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BUYERS GUIDE TO
Looking for a cabin RIB, then we have what’s available.
SMUGGLER LUXURY TENDERS SUPER YACHT TENDERS FOR THE WORLD.
PIRATES ACROSS THE TASMAN TEN YEAR RECORD REMAINS UNBROKEN
NAIAD – THE INSTIGATORS
THE COMPANY THAT VIRTUALLY STARTED THE RIB REVOLUTION
RIBS ON ROTORUA Saltwater boaties take notice. There is life beyond the coastal shoreline.
DIVING FROM A RIB Bugs in the shallows...well almost.
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N E W & N O TA B L E SACS 13m – Italian luxury at the highest level. Agapi 800 – Swedish masterpiece in cabin RIBs.
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N AIAD – THE INS TIGAT ORS
When Naiad introduced the Rigid Inflatable Boat concept into NZ back in 1976, they would never have envisaged how this form of inflatable would eventually dominate the market.
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VE RSATILIT Y WITH D ESIGN
Brig inflatable boats are unquestionably one of the largest inflatable RIB manufacturers in the world. We look at what they have to offer.
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DIV IN G FROM A RIB
Ron Czerniak checks out the suitability of the latest Southern Pacific X-Tender 350 RIB as a dive tender and came away hugely impressed.
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SE ALE GS 6.1 REVIEW Now with more than 1100 boats sold, Sealegs can comfortably be regarded as a Kiwi success story. Freddy Foote takes a look at their very latest model.
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RI B S O N RO T O RUA Saltwater boaties take notice. There is life beyond the coastal shoreline. How about Rotorua Lakes region for a start?
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B U Y E RS G U I D E T O C A B I N RI B S We look at the growing number of cabin RIBS on the market.
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SOUTH E RN PA C IFIC C O RMO RANT 55 0 R E V I E W
Based on an all-new alloy hull, Southern Pacific’s Cormorant 550 was conceived as a versatile all-rounder, to cater for the recreational as well as the tender market.
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It’s ten years since the late Ginger Gibbs smashed the Trans Tasman Speed record in his 12m Protector RIB. We look back at that amazing feat, which has never been broken.
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SM U GG LER L UXURY TEND ERS Smuggler Marine is fast building a reputation for their range of super yacht tenders for export around the world.
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Quality fibreglass RIBs from 4.5m to 11m. Tenders, family cruisers, amphibious and luxury super yacht tenders. STRATA 770 MID CABIN P A C I F I C
REVIEWED
SEALEGS 6.1 & SOUTHERN PACIFIC CORMORANT 550
THE 100% RIB MAGAZINE ISSUE 3 - 2016 ANNUAL
BUYERS GUIDE TO
Smuggler Strata 750 Cabin is one of the growing number of cabin RIBs on the market.
Looking for a cabin RIB, then we have what’s available.
SMUGGLER LUXURY TENDERS
See Buyers Guide Page 160.
SUPER YACHT TENDERS FOR THE WORLD.
NAIAD – THE INSTIGATORS
THE COMPANY THAT VIRTUALLY STARTED THE RIB REVOLUTION
PIRATES ACROSS THE TASMAN TEN YEAR RECORD REMAINS UNBROKEN
RIBS ON ROTORUA Saltwater boaties take notice. There is life beyond the coastal shoreline.
DIVING FROM A RIB Bugs on the shallows…well almost.
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ITALIAN INGENUITY & STYLE After having launched in Australia just over a year ago, SACS Marine have made their mark as one of the pre-eminent RIBs in the market with 13 boats now in Australia and more orders on the way. A LUXURY PRODUCT imported directly from Italy – RIBS have become the vessel of choice for boat owners, thanks to their lightweight, high-performance construction and durable, non-damaging tubes, perfect for those boaties who seek the exhilaration of being close to the waterline. The SACS’ philosophy is that the RIB is no longer a mere means of transport but becomes the fulfilment of a dream and a way of asserting one’s personality. Whether used as day boat or luxury tender, SACS boats complement the 132 | RIB ISSUE 3
coastal lifestyle and are second to none in all facets of comparison with their rivals. There are two core product lines: Sport Class and Top Class, available from 7m to 20m. Though varying in size and function, SACS boats are united in their use of quality materials, sleek styling, large floorspace and hallmarks of the brand such as the deep-V hull, the low centre of gravity, and Hypalon tubes equate to an extremely stable, quiet and dry ride in all conditions. And they’re fast too – with the new 20 metre Top Class clocking 58 knots which
will be released later this year. Every boat is fully customizable with your choice of colours and materials making each SACS boat completely unique – even better you can head to their website and design your dream boat using their online configurator. With a dealer just appointed in Queensland, and more on the way for Perth, Adelaide and New Zealand – the future is looking bright for this unique and exciting brand. SACS: Colin Wilcox, info@sacsmarine.com.au, Ph +61 2 8318 0222.
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With the 300hp engine the Agapi 800 runs to 50 knots.
A NEW RIB DIMENSION Stylish, smart and contemporary Swedish design the Agapi 800 is more than comfortable enough for day cruising or weekend trips. AUCKLAND-BASED PINNACLE Marine has added the award-winning Agapi range of inflatable RIBs to its new boat collection and with it comes the all new Agapi 800. The first impression of the Agapi Boats is one of character: they are stylish and elegant, but also ideal for adventure and fun. Built at the company’s factory in Stockholm, Agapi boats combine Swedish design expertise with modern production 134 | RIB ISSUE 3
techniques, innovative thinking and the use of exclusive materials. Performance, speed, low fuel consumption and competent detailing are all hallmarks of Agapi Boats. The awarded Agapi 750 was the innovative boat that created a new niche within boating. A safe and easy to handle, trailerable family oriented boat combined with an outstanding performance. It opened
up new dimensions for modern boaters in several markets and won ”Boat of The Year- People’s Choice” in Sweden 2013. After three seasons that same expertise and experience have been transformed into the Agapi 800. The result of product development based on a thorough evaluation together with the in-house design team and our users, the Agapi 800 offers something a little different for Kiwi
boaties. Compared to the previous Agapi 750, the main difference is that the hull has gained some length and although the deck and cabin look deceivingly much the same at a first glance, the updates are numerous. The new 800 is precisely as its predecessor a unique top class performance, lightweight and fuel-efficient boat that fits a modern boating lifestyle. It is also the proof of Agapi’s core values to continue relentlessly to improve the boating experience. Agapi boats combine the RIB concept with a comfortable cabin, trailerability, intelligent Swedish design and high-tech materials, offering a unique range of user benefits that no other boat can match. In 2015, Agapi signed an agreement with Delphia Yachts in Poland for the production of their boats. The new Agapi 800 is a significant milestone and the first boat developed together with Delphia Yachts and Södergren Group. OUTBOARD OPTIONS The Agapi 800 is designed by Håkan Södergren and OAXS Design and follows similar lines to the already successful Agapi 750. The Agapi 800 is built with lightweight technology, with carbon fibre integration, which offers low fuel consumption. Tube diameter is 320 mm forward to 435 mm aft. The RIB technology and the hull design gives the boat a nimble and sporty character as well as an easier and safer drive in all conditions. It’s available with a single outboard engine up to 300HP with performance exceeding 50 knots. With a 250hp outboard, the Agapi 800 will still achieve close to 45 knots, with excellent fuel figures. At maximum 5500 rpm, both engines use around 1.94 lpnm. At 4500 rpm, both the 250hp and 300hp outboard options record an identical 1.51 lpnm, the difference being, however, with the 300hp engine providing a cruise speed of 40.1 knots, whereas the lesser horsepower 250 engine records 34.6 knots. With its near 8m length, this RIB hybrid boat is fit to handle more open seas and family leisure fun than you would normally expect from a boat this size. It is no problem to bring both friends and family, the maximum load is ten people, and even with them all on board the 800 is amazingly easy and fun to handle. A clear vision and intelligent Swedish design have created a highly versatile performance boat with plenty of room to socialise and enjoy. Internally there is space for up to 4on two beds, a small galley, fridge and flush toilet (option) make the Agapi 800 perfect as a weekender. With a trailerable weight of fewer than 2000 kgs and a beam of 2.55m, the Agapi 800 can be trailered behind a family SUV or Ute.
Performance, speed, low fuel consumption and competent detailing are all hallmarks of Agapi Boats.
There’s a deep anchor locker and handy rails when walking forward. SPECIFICATIONS Model & Model: Manufactured: Construction: LOA: Beam: Trailerable Wgt: HP Range: Fuel capacity: Contact:
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THE INSTIGATORS BUILDING THE 4WD OF THE SEA
When Naiad introduced the Rigid Inflatable Boat concept into NZ back in 1976, they would never have envisaged how this form of inflatable would eventually dominate the market.
Naiad are very involved with rescue and patrol boat designs worldwide.
WHILE IT WAS LOOKED UPON with curiosity it took some time to be appreciated, however designer Steve Schmidt was excited by the idea and could see a parallel to the Four Wheel Drive vehicle. “As the same organisations and people that initially used them, were using the RIB, I coined the phrase Four Wheel Drive of the Sea to describe the potential of this great concept”, says Steve. The first Naiad was a 2.9m which was the smallest RIB in the world. It had to be small to fit in the back of Steve’s VW Kombi. It was used to commute between his property in Onahau Bay and Picton often bringing his young sons Simon and Ben in to the Picton play centre. This caught the attention of local businessman Dave Bublitz who enthusiastically promoted the little 2.9 around NZ . The concept was a huge success and sales followed. Barry Thompson, then an associate editor on Sea Spray magazine went to Picton to review the boat and after the story appeared in the magazine, sales took off. Anyone who took this ‘new style’ boat for a test run were immediately sold on the concept. “Another big break came with the film Sea Urchins 3. Being filmed in the Sounds it required 3 fast inflatable RHIBs and with some local influence the producers came to us to see what could be done.
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The first Naiad, built in 1976 was a 2.9m, which was the smallest RIB in the world.
This grey Naiad 5.5m was built in 1986.
“We developed a new 4m design for the film. It was 5 episodes and as the Naiads featured in all of them, the exposure was like a full blown add. Rebecca Gibney was the young star of the series and in many ways we both received a boost from the exposure”, says Steve. Commercial Concept A young paua diver Philip Walker was smart enough to see the benefits that the RIB offered and ordered a 5m version. It was quite radical at the time and fare to say that he copped a bit of flak for it until it. However, after it was launched, he was well vindicated in his choice. Philip was known to go out collecting paua in conditions that his fellow divers would not believe. Naiad’s hull construction was conceptually different in that they were a boat with a buoyant inflatable fender rather than an inflatable with a hard hull. This made it easier to build protective structures. Paua diver that had been in the water all day relished the idea of a sheltered area to warm up and so in 1986 Naiaid started to build cabin structures on their boats. A few other “early accepters “ kept the company busy ,until Roger Southerland and Barbara Todd started Nature Watch 138 | RIB ISSUE 3
This Naiad 9m, built in1998, were a bit basic to start with however it was shelter for the crew unlike the RHIB development in the UK where it was dress the man not the boat.
A yellow Naiad 6000 built in 1988.
Charters and needed a small boat for sperm whale viewing. Naiad RIBs made whale watching profitable and brought the magic of the sperm whale to the public along with international recognition for our style of RHIB. Nature Watch Charters eventually sold out to Whale Watch Kaikoura. In 1992 an amazing opportunity came from Sir Michael Fay’s Americas cup syndicate who needed a large chase boat. Steve designed a 12.6m and Webb’s Industrial Group built the slender fast chase boat that was considered the best of all the syndicates at San Diego. It was used again in 1995 when NZ won the coveted cup and in 2000 a Naiad sister boat was used as the main tender when NZ retained the cup. Naiad also supplied tenders to many other syndicates which brought international attention to the success of their dedication to the custom designed smooth riding hulls. Coastguard started to take notice of the design capability and today the company has a great partnership with many Coastguard groups around NZ. Coastguard have provided Naiad with many opportunities for new designs. Auckland came went to them for a 14m dedicated rescue vessel with the successful design leading to the Ports of Auckland ordering a pilot vessel. This
A Naiad 6.5 luxury yacht tender.
has led to many more pilot boat builds in Australia, US and China. Naiad won the contract to design and build three Army SAS covert RIBs and joined with Cuddons Ltd to build the specialist vessels though they were not terribly covert during sea trials in Picton. Internationally Naiad have licensed builders in China building for Chinese commercial clients, USA, Croatia, Finland, UK, Singapore and two in Australia who are exceptionally busy in tourism, coast guard, commercial, including Police, Fisheries, super yacht tenders and recreational. The Naiad RIB has really taken off in Australia where they are winning awards over conventional boats for their overall performance, and offering a unique experience of the 4WD of the sea. In China Naiads are busy with pilot boats, the biggest being 23m. Italian builder, SACS utilises Naiad hull designs for its 19m and 20m super yacht luxury RIBs. “Naiad continues to expand internationally embracing the opportunities as they appear. RIBs have penetrated every market offering similar performance and safety that we take for granted with the versatile 4 wheel drive vehicles on and off our roads”, says Steve.
