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Aegean Rambling Part 3 – To Mykonos in a Goldfish RIB

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

From Mykonos Back to Olympic Marine

Over five days, the team explored the Greek Cyclades. in the Aegean Sea This was their final trip, visiting Mykonos.

They used the Goldfish 40 P1 Bullet Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) in open seas after months of testing (website).

With open minds and full fuel tanks, they discovered that slowing down creates the richest sense of freedom.

Living aboard the boat, they moved slowly between islands, valuing time, simplicity, and everyday routines at anchor.

It was a great adventure, as the three videos show.

If you haven’t watched them yet, be sure to check out parts one and two.

Which is nicer, Santorini or Mykonos?

This video was published on the Goldfish Boat AS YouTube channel.

More videos featuring this RIB brand here on RIBsONLY.com: Goldfish Boats.

Specs

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Rough Sea Training by Olivier Consorti of OLM

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Challenged by a Rough Sea

Olivier Consorti, leads the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée and provides training sessions out on the sea in Mercury powered RIBCRAFT.

Mastery comes with time and practice and you don’t learn seamanship from a book or in flat waters.

This time Olivier took his trainee from the Vieille lighthouse towards Armen. They traveled via the Sein causeway (France) in very agitated seas.

I highly value Olivier’s training videos.

It should come as no surprise that I’ve posted many more of them here on RIBsONLY.com.

You can enjoy them here and it’s absolutely worth it:: Training videos in agitated and rough seas.

This video was published on the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée YouTube channel.

What is the rough sea? Check out my article on this matter: Wind, Waves, Swell: Beaufort vs Douglas Sea Scale

Nautica Gaglione Gaillot 92.5: Test at Sea!

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Gaillot 92.5 By The Sea Team

The Nautica Gaglione 92.5 was tested with twin 200-horsepower Mercury V6 engines. Sea conditions combined short and long waves, creating a demanding environment.

The hull behaved softly, and the deck stayed consistently dry. At economical cruising speed, the boat held 24 knots with low fuel consumption.

Synchronized engines provided balanced thrust and smooth handling. Trim adjustments helped keep the bow level during acceleration.

High-speed trials reached nearly 50 knots despite rough water. Structural noise stayed minimal even during tight turns.

Test Data

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Ribelle R6 – Full Sea Trial and Test Results

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The Ribelle R6 on the Water

The Italian built Ribelle R6 was powered by a Mercury 40 Pro. It was tested off Torre del Greco.

In Italy you don’t need a license below 40 hp. I don’t understand why…

According to the video, conditions were calm but gradually changed in the afternoon.

The boat showed excellent stability at rest and during displacement thanks to its large Orca-fabric tubes.

The hull’s chines ensured dry, soft navigation, excellent grip in tight turns, and no cavitation.

The Test Results

Condition / Speed StageRPMKnotsFuel Consumption (l/h)Trim / Handling Notes
Initial readings6001,70,8Minimum throttle, smooth, stable
Planing entry34009,77,1Slight bow lift, smooth transition to planing
Intermediate cruise400014,710Stable cruise, slight trim adjustment
Two people aboard520021,813,7Moderate trim, smooth handling in turns
Top speed61002621,640% trim, stable, soft impact on waves

This video was published on The Sea Team YouTube channel.

I’ve posted a walkthrough video of this RIB here: On Board RibElle R6 a New RIB Brand.

Want to watch more reviews by The Sea Team? Here they are.

Proud to share that ORCA Retail is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

Tackle 5 BFT Storm Waves with OLM Training

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

5 BFT Stands for 17 to 21 Knots Winds

Olivier Consorti, leads the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée.

He personally guides participants through intensive sessions. These are designed to elevate their skills to an exceptional level.

No other program in France offers such an immersive, practice-driven approach. This 5 BFT video is just one of them.

If you’re interested I wrote an article about the wind and sea conditions: Wind, Waves, Swell: Beaufort vs Douglas Sea Scale

This video was published on the OLM Perfectionnement Mer Formée YouTube channel.

I appreciate Olivier’s trainings a lot, and that’s why I’ve posted many more videos here on RIBsONLY.com: Training videos in agitated and rough seas.

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