RIBs ONLY - Rigid Inflatable Boats

Welcome to RIBs ONLY

2018-03-202019-02-03 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

This blog is devoted to the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). Why RIBs?

PASSION FOR RIBs

I’ve always been fascinated by the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). Their form, style, lay-out, toughness, seaworthiness and sportive way of navigating are the unquestionable advantages you’ll rarely find combined in another type of boat.

TYPE OF RIBs

This type of boat is also known as the 4 x 4 of the sea. Rescue services, military, police, port staff often use RIBs because of their excellent behavior, seaworthiness and solidity. Other RIBs are fitted for pleasure, fishing and racing. A RIB is indeed a very special type of motorboat.

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RIB BSK MARINE SKIPPER 4X 90 – Performance Rib

2019-02-212019-02-20 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

Full review of the new BSK Marine 4X 90 performance rib. By Maurizio Bulleri – The Boat Show

RIB Zodiac Hurricane™ ZH-1300 Strong Gale

2019-02-202019-02-20 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

The RIB Zodiac HurricaneTM ZH-1300 MACH II OB Interceptor is the newest and largest platform of the Zodiac Hurricane range and had its world debut in 2017. Dubbed the Interceptor, the ZH-1300 demo boat shows the nimble maneuverability normally associated with smaller craft and addresses the needs of end users in the Military and Patrol boat market for larger platforms, with focus on speed, handling and stability.

This 13-meter platform is propelled by quad (4x) Mercury Verado 350 HP outboard engines. The boat is designed around an aluminum hull and deck, and features the MACH 2 stepped-hull design. Based on proven 9- and 11-meter MACH II hull models, the larger size allows for higher payloads and additional deck space, while providing superior seakeeping and higher speed capability in rough water conditions. The patented Hybrid shaped collar features round sections at the bow and D-shape sections in the aft two-thirds, while the Durarib patented foam and air technology design provides exceptional strength and impact resistance. The collar is also equipped with an auto-inflation system and integrated dive door.

RIB Zar 95 SL – Zar Formenti

2019-02-142019-02-14 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

It can be supplied, as for all ZAR, in various colors and in particular in the colors white, black, light gray and dark gray. Even the cushions have more colors to match harmoniously with the color chosen for the boat

RIB AB Inflatables – Nautilus 14 DLX

2019-02-132019-02-13 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

Beautifully crafted with elegant lines and painstaking attention to detail, the Nautilus RIB series is our premier line of luxury tenders.

Xtenders 8.3m SOLAS RIB t/t MY Driftwood

2019-02-122019-02-08 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

The 8.3m SOLAS tender is a great example of a multipurpose SOLAS compliant tender. Designed to facilitate extensive watersport activities and exploration trips, she is equipped with a powerful 370hp Yanmar engine and a Rolls Royce jet to reach the shallow waters.

Novamarine RH 700

2019-02-112019-02-03 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

Novamarine Presentation

2019-02-102019-02-03 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

Amphibious Design Options for RIBS

2019-02-092019-02-02 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

RUSS RIBS 750 in Full Action

2019-02-082019-01-13 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

RUSS RIBS 750 in full action. High Performance RIB with Ullman seating, Mercury Verado 350SCi, Garmin instrumentation & A frame by ScanStrut.

Flying on RIB ZAR 59SL

2019-02-072019-02-07 Karel Overlaet, medianaut

The RIB ZAR 59 Sport Luxury is an inflatable boat to discover, with an attractive and innovative line, which moves the concept of inflatable boat even further thanks to cutting-edge technical and functional solutions, first-class equipment and top-level construction care, high class finishes.