Put the Panamera Yachts 110 to the test
I often wonder why people in motorboats like a RIB skip life jackets. Not required, inconvenient, or simply overconfident?
At speed, one unexpected wave or sharp turn can be enough.
Safety gear only works if you wear it (read the article: Safe Passenger Transport on RIBs: 7 Essentials).
That said …
The Panamera Yachts 110 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) was tested with triple Honda 350 V8 outboards after further setup work by Nautica Glem.
The goal was not simply higher speed, but better efficiency, smoother running and reduced engine load.
At around seven tonnes, the RIB planed at about 13 knots and became noticeably more efficient as speed increased. Between 23 and 25 knots, total fuel consumption dropped below 3.5 litres per nautical mile.
At 30 knots, the engines were still running close to their economical range. Despite short, confused waves of around one metre, sometimes reaching 1.5 metres, the hull remained composed and comfortable, according to the crew.
The Panamera Yachts 110 reached 54 to 55 knots at roughly 5,800 rpm. An earlier run reportedly produced 56 to 57 knots at 6,000 rpm.
Test Data of the Panamera Yachts 110
Test conditions: approximately 6,500–7,000 kg displacement, with short and irregular waves around 1–1.5 metres. Fuel figures refer to the three engines combined.
| Engine rpm | Speed | Total fuel consumption | Conditions / notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,500 rpm | 13 kn | — | RIB on plane |
| 3,200–3,300 rpm | 21 kn | — | Hull beginning to run more freely |
| — | 23–25 kn | < 3.5 l/nm | Efficient cruising range |
| — | 27–28 kn | ≈ 3.7 l/nm | Head sea and headwind |
| ≈ 3,900 rpm | 30 kn | ≈ 4.4–4.5 l/nm | Engines still near economy range |
| ≈ 5,800 rpm | 54–55 kn | — | Test run |
| 6,000 rpm | 56–57 kn | — | Speed reached during an earlier run |
This video was published on the NonsolomareTV YouTube channel
Here are some more videos of this Italian brand: watch them via this link.
Proud to share that Honda Marine is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.
Related reading: What Is a Rigid Inflatable Boat? · Safe Passenger Transport on RIBs: 7 Essentials · Lifejacket Test at RNLI HQ in Poole Motor Boat and Yachting · A RIB in Trouble at the Capbreton Lighthouse
Specs
| Model | Panamera Yachts 110 |
| Length overall | 12.50 m |
| EC certification length | 9.95 m |
| Beam overall | 3,.0 m |
| Draft | 0,.5 m |
| Dry weight | 4,500 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 2 × 400 l |
| Freshwater capacity | 200 l |
| Maximum engine power | 1,500 hp / 1,119 kW |
| Maximum persons | 18 |
| Design category | CE Category B* |
* discover what this means
Specs Honda BF 350
| Engine Outboard | Honda BF350 |
| Type | 4-stroke, SOHC, 60° V8, 32-valve |
| Displacement | 4,952 cc (302 cubic in.) |
| Bore & stroke | 89 x 99,5 mm (3.5 x 3.9 in.) |
| Full throttle rpm range | 5,000-6,000 rpm |
| Rated power | 350 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Cooling system | Water cooled |
| Fuel delivery | Programmed fuel injection |
| Ignition system | Microcomputer programmed |
| Starting system | Electric |
| Exhaust | Through hub |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Trim range | -4° to +15° |
| Tilt range | 68° |
| Fuel type | 86 octane |
| Drive | BF350 |
| Gear ratio | 1.79:1 |
| Gear shift | F-N-R |
| Alternator (electric start) | 93 amps |
| Battery charging power | 70 amps |
| Propeller | Optional |
| Trim support | Standard |
| Automatic tilt | Standard |
| Trolling mode range | 650-1,000 rpm |
| Cruise control range | 650-6,000 rpm in 50 rpm increments |
| Oil pressure alert | Standard |
| Temperature alert | Standard |
| Rev-limiter | Standard |
| Recreational warranty | 5 years |
| Commercial/rental warranty | 2 years |
| Optional extended warranty | Up to 36 months |
| Overall width | 650 mm (25.6 in.) |
| Transom height (X type) | 638 mm (25 in.) |
| Transom height (U type) | 765 mm (30 in.) |
| Dry weight (X type) | 347 kg (765 lbs) |
| Dry weight (U type) | 352 kg (776 lbs) |