The company has designed many jet boats, such as these seem here on the Kaituna River, Whakatane, New Zealand
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BRIG RIBS VERSATILTY WITH DESIGN
THE PHILOSOPHY BEHIND owning a Brig is all about the freedom of getting out and enjoying the water in safety and style. They are a great platform for all water sports – fishing, scuba diving, as a tender or towing water toys. It gives you the ability to explore the coast and get to hidden coves and secret beaches. There are many innovative design features as standard, but each Brig also
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comes with a range of optional extras so that you can customise your boat to suit your exact requirements. There is even a wide range of tube colours and gel coat colours on the larger models. BRIG inflatable boats are designed and built in the Ukraine by a dedicated team of ex-military aeronautical engineers. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the transition from fighter jet to leisure craft design was a natural one, and
today, BRIG boats are recognised as one of the world leaders in the inflatable boat industry. All models are hand built and finished to exacting standards with each stage recorded and quality checked for complete accountability. The best materials are sourced from around the world and all boats meet or exceed ISO EEC standards. Renowned for their reliability, innovative
Brig inflatable boats are unquestionably one of the largest inflatable RIB manufacturers in the world with more than 40 models. They are not only the leading brand in Europe but also have a strong following in New Zealand and Australia.
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designs and smooth dry rides, Brig boats are hugely popular around the world, including every other runaround or tender in Europe and Australia. BRIG inflatable boats offer a durable, well-constructed line of inflatable boats for every budget and application. Styles and sizes range from the little Dingo with inflatable keel and air floor that rolls up and fits into the trunk of a car, to the impressive 26’ luxury RIB Eagle E780. Since the company began over twenty years ago, they have continued to build their boats largely by hand. Every model is built to last and designed to provide the highest level of safety and performance, whether it is used for work or rescue, for short trips from yacht to port, day-long cruising, or for any water sports. Brig ribs are a great platform for all water sports, fishing, scuba diving, water skiing or whatever. Giving you the freedom to get out on the water in safety and in style! Brig offers five different model ranges; Eagle, Navigator, Falcon Riders, Falcon Tenders and Rescue. The popular Eagle range comprises six models from the smallest e340 sports tender through to the flagship e780 sport boat. They are designed as high spec blue water boats for open sea conditions and feature a large centre console and drivers seat locker. Navigator series slots in between the Falcon and Eagle series. It is a “crossover” concept that appeals to those who want to challenge the elements. Its solid construction and seating design provide the pinnacle of safety and stability when the navigator is pushed to the limit. There are four models from the 5, n520, through to the 7m, n700. 142 | RIB ISSUE 3
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FROM A RIB Ron Czerniak checks out suitability of the latest Southern Pacific X-Tender 350 RIB as a dive tender and came away hugely impressed.
AS I DROVE TO Army Bay on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula north of Auckland to meet with Tristan Campbell of Southern Pacific Inflatables where I was to dive from and review their new X-Tender 350 RIB I thought about time travel. It seemed like only yesterday (but in fact was forty years ago) that I used to take my dive students out for their first open water scuba dives from inflatable boats as Chief Dive Instructor for Diver Services in Takapuna, launching the boats from the same (but nowadays somewhat improved) boat ramp. Over the years I have dived from many different types of vessels, and my fondest memories are of diving off small inflatable boats – something to do with the romance of remembering one’s youth, I imagine. There is nothing like a couple of dive buddies heading out on an easy to launch and handle inflatable, totally capable of taking both divers and all their dive gear out in a variety of sea and weather conditions while still being safe. These boats are virtually unsinkable and extremely stable to dive from. As we prepared and launched the 350 RIB (Rigid hull Inflatable Boat), I was struck with just how easy all this was: suit up, throw the dive gear in the boat while still on the trailer, back boat into the water, hold it on station while the boat and trailer are parked, and you’re ready to go. So far I was experiencing an uncanny déjà-vu, as I realised that this was the first time since the midseventies that I had gone out for a dive off Army Bay. What a great opportunity to not only assess the X-Tender, but to see just how far inflatables have come in the last four decades! 144 | RIB ISSUE 3
RIBs are easy boats to roll off the sides with all your gear on.
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DIVING FROM A RIB The Southern Pacific 350 X-Tender is a great little purpose-built craft
The authors Avon boat behind the Diver Services van in the late 1970s.
FILLING THE VOID Southern Pacific’s new X-Tender (pronounced ‘Cross-Tender’) Series has evolved from the company’s highly successful DiveSport 350 model. The DiveSport had filled the void between a portable tender and a serious trailer boat. The X-Tender range, developed as a result of customer feedback, has more internal volume, a dry storage space, and a convenient bow step/seat that integrates fuel and anchor storage, featuring the same superior alloy hull as the DiveSport. The design had to meet the brief for a durable, light weight craft with a dry and stable ride along with stability at rest; perfect for diving as well as fishing, water skiing, or as a yacht tender. So, would the 350 meet this brief? Although it was a beautiful sunny autumn day, there was a brisk south-easterly blowing in addition to a long, northerly ocean swell. We felt that Wellington Reef near the northern tip of Whangaparaoa Peninsula would provide a sheltered dive site. As we set off I asked Tristan to give me a quick demonstration of the craft’s manoeuvrability while we were still 146 | RIB ISSUE 3
in relatively sheltered waters. We were powered by a Suzuki DF25, which is a lightweight clean-burning outboard that is really easy to operate. Tristan gave me a very impressive demonstration of not only manoeuvrability, but also speed and ride comfort. The RIB quickly came up on the plane and I estimated that we hit a top speed of about 30 knots. More than fast enough for a boat of this size, loaded with two divers and full sets of dive gear and dive bottles. Sometimes it’s the simple ideas that impress you most and what impressed me in this instance was the fact that Southern Pacific have internally positioned and installed the port and starboard ‘grab ropes’ on the pontoons at exactly the right location at a natural and comfortable level to easily hold on when bouncing across waves. Attention to detail always impresses the hell out of me! Heading east to Wellington Reef we started to encounter the wind wave action against the opposing swell, allowing me to assess the boat’s handling in these sorts of messy sea conditions. Tristan was obviously out to impress me and did not let off on the throttle. The boat continued to handle really well. Destination Wellington Reef Arriving safely, and mostly comfortably
at Wellington Reef, Tristan flicked on his smartphone navigation app and looked for a suitable spot to dive while also ensuring the boat stayed relatively sheltered at anchor. We found a good compromise and anchored the boat. Again, a couple of small details impressed me. First the anchor and rode are neatly contained in the aforementioned combined anchor/ fuel locker, the top of which provides a convenient ‘step’ where one can kneel while hand deploying the anchor. Neat! Secondly, the guys at Southern Pacific have cleverly used the outside retaining mouldings of the rubbing strake assembly to act as a rode guide, thus ensuring that the rode runs over the bow and doesn’t slip off to the sides of the pontoons. I was also very impressed of the use of Railblaza products. The cleats, which were strategically placed for easy use, give you a tie-off point for stern lines and bow lines. The Star Port gives the extra functionality of adding any of the Railblaza accessories. It’s a simple idea, but very effective. Now your cleat can hold your spear gun, fishing rod, mobile phone or navlight. On this occasion we used it for the dive flag. Once securely anchored, we began donning scuba gear. You only have to dive from a small inflatable once to realise that
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putting your wet suit on before launching the boat makes a lot of sense. After a quick ‘logistical’ discussion, we were ready to roll off the sides of the RIB for our dive. Generally, my past experience has taught me that the safest way for two divers to enter the water from an inflatable is for one to sit on the port pontoon and the other on the starboard pontoon and on a 3, 2, 1 countdown, both roll off simultaneously, thus ensuring the boat doesn’t tip too dramatically. However, in this instance, having listened to Tristan espousing the stability of the 350, I said, “Okay. I’ll roll off first while you sit on the opposite pontoon, then you roll off.” This proved to show how stable this craft is! So far this little RIB is ticking a lot of our good dive boat ‘must have’ boxes. Considering the top-side sea conditions, visibility was relatively good and scouting the reef after checking the anchor, I remembered why we used to use this site for our dive student’s first open water experience. Shallow enough for a first-ever ocean scuba dive, but deep enough to provide a good experience, while interesting enough to hook a novice student on to the joys of diving. Tristan and I began to look around, not only for the sake of just enjoying the dive – there is always something interesting to see on any dive, providing you take the time to look. We did see a few crays, but alas, too small to take. We were both delighted though, to see numerous schools 148 | RIB ISSUE 3
Smaller, lightweight and easy to launch off the beach.
of snapper swimming around us. BACK ON BOARD After about 45 minutes, it was back to the boat via the anchor line. Once back on the surface it was onto the next important evaluation of the suitability of this craft as a dive boat. How easy was it going to be to get back on board? Although Southern Pacific can provide a stainless steel folding ladder specially designed to wrap and stow around the tube, this boat did not have one spec’d. It didn’t matter, as I wanted to see how easy it would be to get back on board in the old conventional method of just kicking hard and hauling yourself aboard after divesting oneself of all scuba gear and weight belt. As it turned out, pretty damned easy! As I pulled and kicked myself on board, it came to me that the physics of those well placed grab ropes along the length of each pontoon also made hoisting yourself aboard relatively effortless. Tick another box! It was while ensuring all dive gear was neatly, safely stowed and getting the craft ship-shape, that I became aware how amazingly stable this vessel is and mentioned this to Tristan. He explained that in addition to the inherent stability any pontoon boat has, they worked on the rigid hull design to make the boat even more stable while at rest or underway. Tick again. By the time we had finished the dive, both the wind and the sea had dropped, so it
was a quick trip back to the boat ramp. Safely back at the boat ramp, the boat retrieval and haul out was simply the launch in reverse, and just as easy. Boat back on the trailer, changed out of our wetsuits and on our way home after a most enjoyable day and the confirmation that the 350 X-Tender is a great little purposebuilt craft. On our ten-point scale, she scored well, especially in consideration of the fact that there are a few items on our ten-point list you wouldn’t expect a small RIB to have as standard equipment, such as the Railblaza Star Port. Summary: All things considered, if you’re after an affordable dive boat for you and your mate, that has good sea-going characteristics, is easy to dive from and painless to launch and retrieve, it would be hard to go past the X-Tender Range of Southern Pacific RIBS.
The Railblaza Star Port gives the extra functionality of adding any of the Railblaza accessories.
SEALEGS 6.1M SPORT RIB
This is the 6.1m Sport RIB, Sealegs premier compact amphibious craft. The 6.1m Sport RIB can carry up to 6 passengers (or 500kg of payload), reaches a max speed of 35 knots and features a fold-down console and 80L fuel tank. Sealegs technology provides single-handed operation. When launching and landing, you stay safe, dry, and have more time on the water, with less hassle. Contact us today to book a demonstration and learn more.
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BOAT REVIEW | Sealegs 6.1m Sport
THE ENTERTAINER By Freddy Foote
BACK IN 2005, I was the first journalist to test a Sealegs, at the time their very first 6.1m model. Since then and over 1000 boats later, you’ll find Sealeg’s vessels in nearly every corner of the globe, from rugged workboats for government agencies to highly spec’d tenders for superyachts. A growing number of Sealegs Amphibious craft are being supplied to
the super yacht market. Motoryacht A, designed by Philippe Starck, was given amphibious capabilities in the form of a Sealegs 6.1m RIB, while Phoenix II received a heavily personalised Sealegs 7.1m RIB both of which customised marine audio systems from Fusion. Each Sealegs craft delivered to its superyacht client is tailored to meet the requirements of the accommodating
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yacht, its owner and crew. Some of these include; custom Fusion audio system, custom paint and tube designs, specialised fuel reservoirs to meet range requirements, re-engineered lift points to accommodate various cranes, custom stainless and folding ski towers, removable windscreens for storage and reinforced cleats for bracing in strong seas.
Now in operation for 11-years, and more than 1100 boats later, Sealegs can comfortably be regarded as a Kiwi success story. Freddy Foote checks out their very special 6.1m Sport RIB.
“The discerning superyacht owner wants the best of everything, and the ability to offer the premium marine audio from Fusion adds to the unique pleasure of owning an amphibious craft from Sealegs. Each of these deliveries underscores the advantages that Sealegs and its partners like Fusion provide,” says Sealegs CEO, David McKee Wright.
The vessels are primarily produced in- house at their Albany factory, but there are some key partnerships that Sealegs enjoys. One such partnership is their relationship with Fusion Electronics. “Sealegs was our first OEM partner in the marine industry,” explains Glenn Orr, Director of Sales for Fusion Entertainment.
“Early on, I said to Maurice Bryham (Sealegs Co-founder), wouldn’t it be perfect for a kiwi manufactured boat to be partnered with a kiwi electronics company? More than 10-years on, we’re doing some great things together, and most Sealegs leaves the factory with Fusion products onboard.” “Together, Sealegs and Fusion provide the ultimate unique marine experience.
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They allow luxury yacht owners and their guests to transition seamlessly ashore from their larger vessels while listening to their personalised playlists. This gives super yacht owners unrivalled access to the most remote and secluded beaches without sacrificing the pleasure of their yacht.”
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HIGH-END TENDER The layout on this 6.1m is quite traditional as far as a RIB goes. Helm seating doubles as housing for the onboard Honda engine which drives the hydraulic wheels. There is enough room for two people to sit at the helm, with standing room behind with handrails to aid passenger safety. There is further seating immediately in
front of the helm console, while an aft facing seat is also located in the bow. Handrails are close by, built into the tubes for passenger comfort. Aft there is a ski arch over the top of the outboard. The arch comes complete with a towing eye, as well as four adjustable rod holders, VHF aerials, and a couple of forward facing LED lights. Speaking of LED lighting, there are further LED’s built into the hull forward just above the waterline, and for extra detail, there is strip lighting along the insides of the tubes throughout the boat. Tek Dek adorns the cockpit floor and some areas around the boat to give it that high-end finish, and the outboard also comes complete with a custom made cover. The helm area is very well finished and has plenty of instruments to keep the skipper busy. A prominent feature is the 12” Simrad Go7 GPS chart plotter/fish finder, with the Fusion MS-UD750 head unit and Simrad VHF radio immediately below. As with almost all RIB’s, the helm console doubles as storage, with access allowed via hatches either aft, from behind, or
under the seat in front. Additional storage is available up in the bow where there is a hatch providing access to an underfloor locker.
no hull noise or slapping. I’d say the extra weight of the wheels and hydraulics system comes into play to make the boat feel very stable and perform well.
