpressure valve.
90 degree plastic cones.
5 years limited warranty.
Includes aluminum oars, one seat, repair kit, pump and a carry bag.
Material
Our inflatable boats and are made of 1,100 Dtex plastomer PVC fabric with a polyester support having excellent resistance to tearing, tension and breaking. The 5-layer Thick construction, with the outer layer protecting the boat against UV rays, ozone and abrasion, and inner layers providing perfect strength and adhesion.

Body
Three air chambers (bow, starboard and portside).
Bow handle made of Aluminum and patched by the reinforced fabric.
Two Large D-rings at the front of starboard and portside
Rubbing strake protection all around the boat.
Life line with holder for safety.
90 degree plastic cones.
Dependable NARU flat Valves

Transom
Material : 24mm (Thick) marine grade plywood.
Aluminum Inside and Outside motor pads for better transom protection.
One (1) drain plug.
US Coast Guard capacity plate and HIN number.

Floor
BIGAN double wall high pressure Air Deck Floor.

Bottom
Heavy Duty bottom with Inflatable Keel, protected by extra thick rubbing strake.
For extra protection, the bottom of starboard & portside chambers come with double layer of the PVC material.

Standard Equipment
Orange repair can comes with two repair fabrics and 60g of glue.
1 Boat carrying bag.
1 Set of oars.
1 Seat.
1 Hand pump.
4 meters of 8mm towing rope.

Optional Equipment
(Please visit our Accessories Dept. to add accessory to your order)

Custom Baltik Boat Cover
Electric Pump Valve Adaptor

Certifications
Through the implementation of US Coast Guard sponsored "Recreational Boat Factory Visit Program", Baltik Boats have been US Coats Guard certified to be in compliances with all Federal safety regulations for recreational vessels in it's class.

In addition, all Baltik Boats carry the highly recognized CE certification issued by Lloyds of London. CE Certification ensures that products are of the highest quality and are issued only to products that meet their exhaustive quality standards.

Documentation
Every boat come with all the necessary documents for boat registration. All buyers will receive MSO (Manufacturer Statement of Origin) and Bill of Sale/Sales Receipt for the specific boat they purchase.

Technical Specifications