The Gemini WR880 Impressive Setup for Pros

Gemini WR880 Impressive Setup Roundup

For many decades Gemini Marine is building tough Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).

The WR880 is without any doubt the most popular one. and since 1984 they are the sole provider to the South-African NSRI institute, the search and rescue market.

Berthon configured this military grade Gemini WaveRider model (follow this link on RIBsONLY.com to enjoy more Gemini RIBs).

Its commercial grade deep V offshore hull is designed to handle even the roughest seas.

Plus, its Orca carbon impression 1670 DTEX hypalon collar with Leafield pressure release valves ensures that the boat can withstand big hits and keep going.

Inside this Gemini WR880 impressive setup, you’ll find a range of important features.

The 8100XL stealth console comes with a heavy duty deflection screen, Vetus hatch, and grab rails.

You can also customise the boat’s navigation and communications options to suit your needs.

But the most impressive feature of the Gemini 8.8 m is its seating.

Gemini WR880 Impressive Ullman seating @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Gemini WR880 Impressive setup with the Ullman Seating

It is equipped with Ullman shock mitigation seating, including the Ullman Echelon helm and co-pilot seats and six Ullman Biscaya jockey seats with carbon grab handles.

This means you’ll stay comfortable and focused even when riding through rough waves.

The Cox Powertrain CXO300 hp diesel outboard has been mounted here. I know there are mixed opinions about this outboard.

And also proud to share that Orca® Retail is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

Bold 95 knots ZULU 33P Nordic Explorer Ullman Seats

The ZULU 33P RIB

“Our experience from building race and military vessels ensures that you are well prepared to challenge the sea and your driving skills to achieve your goals. We believe that the pilot’s fitness should be the limiting factor, not how the vessel is built.”

Team Zulu has an impressive background in composite manufacturing and are at the forefront in building high-performance boats for individuals, racing teams and police/military.

For such usage Ullman seats were chosen. Check out these videos for more Ullman Seats.

Their boats are designed in cooperation with Adam Younger and Petter Martens some of the best designers in the industry and members of RIBs ONLY – and built in Vaxholm, Sweden.

You can find the specs through this link.

So proud to share that Ullman Dynamics is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

(more…)

High Speed Boat Operations (HSBO) 2021 Recap

Setup of HSBO

This biennially event, HSBO, offers a mixture of theory and practice, with world-class presentations, social networking events and boat trials of up to 35 of the best boats built, at full speed at sea, as well as literate discussions relating to all aspects of boat operations.

Sharing of practical experiences and demonstrations of various new equipment and routines are key elements of HSBO Forum.

Delegates include leaders of many professional agencies operating high-speed boats around the world, procurement & acquisitions officials, boat operators, naval architects, engineers, scientists, and boat builders.

Ullman’s Approach to Get Cockpits Fit for Task

Ullman at HSBO

CEO Carl Magnus Ullman from Ullman Dynamics gave an impressive scientifically based presentation on the HSBO 2018 about the importance of mitigation seats in combination with consoles.

Preventing injuries is the ultimate goal.

The outcome of their thorough research applies to us all, whether you are a pro or a pleasure boater, tall or small.

I’m nearly 2 m and weigh about 96 kg and I must say that during all my testing of motorboats I never encountered a “body safe” place behind the console. Mass production has the upper hand.

Ullman Dynamics range @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable boat
Ullman Dynamics range 2022

No wonder why their product stands out of the competition and I’m not just saying that because they’re a Friend of RIBs ONLY.

They are scientifically proven to provide better shock mitigation than any other seats. That’s why their product sets the ultimate benchmark and the standard.

I know for certain that some of you here know how important serious seats are for the health on short but especially on long term and being able to perform the job in rough seas, day after day. Sometimes at high speeds…

GEMINI’s Best Selling RIB: WR880

GEMINI's Best Selling RIB: WR880 @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
GEMINI’s Best Selling RIB: WR880 @ RIBs ONLY – Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat

The Patrol-, Rescue-, Leisure- or Commercial- … the International best selling model is the @geminimarineboats WR880 according to GEMINI Marine.

“It has proven itself time and time again with our loyal customer base.”

As you can see in the photos, the layout is designed for the special purposes.

Proud to share that GEMINI Marine and novi marine are very good Friends of RIBs ONLY.

1 2 3 4 25