HIT THE ROAD The Sealegs system works by having powerful motorised wheels, one at the front and two at the rear which gives the skipper a variable speed of 0-10km/h (forward and reverse) powered by an onboard 24hp Honda driven hydraulic power pack. Once in the water, the Sealegs wheels are quickly retracted into the ‘Up’ position and are completely out of the water. The boat is then driven and used as normal. When approaching land, the Sealegs wheels are lowered into the ‘Down’ position while still moving in the water. Our test boat was powered by an Evinrude 115hp ETEC outboard and it performed well. The Sealegs craft isn’t a light boat for their type, with a lot of extra weight distributed throughout the boat. The forward wheel and hydraulics, the Honda engine centre, and the two rear wheels aft for example. We achieved a top speed of 32.0 knots @ 5500rpm, using 42lph. Peg that back and you can expect to see a cruise speed of 19 knots @ 4000rpm using 22.3lph. Overall the 115hp Evinrude ETEC performed well. I think if you wanted more of a sporty boat, for watersports and increased performance you may like to opt for a 150hp engine. The ride was very good. The aluminium hull was very quiet underway, and even tackling some rougher water, there was
ENTERTAIN ME When it comes to entertainment, there isn’t much that this Sealegs 6.1m Sport RIB doesn’t have and is packed with all the latest from Fusion. Controlling sound is Fusion MS-UD750 head unit. This thing is packed full of features such as an internal UNI-Dock, which means you can charge your smart device on the go and enables playback from both Windows/Android and Apple devices. Transporting the sound to our ears are three pairs of Signature Series 6.5” 230 WATT Coaxial Sports White Marine Speaker with LED’s. These speakers are fully waterproof, and feature DualColour diffused LED Lighting options that illuminate Striking Blue or Sparkling White, to either set the mood or start the party. Add to that is a single Signature Series 10” 450 WATT Sports White Marine Subwoofer located up in the bow also with built-in LED lighting. Powering this lot is a Signature Series 5 Channel Marine Amplifier.
SPECIFICATIONS Model & Model: Priced from: Price as tested: Type: Construction: LOA: Beam: Deadrise: Dry weight: Test Power: Power options: HP Range: Fuel capacity: Contact:
Sealegs 6.1m Sport RIB $167,785 $197,905 RIB Alloy/Hypalon 6.13m (wheels up) 2.46m 21 degree 1150kg 115hp Evinrude ETEC Outbooards 90hp/115hp 80L Sealegs.com
NO ORDINARY RIB As tested, the Sealegs 6.1m Sport RIB has a price of… wait for it… $ NZ197,905. Which I must admit, it did make my eyes water at first. However, you have to remember this is no ordinary RIB. This vessel is unashamedly targeted at the super yacht tender market where, as we know the price is not such an issue. A number of extra’s are fitted to this particular 6.1m Sport RIB; they include the outboard cover, white upholstery, white
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ski tower, backrest, and windscreen, Tek Dek and custom steering wheel. However, drop all the extras and more basic packages can start from $NZ167,785. Overall, a fantastic boat, with a lot of thought and planning going into the design and fit-out by not only Sealegs but also the audio and entertainment gurus at Fusion Marine. If you’re looking to have the ultimate RIB, that can quite literally go anywhere and have as much entertainment technology packed into it as physically possible, then this is it.
Tek Dek provides a nice high end finish throughout the boat.
All three wheels on the Sealegs have drive motors.
Passengers will love the comfort of the bow area, plenty of seating, hand holds and yet more Fusion speakers.
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Text by Barry Thompson
ROTORUA WONDERLAND BY RIB
SALTWATER BOATIES TAKE NOTICE. There is life beyond the coastal shoreline. One of the best things about having a trailer boat is that you can take it to wherever you want. All you need is a road to travel on and somewhere to launch when you get to your destination. How about Rotorua Lakes region for a start.Now I have been to the Rotorua area many times, either to race, watch races, or carry out the occasional boat test. However, this time it was going to be different. The plan was to explore all the major lakes in the area, take heaps of tourist type photos and generally have a relaxing four days away. With a Zodiac Pro Open 550 as our mode of transport on the lakes, our first stop was at the Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay. Situated right on the shores of Lake Rotoiti and it was the perfect HQ for our expedition. The resort is the only one in the area that has its own jetty and marina available solely for the use of guests. We soon found that after a day’s boating on lakes Rotoiti or Rotorua the Okawa Bay facilities were a godsend, and oh, so convenient. And there’s no tide, no salt and no mess to clean. Onshore the resort is top-class, with all the necessary amenities such as hot spas, pool, tennis courts, mini golf and an excellent restaurant and bar. We had looked over the Eastern Fish and Game maps of the region and were shocked to find no fewer than 13 lakes. They ranged from small and reasonably unknown (well, to us townies anyway) lakes such as Ngapouri and Ngahewa, to the more familiar lakes Rotorua, Rotoiti and Tarawera. Having only a few days and wanting to give the major lakes more than a once-over-lightly, we picked on five: Rotorua, Rotoiti, Okataina, Okareka and Tarawera.
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DAY ONE - TARAWERA & OKAREKA Lake Tarawera is as deep and clear as Lake Rotorua is shallow and muddy. It’s world famous for its rainbow trout with fish over 4kg regularly caught. However, we weren’t there to go fishing. We went exploring and, after launching into the beautifully clean water, headed straight across the lake to Hot Water beach. DOC have done a great job preparing the area for visiting boaties (the only way to get there) with camping sites for those staying overnight and mooring posts on the beach to tie up to. The thermal activity is down the at end of the beach where the water’s warm and the sand is boiling. After nearly burning our toes and having a pleasant swim we headed back around the headland to a stream that in season is meant to be alive with trout and where, somewhere, hidden in the bush, was another thermal spring. We walked the stream, saw no fish and couldn’t find the hot pools, but it was a pleasant walk nonetheless. Tarawera can cut up rough when the wind picks up and although we had a calm cruise to Hot Water beach, a few hours later the waters were white capping as we returned back to the launching ramp.
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The Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay is the perfect location for a weekend boating.
It was a mirror smooth run across Lake Rotorua to Mokoia Island.
Our next destination was Lake Okareka, one of the smaller lakes in the area and one that’s become a favourite spot for water-skiers. If you are keen you can be dropped off on the far side of the lake and take a few hours’ bush walk to Lake Okataina. Funny, I never really got the urge, preferring to stay with the boat and keep on cruising. Only 10 minutes from the centre of Rotorua, Okareka is a very attractive lake and sheltered from most winds. There’s good launching at the local ski club or at Acacia Bay. We only stopped for a quick look over Lake Tikitapu (Blue lake) as I had boated on it before. The main launching ramp is right by the main road and there are a couple of very nice beaches that get popular with water skiers. It’s also the site of some of the most prestigious speedboat and ski racing events in the country. It was only a 20 minute drive back to Duxton Hotel Okawa Bay, where we put the boat into the marina ready for day two which was to take us onto Lake Rotoiti, through the Ohau Channel and onto Lake Rotorua. However, it was such a nice afternoon that we decided to have a quick squirt around the top end of the lake and maybe, if they weren’t too crowded, a swim in the hot pools. Well, the pools were standing room only and so with that off the agenda we turned around and headed back to the Duxton. 156 | RIB ISSUE 3
Negotiating the weir on the Ohau Channel.
Signs on Lake Okareka tell you what you can and can’t do.
Day Two - Rotorua & Rotoiti
reflections of the Zodiac double imaged on the surface as we headed for Mokoia Island in the centre of the lake. Rotorua is so shallow around the edges that you need to get some local advice as to the best areas to boat. We decided that the best place to visit would be Mokoia and the hot pools. This island is steeped in legend as the place where Hinemoa swam too from the mainland to be with her lover Tutanakai. Everyone was keen to get back to the Ohau Channel and onto Lake Rotoiti where there are more hot pools - surprise, surprise - and we had been told some of the most beautiful bays in the lakes region. The current is so swift that going back down the channel at 5-knots almost meant putting the engine in reverse. Popping out the other end we were once again greeted with calm waters as far as you could see. Lake Rotoiti is a deep and very interesting lake that’s favoured by fishermen, water-skiers and has one of the largest fleets of trailer sailors in the country. In a straight line it doesn’t take long to get from Ohau Channel to the eastern end where the main road to Whakatane leaves the lake at Hinehopu. Further down Hongi’s Track the road passes Lakes Rotoehu and Rotoma, but we will have to leave those for a future expedition. Some of the most beautiful bays of any of the lakes can be found at the eastern end of the lake. Honeymoon Bay and Champagne Bay offer superb anchorages, but by the time we arrived, there wasn’t a parking spot left. Back up along the northern side we cruised into Te Arero Bay, a popular place for day trippers with sandy beaches and shelter from almost all winds. At least here there was plenty of space to pull up on the beach, but as we already had a previous engagement at the hot springs, it was just a lick past and onwards around the cliffs to Te Karaka Bay. Manupirua hot springs are a must visit site if you are boating Lake Rotoiti. Soaking in the bush-clad pools between dips in the cold waters of the lake made a great ending to a long day. Back at the Duxton we tied the boat up and after a night-cap organised day three, when we had plans to catch fish and go wakeboarding.
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Waking up to a clear blue sky shining straight into our lakefront apartment with the sound of black swans on the lawn we didn’t feel like rushing away. All we had to do was load up the chilly bin and walk 100m to the jetty, cast off and we would be away. Lovely! Connecting the two major lakes in the region, Rotorua and Rotoiti, is the Ohau Channel. This narrow and very natural waterway has a 5-knot restriction for its entire length so there’s no rushing. On the way you pass the backyards of some of the local inhabitants, spot the occasional trout near the surface and dodge fellow boaties also out for a day’s exploring. The current runs from Rotorua so when you’re going ‘up river’ it’s a push all the way, and when you get to the weir at the other end you have to pump the throttle down a little more just to beat the flow. Once on Lake Rotorua you appreciate just how vast it is — and also how shallow, as we bottomed out a few times before reaching the deeper waters that seemed a longway offshore. On this particular day the lake was mirror calm, with the
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DESTINATION: ROTORUA It’s worth a side trip to hells Gate to check out the thermal activities.
Lake Okataina is one of the most beautiful of all the lakes.
Natural hot pools on Lake Tarawera.
The Zodiac was a great boat to explore the lakes.
Day Three - Lake Rotorua & Lake Okataina To be honest, I have never been much into trout fishing, but I knew that if we didn’t go fishing while in Rotorua this story wouldn’t be complete. Having no experience or gear we called on the services of a local fishing expert. With the boat making 3-4 knots, it wasn’t long before we had a couple of good-sized trout in the net, plus another that only made it halfway in and one that was a little undersized so went back. Two hours later we were back at the Sulphur Point ramp, happy and with a couple of fine rainbow trout for dinner. As we were planning to be shore based 158 | RIB ISSUE 3
on the final day we moved into town and booked into The Heritage, an awardwinning motor lodge well positioned close to the centre of town and with room to park the boat. After sighting our fishing licences they also agreed to prepare our trout and have it ready for us that evening. Marvellous! I didn’t even have to gut them. With the rest of the afternoon free we loaded the team back into the vehicle and 30 minutes later were backing down the narrow concrete ramp at Lake Okataina. The pristine beauty of the lake offers an untouched wilderness and, apart from the fishing lodge, the area is unspoiled. There are number of walks around the lake shore and its well known for its huge
trout caught in the deep waters. But for us it was time to get wet and go wakeboarding. The waters were so calm you could see the ripples sent out as dragonflies landed on the surface. It’s a great lake to explore and there’s plenty of secluded anchorages and areas to tow water toys where you’ll disturb no one. We had a few hours of great fun before driving back to Rotorua and our baked trout waiting us at The Heritage. It was a great way to spend a few days and certainly a lot different boating on the beautiful calm and awesomely picturesque lakes. This was one trip that I could quite happily do again and would recommend it to all our everyone.
A mirror smooth Lake Tarawera.
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BUYERS GUIDE TO CABIN RIBS
PUTTING A LID ON IT We look at the growing number of cabin RIBS on the market and who’s offering what.
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When RIBs first came on the boating scene, they were small, open and mainly used as tenders for larger vessels. They were tiller steer, with alloy or fibreglass bottoms, built with PVC tubes and lacked any frills. As the design developed so to did the variants on the layouts and the styles. As the market acceptance grew so did the finish and appointments. We started to see centre consoles and boats upwards of 6m, with larger outboards and even luxurious layouts with teak floors, dedicated seating (rather than sitting on the tubes) and more protection. The earliest protection from the elements came with short foredecks and screens, or screens around the centre console. As RIBs got bigger so to did the opportunity to design proper hard decks and cabins. Some years ago there were very few options when it came to cabin RIBS, but that has certainly changed today with dozens of models from brands from
And then there’s the cost. Big cabin RIBS are not inexpensive and they differ significantly in price. Also when you are looking at big RIBs, you need to consider where you are going to keep it. With the tubes pumped up, they virtually all go over width for towing, although it is not uncommon to see the tubes deflated when being towed. Mooring a big cabin RIB is the best option if you can. The layouts all vary from brand to brand. While they just about all provide the basics, such as a head, a couple of berths and a hardtop for protection, it’s the way they present it that makes the difference. One of the world’s leaders in cabin RIBs, Rayglass with their Protector range have built many hundreds of their Protector 850 Cabin series and it is offered in a very practical and efficient layout. These boats have proven hugely popular with both recreational and commercial operators. Then at the other end
all over the world. Kiwis and Aussies have a wide choice, with around 50 models from 15 brands available, in boats from 5.30m to 20m. When looking at a cabin RIB, you need first to sort out what you want to use it for. Many are designed specifically for commercial purposes, especially rescue, such as Coast Guard, but there are also some that are dedicated to the recreational market.
of the scale is SACS, an Italian builder that epitomises the Italian style and flair for the exceptional. Power options have also changed and while single or twin outboards were the norm, we are now seeing multi rigs with up to six outboards and of course diesel and petrol sterndrives. So what’s available? We look at some of the cabin RIBS that are offered in NZ and OZ.
