RIBs ONLY

Welcome to RIBs ONLY – Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat

2017-05-012021-10-20 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

RIBs ONLY Welcome

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. Know what to look for when buying a RIB.

SA 32 RIB Custom

2021-10-262021-10-26 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

Highfield TV – Ep.2 – Patrol 860 Proxam Special Edition

2021-10-262021-10-26 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

In today’s episode we’re filming from sunny La Rochelle, Grand Pavois Boat Show, to give you a walkthrough of a very special Proxam special edition RIB Patrol 860… This boat is a beast!

Find our more about the Patrol range

Bayamo R 9.9 Aluminium RIB

2021-10-252021-10-25 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

High performance touring RIB with double-step hull. Hull and deck are in 5083 Aluminum Alloy, about 30% lighter than fiberglass.

Belgian Pneumatic Club 2021 – Kiel-Stockholm-Kiel

2021-10-242021-10-24 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

Salpa Soleil 42 RIB – Last Run of the Season

2021-10-242021-10-24 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

It’s this time of the year again… The season is over and all the boats are coming back in for their maintenance and winter storage.

Ribcraft 4.8 Ryde RIB Inshore Rescue

2021-10-242021-10-24 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

Step on board the new Ribcraft 4.8m lifeboat for Ryde Inshore Rescue, ready to join their current Ribcraft 8.0m to assist in rescue missions on the Isle of Wight.

Its size allows access to hard-to-reach areas while providing ample open deck space for crew and safety equipment.

RIBCRAFT 9.0 Micro Cabin

2021-10-222021-10-24 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

Here’s a peek at the new Ribcraft 9.0 PRO Micro Cabin on sea trial last week with twin Suzuki 325hp engines.

Feel the power!

2022 Highfield CL 380 RIB with Console FCL Walkaround

2021-10-222021-10-22 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

First Trip Custom Built Osprey Seaharrier 6.6

2021-10-202021-10-20 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

This Mercury powered Osprey Seaharrier 6.6 is custom built by Ron Stolp for a client. Ron is the new owner of all hardnose Osprey molds, Vipermax. The name “Osprey” is owned bij BMC. Check out his Facebook page to see the build process (https://www.facebook.com/ron.stolp.56). Lots of images there.

The video of the first ride by the satisfied client speaks for itself.

GENESIS 31 RIB – Twin V6 300hp Verados

2021-10-192021-10-19 Karel Overlaet, Medianaut

It is definitely a special experience to travel with Genesis 31, whose hull can handle the waves wonderful while keeping a perfectly straight ride attitude ensuring excellent field of vision to the pilot even when he is driving while sitting.