RIB Brand Finder Puts RIB Knowledge in Your Pocket

October 05 2026October 05 2026 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

RIB Brand Finder: Instant Access to RIB Brand Information

You are at a boat show and a RIB catches your eye. You know don’t know what the brand stands for. Or you are visiting a dealer, looking at a used RIB, or simply discussing one with friends.

That is exactly where the new RIBsONLY Brand Finder app comes in.

Enter a brand and your smartphone gives you direct access to the information already published on RIBsONLY.com: boat tests, reviews, videos, new models, and technical details.

No digging through many years of articles. Just the information you need, when you need it.

Add the RIB Brand Finder to your smartphone home screen and take RIBsONLY Brand Finder app with you. iPhone users can do this via Safari (help site).

The Brand Finder is another step in turning RIBsONLY.com into a practical global RIB knowledge platform, alongside the Complete RIB Guide and RIB Rental.

Highfield North American Dealer Meeting – Chicago 2026

October 03 2026October 04 2026 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Highfield Took Its Dealer Meeting to Chicago

Highfield Boats just dropped a short recap video from its 2026 North American Dealer Meeting, and this year the crew moved the party to Chicago.

For years the event lived in Cadillac, Michigan, close to the factory. It simply got too big.

The video itself is quick and upbeat.

You see dealers and partners from the US and Canada mingling, checking out new RIBs, and generally having a good time on the water. Think networking, product demos, a dinner, and the usual competitive cornhole.

Nothing deep here, just a thank you to the people who sell their boats. Still, a nice look at a brand that keeps growing.

This video was published on the Highfield Boats YouTube channel.

Highfield is a brand that also produces many videos. I made a broad selection here for you to enjoy.

Proud to share that Highfield is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

Ranieri Cayman 41.0 Reaches 44 Knots With 700 hp

October 02 2026October 04 2026 Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

This Ranieri Cayman Offers Space, Speed and Long-Range Comfort

The Ranieri Cayman 41.0 Hard Top shows how far a modern maxi RIB can go in combining performance, comfort and genuine cruising ability.

At almost 12 metres long and 3.80 metres wide, it offers generous deck space, excellent stability and surprisingly spacious accommodation below deck.

Ranieri International uses its patented Cockpit Shock Absorber system to reduce impacts and vibrations, while the large hard top provides welcome protection around the helm and cockpit.

Aft, the dining area converts into a large sunbed, while the galley includes an induction hob, sink and 75-litre refrigerator.

Below deck are two sleeping areas, plenty of storage and a separate bathroom.

Power comes from twin Suzuki DF350 outboards, delivering 700 hp through contra-rotating dual propellers.

The stepped hull accelerates strongly, cruises efficiently at around 30 knots and reaches approximately 44 knots.

The result is a fast, refined RIB designed for much more than day trips.

This Ranieri Cayman video was published on THE BOAT SHOW YouTube channel.

Watch more videos of this Italian brand on RIBsONLY.com: The Italian Ranieri International.

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Impressive ZAR 13 RIB Walkthrough With Twin 600 hp

October 01 2026October 04 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.

If the ZAR Formenti brand speaks to you, here’s more to enjoy. It’s worth it.

Italy has many RIB brands. If you like to be blown away, visit RIBManufacturerList per country.

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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.

How is a rough sea named? Check out my article on this matter: Wind, Waves, Swell: Beaufort vs Douglas Sea Scale.

I truly value Olivier’s training, which is why you’ll find an extended collection of videos on RIBsONLY.com, focused on mastering navigatiion in agitated and rough seas.