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AMF (NZ) Built in Wanganui, the AMF range of cabin RIBs offers models from 7.50m to 11.70m. All hulls are alloy and designed for serious offshore sea conditions. They are extremely popular with rescue and commercial operators.
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Assault Boats, Auckland builds a broad range of craft to suit the needs of recreational, commercial and military applications. From the 850 Midcab for Recreational or Commercial applications to the Ultimate 1050HT.
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AGAPI (SW) Built in Sweden the Agapi full cabin RIBs are now available in New Zealand. The company offers three very similar models from 7.76m to 10m. All have full cabins, heads, a small galley and spacious cockpits. The style is distinctive and modern.
RIB LADDERS JP RIBS (NZ) JP RIBS are hand-crafted, high-performance bespoke tenders. Combining a slick finish and high spec technology, JP RIBS offers a custom solution for superyacht tenders and RIBS.
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NAIAD (NZ/AUS) Naiad boats are designed in Picton, NZ by Steve Schmidt and built under licence throughout the world. One of the leaders in recreational and commercial Naiads is Kirby Marine in Perth. They offer an impressive 8 model standard line up.
SMUGGLER (NZ)
PROTECTOR (NZ)
Regarded as one of New Zealand’s leading builders of luxury RIBs, Smuggler recently released their first full cabin Strata model. The Strata 750 follows the mid cabin 750 and larger models up ti 14m are now also available.
Built by Rayglass Boats, the Protector range gained early prominence as the referee and patrol boats for the America’s Cup. They developed the unique open bow style cabin boat and currently offer a range of models from 8.5m to 12.5m.
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Keeping the 800 on the trailer means no need for expensive storage, marinas or environmentally unfriendly toxic paint. Travel as far as your imagination takes you and hit the water whenever you feel like it. Handle a large family boat as easily as a water jet. An Agapi 800 can be transported behind a small family car on a normal driving license. High-quality Swedish design. Stylish, smart and contemporary Swedish design means the 800 is more than comfortable enough for day cruising or weekend trips. With its versatility, exceptional performance and extremely low operational and maintenance costs, the Agapi 800 is ideal for the modern boater.
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If you are talking luxury RIBS, then SACS is at the top of the list. Italian craftsmanship is evident from the style to the finish. The range covers six Strider models from 11.0m to 18m, with an allnew 20m version currently under construction.
Sealegs is the unique amphibious boat that is found all over the world. Over 1000 Sealegs have been sold, with the 7.7 Cabin being the largest and only full cabin boat in the range.
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7.50m 9.00m 9.50m 10.50m 11.70m
3.02m 2.87m 3.00m 3.86m 4.28m
Full Cabin Full Cabin Full Cabin Full Cabin Full Cabin
7.76m 2.60m 7.80m 2.55m 10.00m 3.06m
Full Cabin Full Cabin Full Cabin
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4.80m
8.50m 2.76m 10.50m 2.92m
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4.0m 4.1m 4.1m 4.0m
Mid Cabin Full Cabin Full Cabin Mid cabin
5.30m 5.50m 5.80m
2.20m 2.30m 2.20m
Full Cabin Full Cabin Full Cabin
8.75m 9.05m 11.00m 10.50m 11.50m 12.50m
2.88m 2.90m 3.60m 3.60m 3.60m 3.60m
Mid Cabin Mid Cabin Console cabin Mid Cabin Mid Cabin Mid Cabin
7.50m 7.50m 9-14m
2.80m 2.80m 3.30m
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BOAT REVIEW | Southern Pacific Cormorant 550
TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL Text & Images by Barry Thompson
The Cormorant 550 has raised the bar.
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Based on an all-new alloy hull, Southern Pacific’s Cormorant 550 was conceived as a versatile all-rounder, to cater for the recreational as well as the tender market. Not only does it look the part, but it also performs even better than the previous GRP hull based model and is better finished.
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BOAT REVIEW | Southern Pacific Cormorant 550
WHEN KIWI YACHTING brought the Southern Pacific business about three years ago, one of the initial considerations was to look at the hulls being used, especially the models over 5m. While nearly all were fibreglass, the new owners wanted something more rugged, lighter and suitable for the Kiwi owner. “Obviously aluminium was the answer, so we set about having new hulls designed that specifically suited each model”, says Tristan Campbell, Marketing Manager for Kiwi Yachting. The design by Dibley Marine Group follows a brief from Kiwi Yachting for durability, weight reduction, and a dry and stable ride with stability at rest. Dibley had done work on Southern Pacific’s previous models hence the natural connection. “The 550 had to be light, dry and stable for variable NZ coast conditions and the ride had to be smooth and manoeuvre easily at speed with no vices”, says Dibley. The result was the 550 and though the design is under the Dibley Design name, it was a true team effort from everyone at Kiwi Yachting and Southern Pacific who all had input into the brief and final result. “As a designer, it was one of those fun projects where the client knew what they wanted and I was easily able to implement their wishes into an actual model,” adds Dibley. Southern Pacific wanted a versatile, go anywhere boat in the 5m-6m range. The result is the Cormorant Series, which the Cormorant 550 is the mid size of three models. Only real difference is the size, 5m (Cormorant 500), 5.5m (Cormorant 550) and 6m (Cormorant 600). The
Cormorant series are all designed to be multi-purpose and suitable for diving,
every panel”, says Tristan. Colour options in the Valmex are grey in a
fishing, water-skiing, or as a yacht tender.
three different tones, but if you go for the Hypalon option, you can have just about any colour you like. The Cormorant 550 tubes almost look like they came out of a mould, they are that good! A unique feature on the 550 is the double laminate rear black panels that offer extra durability in the high usage aft areas. It’s where you might attach a Dixon wrap-around ladder. Southern Pacific offer the option of taking the double laminate further forward on the top of the tubes if you want a more durable surface. The tubes are constructed with five chambers and the width tapers from 0.43m forward to 0.5m aft. This is a very buoyant and stable boat and ideal for divers. Tristan is quick to point out that the tubes on the 550 are more than just fenders and specifically designed for stability at rest and acting as buoyancy when cornering.
Built Tough The 22-deg deadrise alloy plate is 4mm (except the 6mm transom) and computer cut for production. The 80-litre alloy fuel tank in the centreline bilge is constructed of one 3mm plate that is rolled with the top and ends added separately. Two baffles are used to divide the fuel tank into four sections. The thermally welded Valmex PVC tubes, which are glued to the alloy hull, are all cut digitally from a CAD machine so the accuracy is 100%. “When we took over the company everything was cut by hand, which is not only time consuming but also leads to inaccuracies. Going with the CAD system means every boat is the same with finite tolerances that ensure perfection on
POWER OPTIONS Southern Pacific rates the Cormorant 550 to 90hp, with 70hp being the recommended option. Top speed on a reasonably calm but wind swept Auckland Harbour was 32 knots (25.4 mph). Being such a light boat, even with two crew and a full tank of gas, the Cormorant 550 is quick to plane and reaches maximum rpm rapidly. It’s a fun boat to drive and relatively dry. Well as dry as a centre console RIB can be when it’s wet and windy. The boat tracks predictably and doesn’t seem to have any unexpected traits. The 70hp Suzuki returned a very low fuel consumption of 21.3 lph at 5000 rpm and 170 | RIB ISSUE 2
when I dropped that back to 4000 rpm @ 20 knots, the fuel gauge dipped to less than 10.0 lph. Based on 90% usage of the underfloor 80-litre fuel capacity, that gives a 140nm range. More than enough for a day’s boating I would have thought. PLENTY OF SPACE One of the first things I noticed about the new Cormorant 550 was the extra internal beam over the previous models. At 1.3m from tube to tube there is plenty of space for your diving and fishing gear and it’s an easy walk around the centre console. Overall beam is 2.3m and the internal length is a generous 3.7m. While there are no separate storage compartments under the fully welded floor as all spaces are used for buoyancy, there is plenty in the console and under the helm seat. Forward, a separate locker is used to stow the anchor tackle, with a So Pac hatch and removable top cushion. The anchor tackle comes over the tubes in a large stainless roller so you are not rubbing the warp and chain over the fabric surface. The cleat drops into a very versatile Railblaza Ribport connection, which can be used to mount a rod holder, bait board or even a drink holder. The fibreglass centre console features a padded forward seat and loads of storage space inside. This is accessed from a large So Pac hatch at the rear and also houses the batteries. The flat dash is large enough for up to 10” MFDs, which on our test boat was a Garmin GPSMap 7407XS. Other options included a Fusion MSRA205 stereo and ICOM ICM 304VHF. If this were my boat, I would add a teak rail –about 30mm high - across the rear of the dash so that the space could be utilised as a shelf for small items such as keys, sunnies, or a cell phone. Tristan pointed out that there are a variety of console options, including what they call their super yacht console that is a lot higher. You can also have a basic jockey console and even a side console if that suits your needs. Bimini tops are also available. The helm seat is a 56-litre Icetek bin with padded top and reversible backrest with soft foam vinyl covered roll. This is bolted to the floor but is still removable. Behind the seat, there is enough room for a couple to fish, but if you have a third person, then I would suggest they go forward. Rod holders are provided on the arched transom rail, which also doubles
The anchor tackle comes over the tubes in a large stainless roller.
The stainless roll bar acts as towing point for water toys and rod holder mount.
The helm seat comes with a reversible back rest.
The 550 is based on a deep vee 22 deg alloy hull with pressed strakes.
as the ski tow mount and somewhere to attach a custom bait board. There are also addition rod holders available on more Ribports around the hull. TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL The Cormorant 550 is proving popular in all the markets that Southern Pacific has targeted. Tristan says that they have sold a considerable number of them to people with holiday homes, who want a boat that
SPECIFICATIONS Model: Southern Pacific Cormorant 550 Priced from: $NZ52,000 Type: Centre Console RIB Construction: 4mm alloy / Valmex PVC LOA: 5.5m Beam: 2.3m (external) Beam: 1.3m (internal) Deadrise: 22 deg Hght On Trailer: 1.5m Trailerable Weight: 500kg approx. Test Power: Suzuki 70 4S Propeller: 13” 3 bld Power Options: 70-90hp Trailer: Hoskings
is straightforward and easy to launch off the beach or local ramp and is suitable for a myriad of uses. They are light, economical to run and easy to stow. “While Southern Pacific has always had great brand equity, our aim has been to set the bar that much higher and I think we have achieved that now with boats like the Cormorant Series”, say Tristan. After spending some time aboard the 550, I would find that hard to argue with.
PERFORMANCE DATA RPM KNOTS L / h 1000 3.0 1.4 1500 4.5 2.2 2000 5.5 2.6 2500 8.0 4.6 3000 11.5 5.8 3500 16.0 7.7 4000 20.0 9.7 4500 23.5 13.1 5000 27.0 21.3 5400 32.0 24.9
Range (NM) 150 140 150 120 140 140 140 120 91 92
Knots are rounded off to nearest .5 and range is based on 90% of tankage.
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s r e u q n o c e t a r i the p n a m s a t the It’s ten years since the late Ginger Gibbs smashed the Trans Tasman Speed record in his 12m Protector RIB. We look back at that amazing feat, which has never been broken.
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Restaurateur, fisherman, adventurer – Ginger Gibbs was all of the above and more. A man possessed by a passion to go beyond the boundaries to achieve goals that others only talk about.
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THE PIRATE CONQUERS THE TASMAN
40hrs 31mins 26secs after leaving Sydney Swashbucklers crossed under Auckland Harbour Bridge for a new record.
THERE’S A SMALL PLAQUE above the companionway leading to the cabin on Ginger Gibbs boat, Swashbucklers that says…A man can not discover new oceans, unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore. Never was a statement more apt than for Ginger and his band of adventurers who took on an unpredictable and unforgiving Tasman Sea in a diminutive powerboat to break a 45 year old, 47.5 hour record held by an ocean liner 20 times their boat’s length. Restaurateur, fisherman, adventurer – Ginger Gibbs is all of the above and more. A man possessed by a passion to go beyond the boundaries to achieve goals thatothers only talk about. Three years ago Ginger decided that he wanted to cross the Tasman on the water, from Sydney to Auckland, faster than anyone ever had. Some research soon discovered that while there had been commercial boats that had run some fast 174 | RIB ISSUE 3
times from Australia to New Plymouth, Wellington and even Bluff, none had been recognised as true records. “We did a lot of research and came up with an actual documented record time from Sydney Heads to Auckland’s Rangitoto Lighthouse. The earliest recorded time was back in 1937 by the 166m SS Awatea – 2 days 7 hours 28 minutes and the latest, in 1961 by the cruise ship Oriana.” said Ginger. That record that has stood for almost half a century formed the basis of the record attempt, but Ginger wanted to add something of his own so he extended the run by 7nm by making it Sydney Harbour Bridge to Auckland Harbour Bridge. To make sure everything was official he had the event timed by the UIM (Union of International Motorboating), the world governing body on powerboat racing and records. “We knew that there would be people
coming out of the woodwork after, who claimed they had done the crossing quicker, but no-one had covered the same ground we did and had it officially recorded”. “Claim what you like, but unless it is timed by independent officials it ain’t worth shit”! Having the right boat for such an arduous crossing would be paramount to the success of the mission and although initial talks went as far as a radically designed 30m wave piercing ultra light displacement trihull, the final choice was simple yet effective. Swashbucklers started out as a stock standard Rayglass 12m Protector with very little altered to the standard boat. Construction was overseen in all areas to make it ‘Ginger proof” and some modifications were made to the underwater running plank by adding a section of V to make the hull a little softer riding in the big seas.
