Fusion Marine AC40 Chase RIB: The Raptor

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The Raptor Fusion Marine AC40 Chase RIB

A sleek, state-of-the-art 11meter chase RIB for the Americas Cup 40 was unveiled in Auckland this week.

It was constructed by Auckland based Fusion Marine Boat Builders in Silverdale, New Zealand.

This video showcases the twin stepped hull design and propelled by twin Yamaha 300 hp outboards. This Rigid Inflatable Boat reaches speeds up to 55.2 knots or 102 km/hr.

Tailored to meet the specific demands of the AC40 fleet for upcoming youth and women’s regattas, this RIB meets the rigorous standards which every chase boat must meet.

This video was published on the Boating New Zealand YouTube channel.

Here’s another video of America’s Cup RIBs.

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NEOM Firefighting and SAR RIBs by ASIS 2024

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

NEOM Receives its First 2 ASIS RIBs

This under-one-minute video showcases an impressive 12 meter fire fighting Rigid Inflatable Boat by ASIS.

NEOM represents a forthcoming urban development initiated by Saudi Arabia in Tabuk. Spearheaded by Crown Prince Bin Salman since its inception in 2017.

The site is at the northern tip of the Red Sea, due east of Egypt across the Gulf of Aqaba and south of Jordan.

This video was published on the ASIS Boats – Aces of the Sea YouTube channel.

You get to see more videos of this brand here at RIBsONLY.com.

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Williams SOLAS 565 RIB Detailed Walkthrough

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

SOLAS 565 RIB tested on the Williams’ Test Lake

This video takes you on a guided tour on board the DieselJet SOLAS 565, a high-end super yacht tender.

SOLAS stands for Safety Of Live at SEA. It’s a convention generally regarded as the most important of all international treaties concerning the safety of merchant ships. It showcases in detail all the adjustments needed to be SOLAS-proof.

This jet-driven SOLAS-compliant Rigid Inflatable Boat is a “rebuilt” standard DieselJet 565 tender designed specifically for yachts exceeding 500GT.

The company offers two more Solas RIBS: the 505 and the 625.

I’ve posted more Williams jet tenders videos here on RIBsONLY.com for your information on this brand.

This video was published on the Williams Jet Tenders YouTube channel.

Specs

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Build of Chaterina D Rescue RIB

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The Chaterina D Rescue RIB is a Sight to See

Over the upcoming years, the KNRM will retire its Atlantic 75 rescue boats after years of dedicated service, often under demanding conditions.

This inaugural rescue Rigid Inflatable Boat will commence operations this year (2024) under the auspices of KNRM Vlieland.

Following suit, each subsequent step will witness the systematic replacement of all Atlantic 75-class rescue boats with the advanced Chaterina D model.

This Rescue RIB has an aluminium hull and has a wider deck space than the Atlantic 75.

Thank you to the KNRM and all other rescue services for watching our backs.

This video was published on the KNRM YouTube channel.

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Zodiac X10CC Official Reveal 2024

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The All New Zodiac X10CC

A 10-meter center console Rigid Inflatable Boat combining the advantages and characteristics of RIBs and rigid boats. It can have up to 20 people on board.

This video shows the renderings of this new model by Zodiac.

Though I like the looks of this Zodiac X10CC, I find myself pondering the authenticity of this vessel’s classification as a true RIB.

Its design appears notably distinct from their other RIB models.

They assert that equipped with 2 x 400 hp Mercury outboards, it boasts a consumption rate of merely 3 liters per nautical mile.

Yet, as it’s often the case, critical parameters remain undisclosed, leaving room for scrutiny regarding the veracity of this claim.

The weight/power ratio means it consumes 30% less fuel than a rigid boat of the same size.

Its 760-liter fuel tank gives it a range of around 250 nautical miles.

On their site I found these prices (April 2024):
Starting price is € 139 000.
Equipped and motorized: € 281 278 ex VAT, including the hard-top and several options, 2 engines Mercury 300 hp outboards and joystick (without freight cost).
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This video was published on the Zodiac Nautic YouTube channel

Specs and Rendering

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