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Strategy of Highfield Boats in 2025 – Steve Harrison

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Strategy of Highfield Boats: Key Insights

In this video, you’ll gain insights into the Strategy of Highfield Boats and how Highfield is shaping the future of Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).

Understanding the Strategy of Highfield Boats is crucial for anyone interested in the evolution of RIBs.

Steve Harrison is the Global Product Manager at Highfield Boats.

He reveals to Ben Taylor how Highfield navigates product development handle market shifts and global expansion.

Since 2010, Julien Carussi has headed up the Highfield brand of rigid inflatable boats as CEO.

Highfield Boats, founded in 2011, is a leading aluminum rib manufacturer, present in 49 countries.

Originally a tender supplier, they expanded into larger family and offshore boats, utilizing aluminum for its strength and light weight.

Today, they are likely the world’s leading RIB manufacturer by volume.

Highfield values dealer feedback. They maintain close contact with distributors to refine their products focusing on people and product for future growth.

This brand creates many videos of their products: Check out the Highfield models video and news.

This video was published on the Ben Taylor Podcast YouTube channel.

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

Discover the Highfield CL 260 Tender

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Highfield CL 260 Showcase

Highfield shows us in this short video their smallest Classic tender RIB.

Ideal if you own a larger boat and you space is limited.

For such a small Rigid Inflatable Boat the specifications are interesting.

It can carry up to 4 people, with a maximum load of no less than 360 kg. A small gem.

Specs

Overall Length2.60 m
Internal Length1.76 m
Overall Width1.70 m
Internal Width0.79 m
Dead Rise10.5°
Tube Diameter44 cm
# of Air Chambers3
Maximum Load360 kg
Maximum People4
Boat only Weight54 kg
Max HP15 hp
Engine ShaftS
Design CategoryC
Package size for boat (l x w x h)220 x 105 x 43.8 cm
(source)

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

How to Use a Small RIB as a Tender

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Small RIB as a Tender: How-To Guide for Proper Use

It’s important to know in advance that the skipper is responsible for the passengers and also for all the actions and all equipment on board.

This video provides a comprehensive guide to operating a Highfield tender Rigid Inflatable Boat, covering key techniques and safety practices.

It begins by demonstrating the proper method for boarding to ensure stability and prevent accidents (spot the blooper).

The best practices for safely exiting the boat are demonstrated as well.

Proper weight distribution among passengers enhances stability.

Practical docking techniques are demonstrated. This includes how to approach a dock at a sharp angle for better control.

However, I have mixed feelings with the technique demonstrated at 16:30. If that goes wrong …

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Why the Highfield 560 Sport Packs a Punch for Its Size

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The Highfield 560 Sport Edition

In this video, the host showcases the Highfield 560 Sport, a compact RIB with an aluminum hull.

While he mentions that all Highfield boats have aluminum hulls, that’s not entirely accurate.

The newly launched Highfield ADV7, unveiled at Boot 2025, features a GRP hull. I’ve written a blog post about it: The All New ADV7 from Highfield Boats: Is it a RIB?

The 560 Sport could be a great RIB for a small family.

Personally, I’d skip the T-top. Of course, your local conditions might make it a must.

At 5.60 meters, this RIB is also very easy to tow and could serve well as a tender.

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

Specs

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Highfield Boats 2024 Showreel Meet the Adventure

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Highfield Boats 2024 Showreel

It is a promotional 1:34 video showcasing Highfield RIBs in action.

As usual, Highfield Boats creates very cool videos of their boats in various contexts.

The video shows these boats on the water. It includes the all new ADV7. The video highlights their innovation, capabilities, and suitability for various adventures.

Highfield Boats 2024 Showreel Meet the Adventures @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Highfield Boats 2024 Showreel Meet the Adventures @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat

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

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