Engines were a major consideration and the decision to run a pair of standard Volvo Penta D6 diesels coupled to Volvo DPR legs was viewed by many as being the wrong choice. Even Volvo Penta themselves were not keen for Ginger to run their engines at 90% of their power for better than 30 hours. Man, how wrong they were! Top speed during trials on Auckland Harbour with 1000 litres of fuel was 46.9 knots with D7 propellers, which gave a 134 litres total fuel usage per hour. D8’s gave 49 knots but the fuel usage increased to 147 litres per hour, reflecting the fact that the engines were being asked to work harder at the higher speed. “We had faith in the engines, and while some people said we should be running jets or surface drives, I felt the beefed up Volvo twin prop drives would do the business and last the distance without any problems.” he added. Ginger was to be proved 100% right.
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OFF TO AUSTRALIA About three weeks after launching, the big yellow Swashbucklers was shipped to Australia, where Ginger carried out a waiting came with the weather. While a definite date had not been set, Ginger had two reasons for leaving Sydney when he did. The first was the mid Tasman rendezvous with his brother Shag, in his 20m fishing trawler, Savannah, to take on fuel and the second was that he simply wanted to get back midday of the last day of the Auckland Boat Show. Unfortunately that would not happen. “My brother had a timetable to keep back in New Zealand and if we didn’t make the fuel stop meet within the time frame, he would have had to leave and we would have had to abort the attempt and return home by air, which wasn’t an option as far as I was concerned”. As it was, Savannah had already been out at sea for 10 days in atrocious sea conditions, so Ginger had to make the call to go. “The tradeoff was it was going to be slightly bad weather leaving Sydney, average in the mid Tasman and maybe a rough patch around Cape Reinga, but with the hope of a smooth run down the Northland coast”. Trials in Auckland prior to shipping revealed a few small problems, all of which were sorted out before the boat was shipped to Sydney. However, even during tests a few days prior to the record attempt things started to go wrong and these put great strain on the programme. Steering issues during tests on Sydney harbour dogged them all the way back to Auckland, but if that was the worst to happen, Ginger didn’t really care. There were 1278 nautical miles of open water ahead, and a forecast that predicted weather that was more suitable for maxi yachts than a 12.5m RIB. BIG SEAS, BIG WATER, BIG BALLS! At 6:00am on March 10, Ginger and his hand picked crew of Adam Wickes (Rayglass Boats), Paul Ricks (Volvo Penta) and Daniel Hedges (Team New Zealand) roared under Sydney Harbour Bridge at 42.5 knots and headed in flat calm water for Sydney Heads. That was to be almost the last stretch of calm seas the team would encounter all the way to Auckland. Leaving Sydney, Swashbucklers went straight into a 25knot
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THE PIRATE CONQUERS THE TASMAN
The crew, shattered but jubilant, (from left) Paul Ricks, Daniel Hedges, Ginger Gibbs and Adam Wickes.
SE with 5m seas that within 5 hours changed to a 25knot NW with heavy rain and a short, sharp 3m sea. Leaving Sydney Heads with a full load of fuel (2600 litres), they maintained 36
knots to conserve fuel. Two spare sets of propellers were carried aboard and while plans were to change them in mid ocean as the fuel load decreased, sea conditions didn’t allow it
still felt confident of cracking a 33 hour or maybe even a 32 hour time for the record”. However, once again the weather had the last call and within an hour of leaving
knots and as the boat used the fuel it got lighter and slightly quicker, but it was not a pleasant ride in the NW swell and the boat and crew were knocked around. It was not until they were 12 hours into their journey that the seas abated. “We had a beautiful trip through the night with calm seas and ideal conditions that allowed us to maintain a high average speed for long periods.” However, the 10 hours of rough seas prior had taken its toll on the fuel usage and so some recalculations were necessary if they were to make the ocean fuel stop rendezvous. The result was the fuel boat moving station 50 nautical miles further west and Swashbucklers slowing to 36.5
and the result was a higher fuel usage than anticipated. At 8.30 am, 300 nautical miles west of Cape Reinga they met Savannah, with just 50 litres of fuel left in the tanks. The fuel stop went off without a hitch and within 7min, 2000 litres had been transferred through a 38mm diameter hose with the help of a high capacity fuel pump kindly loaned for the record run by General Marine Services. “Within 10 minutes of throwing the ropes off we were over the horizon and out of sight of Savannah. Even with the heavy fuel load we were able to push the boat to the max in the light conditions and ran upwards of 41 knots and at that stage I
the fuel boat the edge of a southerly was reached. Within a short time Swashbucklers was running in an easterly direction through a 25knot SE weather pattern that came uncomfortably at them on the forward quarter. Only 200 nautical miles off Cape Reinga, the Swashbucklers team were experiencing the worst weather of the trip so far. The rubbers had popped out around the side windows and water was coming in through the starboard window. Then 100 nautical miles off the coast a big wave wiped off the radar arch, complete with all the navigation domes. With no GPS, radar or sat compass the crew were forced to manually steer the boat until Adam Wicks
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Swashbucklers started out as a stock standard Rayglass 12m Protector with very little altered to the standard boat.
jury-rigged another auto compass. “Despite not having any electronics I was now in very familiar territory so I felt comfortable and could have steered the boat all the way back to Auckland if necessary.” says Ginger. 50 KNOTS AT THE CAPE At Cape Reinga the wind strength had risen to 50 knots and they had dropped Swashbucklers speed to 28 knots. It was about then that Adam spotted a twin engine aircraft, their first contact with supporters from Auckland. “Seeing Glen and Peter Urquhart above us was really neat and gave us all a lot of encouragement, knowing that people back home were right behind us”. As Swashbucklers rounded Cape Reinga on dusk, conditions got ugly and they reduced speed to 25 knots. Rounding the Cape close to shore there was a little
respite from the rough seas until 7.30 pm when they ran head on into a 25knot SE which almost stopped them dead. “At this stage we had to stop to fix our faulty steering and in fact for the whole run down the coast we had little steering, but we were able to maintain a good pace all the way from the Cape to the Hauraki Gulf.” Apart from the steering, Swashbucklers encountered few on-board problems. The drives and engines according to Ginger were one of the most outstanding features of the trip “There was never even a hint of a problem and even though we ran them at 90% of their capacity they sung sweet music all the way.” At 2:45am, 40 hrs 31min 26secs after leaving Sydney Harbour Bridge, Swashbucklers crossed under the Auckland Harbour Bridge and established two new records. It had taken 4100 litres of fuel, a
whole load of guts and determination and a superbly efficient crew who were content to survive on muesli bars and water for almost two days! It took a team effort to accomplish the record and a damn good crew to do the job. And would Ginger do it again? “It was harder than I expected, with sea conditions more extreme than I thought they would be, so no, not immediately. But if I was to do another challenge I would look at a larger 15m version of the same boat and maybe a couple of 600hp D9 Volvo engines through QSPD surface drives and two-speed ZF gearboxes. However, right now I’ll just wait. See if anyone breaks the record and then ask me again.” Unfortunately Ginger passed away a few years later, but he went knowing that no one has broken his record or even attempted it since.
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SMUGGLER TENDERS A Smuggler 700CC tender built for SY Mondango.
LUXURY TENDERS BY SMUGGLER Smuggler Marine is fast building a reputation for their range of superyacht tenders for export around the world. Smuggler Strata tenders are unique with the ability to make the tender to fit your boat. They can be totally customised to suit particular space issues, or colour schemes, stowage needs and all kinds of boarding requests. 178 | RIB ISSUE 3
Their range now consists of nine models, from 4.5m to 8.3m. Amongst them is the Smuggler 700 CC , one of the most luxurious RIBs the company has built as a super yacht tender. The 7m, 700 CC is designed as a blue water tender with moulded grp hulls, with a deep 23 deg deadrise at the transom and 2.4m wide beam. For the Smuggler 700CC, managing director David Pringle used the Smuggler 700 hull mould, redesigning the transom,
Other features include removable rear stainless guards, and a pull out swim ladder set beneath the large boarding platform. A side entry door enables owners and guests to board the mother ship easily and safely, while sturdy fenders prevent any potential damage. The forward deck cleverly hides a pull out spray dodger canopy to keep guests warm and dry on wet, windy days. The canopy is attached to a flush mounted teak inlay recessed into the deck and can be easily assembled by the crew. A
the Smuggler 700CC reaches speeds of 40 knots, using 39lph. The Volvo Penta five cylinder diesel produces 220hp @ 4000rpm and runs through a DPS-B sterndrive with a 1.78.1 ratio. Dry weight including props, drive and engine, is a reasonably light 363 kg. The Smuggler 700CC can carry 10 guests plus driver, and is built to CE Category C standard for export. Another popular tender, especially as a crew transport, is the Strata 540, made
adding a side entry door and making a centre console open style day boat. The topsides have fully moulded foam protection fenders, sprayed with multiple layers of Rhino Coating to make a strong, durable surface.
stainless steel anchor is accessed via the forward hatch and is neatly designed to snugly fit into the hull shape, so no fairlead is necessary on the forward deck, again protecting the yacht’s topsides. Powered by a Volvo D3 220 sterndrive,
especially to fit the tender well space on this particular superyacht, and powered by a Volvo D3-140 stern drive, runs a top speed of 35.5 mph @ 4000rpm. The 2.4 litre, 5 cylinder diesel engine - the same basic engine as the D3-220, uses a Volvo
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SMUGGLER TENDERS
This Strata 540 is used as a crew tender on SY Mondango
The side door on the Smuggler 700CC.
Penta SX drive with a 1.66:1 ratio and has an all up weight of 358 kg. Matching colour schemes and teak work make the pair of tenders look very smart together. The Strata 540 tender is designed around carrying crew and supplies, or towing toys for the owners and guests. It will take six people and is also built to CE standard. Smuggler Marine has built a number of tenders using their 5.4 to 6.7m RIB hull which includes the Strata 630 sterndrive with a fold down forward ladder. The owner’s brief included a set of forward steps allowing crew to disembark from the bow. David Pringle designed the stairs to fit within the existing design, so owners can choose between the standard bow arrangement, or the new fold down stairs. Very handy when loading people onto the beach, or even swimming, as the steps can be lowered into the water without any water coming on board. The Strata 630 is powered by a D3-170/DPS that again shares the same basic engine as the D3-170 and D3-220 and runs a DPS-B stern drive with a 2.14:1 ratio. Maximum speed for the D3-170 and Strata 630 package is 35.5 mph @ 4000 rpm. 180 | RIB ISSUE 3
The Strata 630 for SY Imagine is powered by a D3-170 Volvo.
