A Wild Test Drive with a Highfield Sport 900
The Highfield Sport 900 combines rugged practicality with luxury performance, designed for adventurous boaters who demand versatility and reliability.
Weighing 1,780 kg, it carries twin 300-horsepower Mercury V8s and 380 liters of fuel, offering serious offshore capability.
Its 26° deadrise hull delivered a cushioned ride through confused seas, remaining stable where lesser ribs would struggle.
In calm water, cruising at 20 knots consumed just 30 liters per hour, proving the boat’s fuel efficiency.
Top speed reached 55 knots, though 53 knots is recommended for comfort and safe handling.
Mercury joystick control provided precise maneuvering, with responsive 360° spins, side-slips, and GPS-assisted Skyhook station holding.
The aluminum hull and tubes enhance durability, beaching capability, and practicality for water sports.
This video was published on the BoatLife YouTube channel.
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Specs
| Total length | 9.12 m |
| Internal length | 6.99 m |
| Total width | 3.10 m |
| Internal width | 1.84 m |
| Dead rise | 26° |
| Tube diameter | 58 cm |
| Number of air chambers | 6 |
| Maximum load | 1,520 kg |
| Maximum number of people | 19 |
| Boat only Weight | 1,780 kg* |
| Fuel tank | 352 l |
| Maximum horsepower | 425 hp / 2 x 300 hp |
| Engine shaft | Twin XL UL Single |
| Design category | C or B** |
2024 model engine shaft: XL Single XL Twin
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