Impressive ZAR 13 RIB Walkthrough With Twin 600 hp

October 01 2026October 01 2026 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Amazing ZAR 13: Two Cabins, 50+ Knots, and Stern Tender Garage

The Rigid Inflatable Boat ZAR 13 has a spacious white cockpit with three driver seats, twin Mercury V12 600 outboards, two large displays, joystick control, and a well-equipped helm.

Below deck are two cabins, with the owner’s cabin positioned forward and a second sleeping area that can accommodate children or another couple.

Further aft, the galley includes an induction hob, sink, large refrigerator, and additional storage, with space available for an optional ice maker.

The cockpit of this ZAR 13 opens into a large lounging area with convertible sunbeds, while the twin 600 hp engines provide a top speed of more than 50 knots.

One of the more practical features is the large garage built into the stern, designed to carry a tender while keeping the main deck clear.

Wide side decks provide easy access to the bow, where a generous seating and lounging area offers enough space for several people.

An optional bimini can provide shade forward, while the overall layout keeps movement around the boat practical and straightforward.

This video was published on the ZAR FORMENTI YouTube channel.

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Rough-sea Training Learning to Decide Under Pressure

September 29 2026October 02 2026 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Training awareness and anticipation in challenging sea states

What happens to our ability to observe, decide, and act when conditions at sea become more demanding?

Philippe spent a day training in rough seas with a friend, focusing on how to adapt when the environment increases the pressure. The aim was not to seek excitement, but to use real-world conditions as a practical learning environment.

Throughout the day, the focus was on reading the sea state, anticipating what might happen next, maintaining situational awareness, and making sound decisions as conditions changed.

The objective was simple: gradually learn to remain alert, observe, decide, and act, while continuing to use existing skills effectively when the maritime environment becomes more challenging.

This video was published on the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée YouTube channel which I like very much.

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Highfield Boats: Inside Its RIB Production in China

September 25 2026September 25 2026 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Inside Production in China

Highfield Boats gives a behind-the-scenes look at its headquarters and RIB production operation in Weihai, China.

The video shows the people, facilities and manufacturing processes behind one of the best-known names in the rigid inflatable boat market.

Highfield’s Weihai base plays a central role in the production of its aluminium RIBs, bringing key stages of construction and finishing together at one location.

Rather than focusing only on completed boats, the video offers a broader view of how Highfield Boats operates behind the scenes.

It connects RIB manufacturing with the teams responsible for production, organisation and worldwide distribution.

For anyone interested in how modern aluminium RIBs are built, this provides a useful look inside Highfield’s production base in China.

This video was published on the Highfield Boats YouTube channel.

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Pirelli 44 Ducati Edition Limited to Just 26 RIBs

September 24 2026September 25 2026 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Pirelli 44 Ducati Edition: 1,500 hp RIB Revealed

The Pirelli 44 Ducati Edition brings Ducati into boating for the first time, combining the existing Pirelli RIB platform with several Ducati-inspired details.

The project uses triple Mercury Racing 500R outboards, producing 1,500 hp, while Ducati engineers contributed to aerodynamic elements around the engine installation.

Developed from the Pirelli 42 platform, the 44 gains additional length and introduces revised exterior lines, together with changes intended to improve stability.

Its Ducati connection includes a dedicated matt red finish inspired by the Superleggera Centenario, unique graphics, specific materials and several details developed for this version.

Production will be limited to 26 boats, reflecting the collaboration between Pirelli, SACS Tecnorib and Ducati around performance-focused design and engineering.

This video was published on THE BOAT SHOW YouTube channel.

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Nuova Jolly Prince 33 CC Indeep Test – The Sea Team

September 21 2026September 24 2026 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Nuova Jolly Prince 33 CC Test With Real Speed and Fuel Data

Off Catania, the Nuova Jolly Prince 33 CC was tested with twin Mercury Racing 400 V10 outboards in realistic summer operating conditions.

The boat carried half a tank of fuel, a full water tank, normal equipment, and a hull that had already spent three months afloat.

A 70 cm long swell, with roughly six seconds between waves, provided a useful test of ride behaviour, stability, acceleration, and fuel consumption.

The Nuova Jolly hull stayed composed through head, following, and beam seas, while the tubes supported the boat and the sharp bow reduced impact through the swell.

During the acceleration run, the Nuova Jolly Prince 33 CC reached 56 knots at 6,000 rpm, while the owner reported 63 knots at 6,600 rpm in calm water.

Test Conditions

Test data	Value
Engines	2 × Mercury Racing 400
Engine configuration	V10
Displacement	5.7 litres each
Fuel load	50%
Water tank	Full
Equipment	Normal summer cruising equipment aboard
Hull condition	Three months continuously in the water
Wave height	Approximately 70 cm
Wave period	Approximately 6 seconds
Trim system	Mercury Active Trim
Steering	Steer-by-wire

Performance Data

RPM	Speed	Fuel consumption	Fuel economy	Notes
650	3.3 kn	3.9 l/h per engine	—	Displacement speed
1,200	6.9 kn	8.2 l/h per engine	—	—
1,700	8 kn	—	—	Not yet planing
2,100	12.8–13 kn	18 l/h per engine	—	Transition onto plane
2,500	18 kn	21 l/h per engine	—	Consumption initially around 24 l/h
—	22 kn	26 l/h per engine	Slightly above 1 l/nm	Full-load condition
3,500	28 kn	—	1.3 l/nm per engine	Faster cruising speed
3,700	32 kn	44 l/h per engine	1.4 l/nm per engine	—
4,000	34 kn	55 l/h per engine	—	Turning through the swell
4,450	38 kn	—	—	—
4,800	41 kn	83 l/h per engine	—	—
5,000	43 kn	100 l/h per engine	—	—
—	44 kn	100 l/h per engine	—	Beam sea
—	47 kn	120 l/h per engine	—	Full throttle
—	49–50 kn	121 l/h per engine	—	Trim increased
6,000	54 kn	122 l/h per engine	—	During acceleration
6,000	56 kn	123 l/h per engine	—	Standing-start acceleration run
6,600	63 kn	—	—	Owner-reported speed in calm water

Acceleration Run

Sequence	Recorded speed
Start	0 kn
1	12 kn
2	20 kn
3	25 kn
4	30 kn
5	35 kn
6	40 kn
7	43 kn
8	50 kn
9	52 kn
10	53 kn
11	54 kn
12	55 kn
Final	56 kn at 6,000 rpm

This video was published on The Sea Team YouTube channel.

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