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Aakron Stowmaster ST230 Stowmaster ST250 Stowmaster ST270 Stowmaster ST290 Stowmaster ST320 Yachtmaster YM200 Yachtmaster YM230 Yachtmaster YM250 Yachtmaster YM270 Yachtmaster YM290 Beachmaster BM230 Beachmaster BM250 Beachmaster BM270 Beachmaster BM290 Beachmaster BM320 Beachmaster BM350 Beachmaster BM380 Beachmaster BM420 Reefmaster RM230 Reefmaster RM250 Reefmaster RM270 Reefmaster RM290 Reefmaster RM320 Oceanmaster OM350 Oceanmaster OM380 Sportmaster SM380 Sportmaster SM420 Sportmaster SM470 Sportmaster SM520 Sportmaster SM730
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1.31m 1.31m 1.52m 1.52m 1.52m 1.33m 1.33m 1.33m 1.58m 1.58m 1.31m 1.31m 1.51m 1.51m 1.51m 1.70m 1.70m 1.90m 1.38m 1.38m 1.59m 1.59m 1.59m 1.70m 1.70m 1.70m 1.90m 2.00m 2.08m 2.08m
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3.20m 2.55m 2.76m 3.05m 2.60m 2.90m 3.19m 3.66m 2.60m 2.90m 3.19m 3.66m 3.96m 4.27m 2.55m 2.75m 2.90m 3.19m 3.50m 3.66m 3.96m 4.27m 4.57m 4.88m 3.35m 3.66m 3.96m 4.27m 4.57m 5.18m 5.79m 3.19m 3.66m 3.19m 3.50m 3.66m 3.96m 4.27m 4.57m 4.88m 3.35m 3.66m 3.96m 4.27m 4.57m 5.79m 7.31m
1.76m 1.45m 1.50m 1.68m 1.68m 1.72m 1.72m 1.77m 1.68m 1.72m 1.72m 1.82m 1.94m 1.94m 1.45m 1.45m 1.68m 1.68m 1.70m 1.85m 2.00m 1.97m 2.06m 2.14m 1.78m 1.82m 1.95m 1.98m 2.05m 2.46m 2.54m 1.72m 1.82m 1.68m 1.70m 1.75m 1.97m 2.00m 4.06m 2.14m 1.72m 1.86m 1.93m 1.96m 1.99m 2.53m 2.82m
124 kgs GRP 31 kgs Alloy 34 kgs Alloy 43 kgs Alloy 43 kgs GRP 48 kgs GRP 56 kgs GRP 71 kgs GRP 57 kgs GRP 65 kgs GRP 77 kgs GRP 90 kgs GRP 133 kgs GRP 158 kgs GRP 33 kgs Alloy 36 kgs Alloy 43 kgs Alloy 53 kgs Alloy 78 kgs Alloy 92 kgs Alloy 100 kgs Alloy 112 kgs Alloy 123 kgs Alloy 158 kgs Alloy 200 kgs GRP 234 kgs GRP 263 kgs GRP 323 kgs GRP 336 kgs GRP 537 kgs GRP 705 kgs GRP 119 kgs GRP 153 kgs GRP 112 kgs Alloy 129 kgs Alloy 143 kgs Alloy 155 kgs Alloy 167 kgs Alloy 178 kgs Alloy 213 kgs Alloy 168 kgs GRP 194 kgs GRP 217 kgs GRP 232 kgs GRP 275 kgs GRP 569 kgs GRP 1006 kgs
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PVC PVC PVC PVC PVC Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP
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8.53m 3.07m 1297 kgs GRP
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Aquapro Superlight SLR710 Superlight SLR860 Superlight SLR901 Superlight SLR1001 Sportmaster SMR710 Sportmaster SMR860 Sportmaster SMR901 Sportmaster SMR1001 Sportmaster SMR1101 Divemaster DMR1301 Divemaster DMR1401
2.40m 2.60m 2.74m 3.10m 2.40m 2.60m 2.74m 3.10m 3.48m 3.96m 4.27m
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OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP
AMF 580 QRV 750 QRV 900 QRV 950 QRV 1050 QRV 1170 QRV
5.80m 7.50m 3.02m 9.00m 2.87m 9.50m 3.00m 10.50m 3.86m 11.70m 4.28m
Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
CC CAB CAB CAB CAB/CC CAB
1.32m 1.42m 1.50m 1.64m 1.32m 1.42m 1.50m 1.64m 1.65m 2.00m 2.03m
29 kgs 33 kgs 35 kgs 43 kgs 34 kgs 37 kgs 45 kgs 55 kgs 58 kgs 116 kgs 120 kgs
Assault 850 RIB 890 RIB 1050 Midcab
8.60m 2.80m 8.90m 2.85m 10.50m 2.90m
Atomix Atomix 230MD Atomix 270MD Atomix 300MD Atomix 330MD Atomix 380 RHIB 330 RHIB 500 7500 Adventurer
2.30m 2.70m 3.00m 3.30m 3.80m 3.25m 5.05m 8.34m
Infl 46 kgs Infl 51 kgs Infl 56 kgs Infl Infl 60 kgs GRP 500 kgs GRP 2200kgs GRP
DI DI DI DI DI OP CC CC
Avon Seasport Jet 330 Seasport Jet 380 Seasport Jet 430
3.29m 1.74m 285 kgs GRP 3.80m 1.90m 395 kgs GRP 4.30m 1.90m 410 kgs GRP
SC SC SC
Aurora Lite 260 Lite 290 Air 195 Air 220 Air 245 Air 275 Surf 320 Surf 350 Surf 380 Surf 430 Bandit Assault 380 Pro 255 Pro 310 Pro 350 Pro 410 Pro 450 /Tahiti 450 Pro 500
2.55m 2.90m 1.95m 2.20m 2.45m 2.75m 3.20m 3.50m 3.80m 4.30m 4.10m 3.80m 2.55m 3.10m 3.50m 4.10m 4.50m 5.00m
1.54m 1.55m 1.45m 1.49m 1.52m 1.52m 1.53m 1.81m 1.81m 1.96m 2.10m 1.81m 1.51m 1.51m 1.70m 1.80m 2.02m 2.13m
36 kgs 39 kgs 16 kgs 19 kgs 25 kgs 29 kgs 62 kgs 80 kgs 89 kgs 105 kgs 75 kgs 85 kgs 52 kgs 61 kgs 75 kgs 86 kgs 180 kgs 216 kgs
DI DI DI DI OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP CC CC
Brig Dingo D200 Dingo D240 Dingo D265 Dingo D285 Dingo D300 Dingo D330 Baltic B265 Baltic B310 Baltic B350 Baltic B380 Baltic B420 Baltic B460 Falcon F275 Falcon F300 Falcon F330 Falcon F360 Falcon F400 Falcon F450 Falcon F500 Falcon F570 Navigator N570 Navigator N610 Navigator N700 Eagle E340 Eagle E380 Eagle E480 Eagle E580 Eagle E650 Eagle E780
2.00m 2.40m 2.65m 2.85m 3.00m 3.30m 2.65m 3.15m 3.50m 3.80m 4.20m 4.60m 2.75m 3.00m 3.30m 3.60m 3.93m 4.45m 5.00m 5.70m 5.70m 6.10m 7.00m 3.40m 3.83m 4.80m 5.80m 6.50m 7.85m
1.24m 1.29m 1.36m 1.53m 1.53m 1.60m 1.45m 1.66m 1.72m 1.75m 1.96m 1.96m 1.50m 1.64m 1.64m 1.75m 1.93m 1.95m 2.15m 2.30m 2.30m 2.30m 2.80m 1.78m 1.93m 2.30m 2.40m 2.50m 2.90m
16 kgs Infl 18 kgs Infl 21 kgs Infl 24 kgs Infl 39 kgs Infl 42 kgs Infl 37 kgs Infl 44 kgs Infl 54 kgs Infl 66 kgs Infl 86 kgs Infl 93 kgs Infl 55 kgs GRP 87 kgs GRP 97kgs GRP 112kgs GRP 151 kgs GRP 174 kgs GRP 233 kgs GRP 420 kgs GRP 480 kgs GRP 570 kgs GRP 700 kgs GRP 180 kgs GRP 210 kgs GRP 420 kgs GRP 565 kgs GRP 735 kgs GRP 1080kgs GRP
Castoldi Jet Tender 14 Jet Tender 14RB Jet Tender 15 Jet Tender 16 Jet Tender 16SB Jet Tender 17 Jet Tender 18 Jet Tender 19
4.20m 4.25m 4.45m 5.00m 5.02m 5.36m 5.62m 5.79m
2.01m 2.08m 2.03m 2.17m 2.21m 2.26m 2.23m 2.21m
795 kgs GRP 803 kgs GRP 753 kgs GRP 830 kgs GRP 1050kgs GRP 1150 kgs GRP 920 kgs GRP 1070kgs GRP
1.27m 1.42m 1.48m 1.48m 1.58m 1.60m 2.32m 2.70m
GRP GRP GRP
GRP GRP Infl Infl Infl Infl Alloy Alloy GRP Alloy Infl Alloy GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP
Jet Tender 21 Jet Tender 21LC Jet Tender 23 Jet Tender 25 Jet Tender 27 Jet Tender 33
6.24m 6.37m 7.10m 7.70m 8.34m 9.90m
2.58m 2.58m 2.68m 2.70m 3.00m 3.00m
1370kgs GRP 1450kgs GRP 1680kgs GRP 2100kgs GRP 2500kgs GRP 3190kgs GRP
CC CC CC CC CC CC
Euro Euro Freestyle 3.8 Euro Freestyle 4.2 Euro Freestyle 4.7 Euro Pro Sport 4.7
3.80m 4.20m 4.70m 4.70m
1.80m 2.06m 2.06m 2.10m
92 kgs 110 kgs 135 kgs 180 kgs
Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
OP/CC OP/CC OP/CC OP/CC
Coral Sea Ultralite 240 Ultralite 260 Classic 260 Classic 290 Classic 310 Classic 340 Classic 360 Classic 380 Ocean Master 350 Ocean Master 390 Ocean Master 420 Ocean Master 460 Ocean Master 490 Ocean Master 520
2.40m 2.60m 2.60m 2.90m 3.10m 3.40m 3.60m 3.80m 3.50m 3.90m 4.20m 4.60m 4.90m 5.20m
1.45m 1.45m 1.45m 1.55m 1.55m 1.70m 1.70m 1.70m 1.80m 2.00m 2.05m 2.05m 2.20m 2.20m
24 kgs 27 kgs 41 kgs 46 kgs 50 kgs 62 kgs 66 kgs 70 kgs 75 kgs 135 kgs 145 kgs 164 kgs 172 kgs 185 kgs
GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP
OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP CC CC CC CC CC CC
Explorer 290 Panther Cub Jet 3000 Panther Jet 3000 Panther Jet Viking Jet 380 Viking Jet 400 Viking Jet 420 Viking Outboard 380 Viking Outboard 420 3000 Scout Tiller 340
2.90m 3.80m 4.20m 3.80m 4.00m 4.20m 3.80m 4.20m 3.40m
1.65m 1.98m 1.98m 1.98m 1.98m 1.98m 2.10m 2.10m 1.98m
205 kgs 235 kgs 355 kgs 265 kgs 285 kgs 305kgs 113 kgs 123 kgs 205 kgs
GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP
CC CC SC SC SC SC SC SC OP
OP OP OP OP OP OP DI OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP CC CC CC CC CC CC CC SC SC SC SC CC CC
3000 Scout Tiller 380 3000 Scout Tiller 430 Viking Tiller 340 Viking Tiller 380 Viking Tiller 420 3000 Scout Executive 3000 Scout Executive 3000 Scout Executive 4000 Skipjack 450 4000 Skipjack 480 5000 Sportjet 550 5000 Prosport 510 5000 Prosport 530 5000 Prosport 550 5000 Gulf Cruiser 510 5000 Gulf Cruiser 530 5000 Gulf Cruiser 550 5000 Gulf Cruiser 580 6000 Bluewater 6.0 6000 Bluewater 6.3 6000 Bluewater 6.5 6000 Bluewater 6.8 7000 Blue 6.8 7000 Blue 7.1 7000 Blue 7.3 7000 Blue 7.6 7000 Blue 7.8 7000 Phoenix 730 7000 Phoenix 760 7000 Phoenix 780 7000 Phoenix 830
3.80m 4.30m 3.40m 3.80m 4.20m 3.40m 3.80m 4.20m 4.50m 4.80m 5.50m 5.10m 5.30m 5.50m 5.10m 5.30m 5.50m 5.80m 6.00m 6.30m 6.50m 6.80m 6.80m 7.10m 7.30m 7.60m 7.80m 7.30m 7.60m 7.80m 8.30m
1.98m 1.98m 2.10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.10m 2.17m 2.17m 2.47m 2.47m 2.47m 2.47m 2.37m 2.37m 2.37m 2.37m 2.46m 2.47m 2.47m 2.47m 2.90m 2.90m 2.90m 2.90m 2.90m 2.95m 2.95m 2.95m 2.95m
215 kgs GRP 230 kgs GRP 205 kgs GRP 215 kgs GRP 230 kgs GRP 83 kgs Alloy 91 kgs Alloy 98 kgs Alloy 205 kgs Alloy 225 kgs Alloy 675 kgs Alloy 325 kgs GRP 365 kgs GRP 395 kgs GRP 265 kgs Alloy 315 kgs Alloy 335 kgs Alloy 365 kgs Alloy 775 kgs GRP 775 kgs GRP 775 kgs GRP 775kgs GRP 925 kgs GRP 925 kgs GRP 925 kgs GRP 925 kgs GRP 925 kgs GRP 1150 kgs GRP 1150 kgs GRP 1150 kgs GRP 1150 kgs GRP
OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP SC SC CO CO CO CO CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CA CA CA CA
CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC
Gemini Zapcat Sea Nymph 310 Surf 400 GT GRX420 Dive 470 Dive 530 Waverider 380 Waverider 470
4.15m 3.10m 4.00m 4.20m 4.70m 5.30m 3.80m 4.70m
2.03m 1.50m 1.80m 1.94m 2.10m 2.20m 1.70m 2.00m
90 kgs 40 kgs 80 kgs 108 kgs 100 kgs 120 kgs 104 kgs 150 kgs
OP OP OP OP OP OP OP CC
CAB CAB CAB
Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl GRP GRP
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RIB LISTINGS 2016 BRAND/MODEL
LOA BEAM WGHT HULL TYPE
Waverider 505 Waverider 550 Waverider 600 Waverider 650 Waverider 730 Waverider 850 Waverider 1050 Stormrider Cabin
5.05m 2.20m 5.50m 2.20m 6.00m 2.50m 6.50m 2.40m 7.30m 2.76m 8.50m 2.76m 10.50m 2.92m 10.50m 2.92m
326 kgs GRP 335 kgs GRP 518 kgs GRP 564 kgs GRP 750 kgs GRP 1105 kgs GRP 1450kgs GRP NA GRP
Grand Elf E210 Elf E240 Elf E270 Elf E300 Corvette C240 Corvette C270 Corvette C300 Corvette C330 Corvette C360 Silverline S250 Silverline S275 Silverline S300 Silverline S330 Ranger R380 Ranger R420 Ranger R460 Riders S370 Riders S470 Riders S520 Cruisers S550 Cruisers S650 Goldenline G340 Goldenline G380 Goldenline G480
2.10m 2.40m 2.70m 3.00m 2.40m 2.70m 3.00m 3.30m 3.60m 2.50m 2.75m 3.00m 3.30m 3.80m 4.20m 4.60m 3.70m 4.70m 5.20m 550m 6.50m 3.30m 3.60m 4.80m
1.28m 1.28m 1.43m 1.48m 1.36m 1.50m 1.67m 1.67m 1.82m 1.46m 1.55m 1.67m 1.69m 1.90m 2.05m 2.05m 1.85m 2.05m 2.20m 2.50m 2.60m 1.76m 1.86m 2.00m
22 kgs 26 kgs 31 kgs 42 kgs 35 kgs 45 kgs 55 kgs 65 kgs 78 kgs 36 kgs 45 kgs 55 kgs 75 kgs 88 kgs 105 kgs 120kgs 90kgs 170 kgs 268 kgs 500 kgs 650 kgs 130 kgs 170 kgs 265 kgs
Infl DI Infl DI Infl OP Infl OP Infl DI Infl DI Infl OP Infl OP Infl OP GRP OP GRP OP GRP OP GRP OP Infl OP Infl OP Infl OP GRP OP/CC/SC GRP OP/CC/SC GRP OP/CC/SC GRP CC GRP CC GRP SC GRP SC GRP SC
Highfield RU 200 RU 230 RU 250 RU 280 UL 240 UL 260 UL 290 UL 310 UL 340 CL 260 CL 290 CL 310 CL 340 CL 360 CL 380 RS 350 RS 390 RS 420 RS 460 OM 350 OM 390 OM 420 OM 460 OM 500 OM 540 OM 590
2.00m 2.30m 2.50m 2.80m 2.40m 2.60m 2.90m 3.10m 3.40m 2.60m 2.90m 3.10m 3.40m 3.60m 3.80m 3.50m 3.90m 4.20m 4.60m 3.50m 3.90m 4.20m 4.60m 5.00m 5.40m 5.90m
1.17m 1.31m 1.52m 1.52m 1.51m 1.51m 1.51m 1.75m 1.71m 1.71m 1.71m 1.71m 1.71m 1.71m 1.71m 1.85m 1.85m 2.08m 2.08m 1.91m 1.85m 2.10m 2.10m 2.28m 2.38m 2.44m
15 kgs 17 kgs 22 kgs 26 kgs 25 kgs 28 kgs 36 kgs 44 kgs 49 kgs 40 kgs 44 kgs 50 kgs 61 kgs 66 kgs 71 kgs 85 kgs 90 kgs 106 kgs 115 kgs 92 kgs 112 kgs 140 kgs 170 kgs 310 kgs 340 kgs 380 kgs
Infl Infl Infl Infl Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
Horizon 2.3 Tender 2.5 Tender 2.7 Tender 3.0 Tender 3.3 RIB 3.35 Cat 4.3 Cat 3.6 Tender 3.8 Tender 4.2 RIB 4.3 Tender 5.2 RIB 5.8 RIB 6.2 RIB 6.6 RIB 7.5 RIB
2.30m 2.50m 2.70m 3.00m 3.30m 3.35m 4.30m 3.60m 3.80m 4.20m 4.30m 5.20m 5.80m 6.20m 6.60m 7.50m
1.26m 1.26m 1.50m 1.68m 1.74m 1.70m 2.00m 1.70m 1.80m 1.86m 1.96m 2.20m 2.45m 2.45m 2.70m 2.93m
29 kgs Infl 35 kgs Infl 52 kgs Infl 51 kgs Infl 100 kgs GRP 65 kgs Infl 100 kgs Infl 70 kgs Infl 120 kgs GRP 200 kgs GRP 195 kgs GRP 350 kgs GRP 450 kgs GRP 600 kgs GRP 670 kgs GRP 1100 kgs GRP
JP Ribs Custom 800
8.00m 2.90m
GRP
CAB
Lancer T230 T280 RT 230 RT 280 M300 M370 M470 M520 U380 U470 RS 340 RU 340 RS 395 RU 470 RU 540 P390 P450 P520 P600 RWC 1400
2.30m 1.38m 2.80m 1.52m 2.50m 1.49m 2.80m 1.50m 3.00m 1.52m 3.70m 1.68m 4.70m 2.00m 5.20m 2.02m 3.80m 1.82m 4.70m 2.08m 3.40m 1.62m 3.40m 1.62m 3.99m 1.66m 4.70m 2.08m 5.40m 2.08m 3.90m 1.76m 4.50m 1.93m 5.20m 2.14m 6.00m 2.44m 13.90m 3.96m
Infl Infl Alloy Alloy Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Infl Infl Infl Infl GRP
OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP CC CC OP OP OP OP CC
182 | RIB ISSUE 3
17 kgs 21 kgs 37.5 kgs 33 kgs 27 kgs 34 kgs 44 kgs 50 kgs 80 kgs 72 kgs 72 kgs 95 kgs 197 kgs 220 kgs 101kgs 126kgs 171 kgs 219kgs
CC CC CC CC CC CC CO CA
DI DI DI DI DI DI OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP CC CC CC CC CC CC CC DI DI DI OP OP OP OP OP SC/OP OP SC CC CC CC CC CC
RL 360 RL 440 RL 440A RD 570 RD 550 RD 600 RC 650 RD 750 RD 850 RLAN 1400
3.60m 1.68m 4.40m 2.00m 4.40m 2.00m 5.70m 2.20m 5.50m 2.20m 6.00m 2.20m 6.42m 2.39m 7.50m 2.75m 8.50m 2.80m 13.40m 4.38m
108 kgs GRP 210 kgs GRP 200kgs Alloy 270 kgs GRP 395 kgs GRP 270 kgs GRP 610 kgs GRP 2560kgs GRP 1300kgs GRP 6000kgs GRP
OP CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CAB CAB
Maxxon CS-230 CS-270 CS-300 CS-330 CS-360 CS-390 CS-420 DG230 CS-230ST Ribmax 240 Ribmax 250 Ribmax 270 Ribmax 310 Ribmax 380 Ribmax 410
2.20m 2.70m 3.00m 3.30m 3.60m 3.90m 4.20m 2.30m 2.30m 2.42m 2.53m 2.87m 3.07m 3.79m 4.05m
26 kgs 39 kgs 41 kgs 45 kgs 60 kgs 65 kgs 68 kgs 26 kgs 26 kgs 39 kgs 43 kgs 50 kgs 58 kgs 98 kgs 110 kgs
OP OP OP OP OP OP OP DI DI OP OP OP OP CC CC
1.31m 1.51m 1.51m 1.51m 1.67m 1.67m 1.81m 1.31m 1.31m 1.59m 1.55m 1.54m 1.59m 1.76m 1.91m
Naiad 2.5 Tender 3.0 Tender 3.5 Tender 3.8 Tender 4.3 Tender 4.8 Tender 4.3 Scout 4.8 Scout 5.3 Scout 5.8 Scout 5.3 Sportline 5.5 Sportline 5.8 Sportline 5.5 SY Outboard 7.2 SY Jet 7.3 Twin Outboard 7.8 SY Sterndrive 8.5 Twin Outboard 10.5 SY Twin Jet
2.50m 1.45m 3.00m 1.60m 3.50m 1.60m 3.80m 2.05m 4.30m 2.15m 4.80m 2.15m 4.30m 2.20m 4.80m 2.20m 5.30m 2.20m 5.80m 2.20m 5.30m 2.20m 5.50m 2.30m 5.80m 2.20m 5.5om 2.20m 7.20m 2.90m 7.30m 2.70m 7.80m 2.55m 8.50m 3.00m 10.50m 3.50m
Nautic Star 7.5 Work RIB 7.5 River RIB 7.8 Patrol RIB
7.50m 2.80m 7.50m 2.80m 7.80m 2.90m
Novurania DL 335 DL 360 DL 400 DL 430 DL 460 DL 550 Equator 500 Equator 540 Customline CL600 Customline CL650 Customline CL700 Customline CL750 Catamaran Series 20 Catamaran Series 24 Catamaran Series 28 LX Series 600 LX Series 650 LX Series 700 LX Series 750 Launch 600 Launch 650 Launch 700 Launch 750
3.40m 3.60m 4.03m 4.28m 4.57m 5.50m 4.83m 5.40m 6.00m 6.50m 7.00m 7.50m 6.10m 7.16m 8.50m 6.00m 6.50m 7.31m 7.50m 6.00m 6.50m 7.00m 7.50m
1.60m 1.68m 1.79m 1.86m 2.20m 2.33m 2.10m 2.10m 2.33m 2.33m 2.33m 2.33m 2.62m 2.62m 3.20m 2.74m 2.74m 2.74m 2.74m 2.70m 2.70m 2.70m 2.70m
Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP
Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy 2100kgs Alloy 2700kgs Alloy 2100kgs Alloy 3000kgs Alloy 6600kgs Alloy 60 kgs 110 kgs 130 kgs 130 kgs
OP OP OP OP OP OP CC CC CC CC Cab Cab Cab OP CC Cab CC Cab CC
Alloy CAB Alloy CAB Alloy CAB 193 kgs 193 kgs 204 kgs 217 kgs 362 kgs 386 kgs
GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP 1406kgs GRP 1451kgs GRP 1633kgs GRP 1723kgs GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP
CC CC CC CC CC CC SC SC CC CC CC CC CO CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC
Chase Series 19 Chase Series 23 Chase Series 27 Chase Series 31 Chase Series 38 Espada Series 24 Espada Series 30 Espada Series 40 X Series 33 X Series 36 X Series 41 Cabin Series 36 Cabin Series 41
5.80m 2.32m 7.0m 2.57m 8.35m 2.67m 9.51m 2.97m 11.60m 3.00m
10.97m 3.40m 12.49m 3.40m 10.97m 3.40m 12.49m 3.40m
GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP 5656kgs GRP 6132kgs GRP 6010kgs GRP 6486kgs GRP
CC CC CC CC CC SC CC CC CC CC CC CAB CAB
Naiad (Kirby) 6.8m 9.0m 10.0m 10.5m 11.3m 13.0m 13.5m 14.0m
6.80m 9.00m 10.0m 10.5m 11.3m 13.2m 13.8m 14.0m
Protector ProJet 5.5 CC
6.10m 2.40m 780 kgs GRP 5.50m 2.40m 350 kgs GRP
CC CC
6.5 CC 7.5 CC 8.5 CC 10.5 CC 12.5 CC 850 Cabin 900 Cabin 1100 Cabin Cabin SL 10.5 Cabin SL 11.5 Cabin SL 12.5
6.60m 2.40m 7.50m 2.88m 8.50m 2.88m 10.50m 12.50m 3.60m 8.75m 2.88m 9.05m 2.90m 11.00m 3.20m 10.50m 3.60m 11.50m 3.60m 12.50m 3.60m
1100kgs GRP 1650kgs GRP 1850kgs GRP 4500kgs GRP 5000kgs GRP 2617kgs GRP 2750kgs GRP 5800kgs GRP 5800kgs GRP 6500kgs GRP 6500kgs GRP
CC CC CC CC CC CAB CAB CAB CAB CAB CAB
Promarine PW-230 IF-230 PB-230 AL-230 AL-265 AL-300 AL-330 AL-380
2.30m 2.30m 2.30m 2.30m 2.65m 3.00m 3.30m 3.80m
1.26m 1.30m 1.26m 1.26m 1.51m 1.51m 1.51m 1.75m
39.5 kgs Infl 35.5 kgs Infl 33 kgs Infl 41.5 kgs Infl 41.5 kgs Infl 58.5 kgs Infl 62 kgs Infl 87 kgs Infl
DI DI DI DI DI OP OP OP
Quicksilver Dinghy 200 Dinghy 240 Dynamic 250 Dynamic 270 Dynamic 300 Ultra Light 220 Ultra Light 250 Air Deck Deluxe 220 Air Deck Deluxe 250 Air Deck Deluxe 290 Air Ceck Deluxe 320 Air Deck Fishing 290 Air Deck Fishing 320 Sport 250 Enduro Sport 290 Enduro Sport 320 Enduro Sport 365 XS Sport 415 XS Adventure 250 Enduro Adventure 290 Enduro Adventure 320 Enduro Adventure 365 XS Heavy Duty 365 XS Heavy Duty 415 XS Heavy Duty 470 XS Ocean Runner 290 Ocean Runner 340 Ocean Runner 420
2.00m 2.40m 2.50m 2.70m 3.00m 2.20m 2.40m 2.20m 2.53m 2.90m 3.20m 2.90m 3.20m 2.50m 2.90m 3.20m 3.65m 4.15m 2.50m 2.90m 3.20m 3.65m 3.65m 4.15m 4.70m 2.90m 3.40m 4.20m
1.25m 1.54m 1.45m 1.45m 1.60m 1.52m 1.52m 1.54m 1.54m 1.54m 1.54m 1.54m 1.54m 1.54m 1.54m 1.54m 1.75m 1.88m 1.54m 1.54m 1.54m 1.75m 1.75m 1.88m 2.16m 1.62m 1.76m 1.92m
20 kgs 22 kgs 35 kgs 39 kgs 51 kgs 30 kga 35 kgs 41 kgs 40 kgs 43 kgs 46 kgs 43 kgs 49 kgs 52 kgs 57 kgs 62 kgs 100 kgs 120 kgs 52 kgs 57 kgs 62 kgs 105 kgs 100 kgs 120 kgs 160 kgs 65 kgs 80 kgs 120 kgs
DI DI DI DI DI DI DI DI DI OP OP OP OP DI OP OP OP OP DI OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP
2.6m 3.0m 3.2m 3.3m 4.0m 4.1m 4.1m 4.0m
Alloy CAB Alloy CAB Alloy CAB Alloy CAB Alloy CAB Alloy CAB Alloy CAB Alloy CAB
Infl Infl GRP GRP GRP Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl GRP GRP GRP
RIB LISTINGS 2016 BRAND/MODEL
LOA BEAM WGHT HULL TYPE
Salthouse Catalyst 45 CAB
14.00m 4.80m 5500 kgs
GRP
Sacs Strider S700 Strider S780 Strider S900 Strider 11 Strider 12 ESSE R Strider 13 Gran Coupe Strider 15 Strider 18 Strider 19
6.95m 2.95m 7.80m 3.06m 9.00m 3.14m 11.00m 3.73m 12.30m 3.60m 13.01m 3.92m 15.03m 4.50m 16.83m 5.16m 18.10m 5.30m
CC CC CC CAB CAB CAB CAB CAB CAB
Scorpion Sport 65 Sport 75 Sport 81 Serket 87 Strike
6.5m 7.50m 8.25m 8.75m 9.00m
2.60m 2.75m 2.75m 2.75m 2.78m
GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP Alloy 1100kgs GRP 1305kgs GRP 1325kgs GRP 1650kgs GRP 1450kgs GRP
CC CC CC CC CC
Selene 97 Sting
9.75m 2.75m 1960kgs GRP 10.00m 2.75m 2250kgs GRP
Sealegs 6.1m RIB 7.1m RIB 7.7m RIB 7.7m RIB
6.13m 7.13m 7.74m 7.74m
2.46m 2.61m 2.61m 2.61m
1150kgs Alloy CC 1390kgs Alloy CC 1900kgs Alloy CA 1500kgs Alloy CC
Sirocco Air Hull 2.2 Air Hull 2.6 Air Hull 3.1 Air Hull 3.5 Air Deck/Slatted 2.3 Air Deck/Slatted 2.6 2.5 GRP 2.7 GRP 3.1 GRP 3.5 GRP 2.4 Alloy 2.7 Alloy 3.1 Alloy 3.4 Alloy 4.1 Alloy
2.20m 2.60m 3.10m 3.50m 2.30m 2.60m 2.50m 2.70m 3.10m 3.50m 2.40m 2.70m 3.10m 3.40m 4.10m
1.32m 1.50m 1.66m 1.68m 1.32m 1.40m 1.47m 1.65m 1.50m 1.70m 1.46m 1.57m 1.55m 1.55m 2.10m
26 kgs 34 kgs 36 kgs 47 kgs 22 kgs 25 kgs 42 kgs 50 kgs 58 kgs 61 kgs 34 kgs 47 kgs 56 kgs 60 kgs 110 kgs
Smuggler Strata 450 Strata 490 Strata 520 Strata 540 Strata 550 Strata 600 Strata 630 Strata 670 Strata 750 Strata 750 Cabin Strata 850 Strata 900 Strata 1100 Strata Cabin Strata 770 Amphibious Strata 770C Amphibious
4.50m 2.40m 4.90m 2.40m 5.20m 2.40m 5.40m 2.40m 5.50m 2.40m 6.00m 2.40m 6.30m 2.40m 6.70mm2.40m 7.50m 2.80m 7.50m 2.80m 8.50m 3.00m 9.00 m 3.00m 11.00m 3.30m 9-14m 3.30m 7.70m 2.80m 7.70m 2.80m
430 kgs GRP 430 kgs GRP 430 kgs GRP 1050kgs GRP 500 kgs GRP 1050kgs GRP 1050kgs GRP 1050kgs GRP 1600kgs GRP GRP 2100kgs GRP 2100kgs GRP 3100kgs GRP NA GRP NA GRP NA GRP
CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CAB CC CC CC CAB CC CAB
Southern Pacific Shearwater 260 Shearwater 280 Shearwater 310 Shearwater 340
2.60m 2.79m 3.09m 3.39m
30 kgs 35 kgs 38 kgs 45 kgs
OP OP OP OP
1.59m 1.60m 1.61m 1.61m
Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl GRP GRP GRP GRP Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
CC CAB
DI DI OP OP DI DI DI DI OP OP DI OP OP OP OP
Shearwater 260 Slide On Shearwater 280 Slide On Shearwater 310 Slide On Shearwater 340 Slide On Puffin 240 Puffin 260 Cormorant 390 Cormorant 430 Cormorant 470 Cormorant 490 Cormorant 550 350 Dive Vortex 590 Vortex 630 Vortex 680 Vortex 750
2.60m 2.79m 3.09m 3.39m 2.40m 2.60m 3.90m 4.30m 4.70m 4.90m 5.50m 3.50m 5.90m 6.30m 6.75m 7.50m
1.59m 1.60m 1.61m 1.61m 1.35m 1.35m 1.85m 1.85m 1.85m 2.14m 2.14m 1.66m 2.55m 2.55m 2.55m 2.75m
35 kgs Alloy 41 kgs Alloy 44 kgs Alloy 52 kgs Alloy 24 kgs Alloy 27 kgs Alloy 98 kgs Alloy 105 kgs Alloy 113 kgs Alloy 223 kgs GRP 245 kgs GRP 65 kgs Alloy 930 kgs GRP 1000kgs GRP 1075 kgs GRP 1200 kgs GRP
OP OP OP OP OP OP CC/SC/OP CC/SC/OP CC/SC/OP CC/SC CC/SC OP CC CC CC CC
Swift Tender 2.4 Tender 2.6 Tender 2.9 Tender 3.1
2.40m 2.60m 2.90m 3.10m
1.44m 1.55m 1.55m 1.55m
37 kgs 42 kgs 45 kgs 49 kgs
DI DI OP OP
Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
Maxi 3.4 Maxi 3.6 Maxi 3.75 Mirage 3.6 Mirage/Explorer 3.8 Mirage/Explorer 4.0 Mirage/Explorer 4.3 Mirage/Explorer 4.5 Mirage/Explorer 4.7 Mirage/Explorer 5.1 Sea Ranger 5.5 Sea Ranger 6.0 Sea Ranger 6.5 Sea Ranger 7.0 Sea Ranger 7.5
3.40m 3.60m 3.75m 3.60m 3.80m 4.00m 4.30m 4.50m 4.70m 5.10m 5.50m 6.00m 6.50m 7.00m 7.50m
1.70m 1.70m 1.70m 1.77m 1.77m 2.00m 2.00m 2.00m 2.00m 2.22m 2.22m 2.50m 2.50m 2.88m 3.10m
56 kgs 59 kgs 63 kgs 115 kgs 130 kgs 140 kgs 150 kgs 160 kgs 180 kgs 250 kgs 350 kgs 490 kgs 550 kgs 650 kgs 750 kgs
Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
OP OP OP CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC
Takacat Sport T220S Sport T240S Sport T260S Sport T300S Sport T340S Lite T300L Lite T340L Explorer T340E Explorer T420E
2.20m 2.40m 2.60m 3.00m 3.40m 3.00m 3.40m 3.40m 4.20m
1.40m 1.40m 1.65m 1.65m 1.65m 1.55m 1.55m 1.85m 2.05m
22 kgs 24 kgs 28 kgs 32 kgs 37 kgs 31 kgs 35 kgs 64 kgs 108kgs
Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl Infl
OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP OP
Terminator Tender 240 Tender 280 Tender 330 Tender 350 Sport 390 Leisure 430 Leisure 480
2.40m 2.80m 3.30m 3.50m 3.90m 4.30m 4.80m
1.50m 1.60m 1.70m 1.70m 1.70m 2.00m 2.05m
28 kgs 37 kgs 55 kgs 65 kgs 90 kgs 165 kgs 205 kgs
GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP GRP
DI OP OP OP OP CC CC
Walker Bay Odyssey 240AF/SF Odyssey 270AF/PF Odyssey 310AF/PF Generation 340 DLX Generation 360 DLX Generation 400 DLX Generation 450 DLX Superlight 270 Superlight 310 Genesis 270 FTL Genesis 310 FTL Genesis 310 FT/FTD
2.40m 2.70m 3.10m 3.42m 3.63m 4.00m 4.50m 2.70m 3.10m 2.70m 3.10m 3.10m
1.53m 1.54m 1.54m 1.82m 1.83m 1.97m 2.14m 1.51m 1.51m 1.62m 1.65m 1.62m
22 kgs 25 kgs 28 kgs 206 kgs 220 kgs 259 kgs 287 kgs 31 kgs 44 kgs 50 kgs 57 kgs 81 kgs
Infl Infl Infl GRP GRP GRP GRP Infl Infl Infl Infl GRP
DI DI OP SC SC SC SC OP OP OP OP SC
Genesis 340 FT/FTD Odyssey 325ST/STX Odyssey 365ST/STX
3.40m 1.65m 103 kgs GRP 3.25m 1.63m 111 kgs GRP 3.65m 1.70m 143 kgs GRP
SC SC/OP SC/OP
Wavebreak 3.8 OB CC 3.8 Weber Jet 3.8 Weber Jet Sport 3.8 OB Open 4.5 Weber Jet 4.5 Weber Jet Sport 4.5 Optimax Jet 4.5 OB CC 4.5 OB Open 4.5 OB Sport 4.9 Weber Jet CC 4.9 Weber Jet Sport 5.0 Optimax Jet 4.9 OB CC 4.9 OB Open 4.9 OB Sport 6.8m Offshore 8m Offshore 11m Blue Water
3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 3.75m 4.5m 4.5m 4.5m 4.5m 4.5m 4.5m 4.9m 4.9m 4.9m 4.9m 4.9m 4.9m 6.8m 8m 11m
1.9m 1.9m 1.9m 1.9m 1.9m 1.9m 2.0m 1.9m 1.9m 1.9m 1.9m 1.9m 2.0m 1.9m 1.9m 1.9m 2.5m 2.5m 3.8m
150 kgs 360 kgs 360 kgs 120 kgs 390 kgs 390 kgs 510 kgs 170 kgs 140 kgs 180 kgs 410 kgs 430 kgs 540 kgs 195 kgs 170 kgs 210 kgs
CC CC CAB OP CC CAB CAB CC OP CAB CC CAB CAB CC OP CAB CAB CAB CAB
Williams 285 Jet/Turbojet 325 Turbojet 385 Turbojet 445 Turbojet 445 Dieseljet 505 Dieseljet 565 Dieseljet 625 Dieseljet
2.85m 3.30m 3.85m 4.45m 4.45m 5.05m 5.65m 6.25m
1.69m 1.72m 1.76m 1.92m 2.02m 2.02m 2.35m 2.35m
275 kgs GRP 315 kgs GRP 360 kgs GRP 435 kgs GRP 840 kgs GRP 880 kgs GRP 1060kgs GRP 1250 kgs GRP
CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC
Zodiac Cadet 200/Zoom Cadet 230 Zoom Cadet 240 Cadet 260/Zoom Cadet 285 Cadet 310/Zoon Cadet 340 Cadet RIB 260 Cadet RIB 290 Cadet RIB 310 Cadet RIB 340 Cadet Compact 250 Cadet Compact 300 Fastroller 285 Fastroller 325 Fastroller 360 Futura MK 11 CFR/ALU Futura MK11 FR/ALU Futura MK3 FR/ALU Classic Mk1 Classic Mk2 Classic Mk2 Zoom SP 350 Zoom SP 400 Zoom SP 450 Bayrunner 310 Bayrunner 340 Bayrunner 420 Bayrunner 500 Bayrunner 550 Bayrunner 650 Yachtline Delux 340 Yachtline Delux 380 Yachtline Delux 420 Yachtline Delux 470 Pro Classic 420 Pro Classic 500 Pro Classic 550 Pro Classic 650 Pro Classic 750 Pro Racing 500 Pro Racing 550 Pro Touring 500 Pro Touring 550 Pro Open 550 Pro Open 650 Medline 500 Medline 540 Medline 580 N-Zo 600 N-Zo 680 N-Zo 700 N-Zo 760
2.00m 2.30m 2.40m 2.60m 2.85m 3.10m 3.40m 2.60m 2.90m 3.10m 3.40m 2.50m 3.00m 2.85m 3.25m 3.60m 3.70m 4.10m 4.50m 3.50m 3.80m 4.20m 3.50m 4.00m 4.50m 3.10m 3.40m 4.20m 4.70m 5.50m 6.50m 3.40m 3.80m 4.20m 4.70m 4.20m 4.70m 5.20m 6.30m 7.50m 4.70m 5.20m 4.70m 5.20m 5.50m 6.50m 5.00m 5.40m 6.30m 5.99m 6.80m 6.99m 7.60m
1.54m 1.54m 1.54m 1.60m 1.60m 1.60m 1.79m 1.62m 1.56m 1.60m 1.72m 1.56m 1.56m 1.68m 1.68m 1.74m 1.99m 1.99m 2.05m 2.30m 2.55m 2.95m 2.40m 1.92m 1.92m 1.68m 1.72m 1.90m 2.05m 2.24m 2.50m 1.77m 1.77m 1.86m 2.05m 1.90m 2.05m 2.20m 2.50m 2.90m 2.05m 2.20m 2.05m 2.20m 2.50m 2.50m 2.20m 2.24m 2.54m 2.54m 2.54m 3.21m 3.04m
22 kgs Infl 27 kgs Infl 26 kgs Infl 33 kgs Infl 39 kgs Infl 42 kgs Infl 52 kgs Infl 52 kgs GRP 71 kgs GRP 65 kgs GRP 78 kgs GRP 40 kgs GRP 48 kgs GRP 35 kgs Infl 38 kgs Infl 44 kgs Infl 72 kgs Infl 75 kgs Infl 81 kgs Infl 64 kgs Infl 77 kgs Infl 87 kgs Infl 65 kgs Infl 85 kgs Infl 96 kgs Infl 89 kgs GRP 97 kgs GRP 181 kgs GRP 230 kgs GRP 315 kgs GRP 570 kgs GRP 193 kgs GRP 218 kgs GRP 273 kgs GRP 390 kgs GRP 181 kgs GRP 230 kgs GRP 315 kgs GRP 570 kgs GRP 860 kgs GRP 230 kgs GRP 315 kgs GRP 230 kgs GRP 315 kgs GRP 440 kgs GRP 670 kgs GRP 352 kgs GRP 404 kgs GRP 733 kgs GRP 930 kgs GRP 1080kgs GRP 1489kgs GRP 1530kgs GRP
DI DI DI DI DI OP OP DI OP OP OP DI OP DI OP OP CC SC SC OP OP OP OP OP OP SC SC SC CC SC SC SC SC SC SC SC CC CC CC CC SC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CC CAB CC
Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy Alloy
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