The 2021 redesign of the diesel tender is a comprehensive overhaul that includes changes to the helm, tubes, bathing platforms, upholstery, and passenger capacity. Room for one more.
The upholstery has been changed to Silvertex, which is a more durable and comfortable material.
This material is also water-resistant and stain-resistant, making it easy to clean.
The folding helm and windscreen of this Williams Diesel Jet 505 makes it easier to store this Rigid Inflatable Boat in the garage of a yacht or in yours at home.
If you’re interested in seeing more Williams RIBs, just click here for videos of this British brand.
Protector Boats European Debut from 12th to 15th June 2023
PB Europe are the exclusive European distributor for the globally renowned high performance Protector RIBs. You’ll find them at Berth VA37 during this year’s Seaworks event in Southampton.
The slideshow below gives you a good idea of other models of the brand.
The Protector 380 Targa showcases a spacious cabin layout, expansive interior, enclosed standing head.
One standout feature of the 380 Targa is its extensive deck space, offering a generous 9.5′ internal beam and convenient walk-around access to the bow.
With a track record of proven operational excellence in extremely challenging waters worldwide, this watercraft serves as a robust platform for a range of commercial applications.
Recently I published the news of the new GEMINI WR720 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) with the very first official photos. You can find that post here.
And here is the press release of the new versions.
Latest Ranges of the New WR720
New to market and now available through the GEMINI Dealer network, GEMINI has just unveiled their latest Ranges of their newly launched WR720 model.
With various deck layout options, CEO Gerhard Neethling feels that they have hit the sweet spot for various market applications and customer specific options.
Attached are some of these options. One being the EU Leisure Edition with its classical lines and the other the uncompromising Gemini Stealth Adventure range.
The WR720 hull is based on the legendary Gemini WR880 and is built to the same uncompromising strength and quality standard as its larger sibling.
“With over 40+ years of fanatical focus on component strength and build quality has cemented Gemini Marine’s reputation as a top tier RIB builder. The new WR720 has been extensively tested and assessed over the last two years and we can confidently add it to our existing range”, comments Gemini Marine CEO, Gerhard Neethling.
The WR720 production line in Cape Town is now running at 100% capacity with the first boats being shipped to GEMINI Dealers in Australia, France, Thailand and the USA where they will be launched at perspective international boat shows.
“We feel that the 720 is the perfect size RIB that can cater for various applications and is suitable for numerous engine configurations. Not only have we brought this amazing new Hull to market, but we have designed and tooled up numerous add-ons and options for Leisure, Commercial & Professional applications”, Neethling concludes.
Checkout the slideshow below to see the latest ranges of the new WR720.
This press release about the ambitious expansion plans of RIBCRAFT landed in the RIBs ONLY’s mailbox.
We”re happy to share this with you.
British boat builder, RIBCRAFT, has announced that its latest expansion plans will see the iconic brand launch a new range of high-end leisure RIBs and extend its market-reach by establishing a new global dealer network.
RIBCRAFT 950 Leisure (Black) with twin Suzuki DF300B – part of the expansion plans
RIBCRAFT is Actively Looking to Recruit New Dealers Across the Globe
The new range of leisure RIBs initially comprises three models; 3.5 m, 5.85 m and 9.5 m.
These new boats will be based on RIBCRAFT’s proven PRO-Series hulls but with a new level of luxury for leisure features, deck layouts and fit out.
Sea-keeping and performance are a given when talking about RIBCRAFT RIBs and these new leisure RIBs will be no different, allowing boaters to push the boundaries of their adventure experiences whilst being surrounded by a high level of specification and ergonomic layout touches.
With RIBCRAFT’s reputation for building quality RIBs and providing outstanding customer service, these new leisure boats are sure to be in high demand, making them an attractive proposition for potential new dealers.
To this end, RIBCRAFT is actively looking to recruit a number of new dealers across the globe to act as sales brokers for these exciting new leisure RIBs.
“Whilst we are yet to publicly release the finer details about our new leisure boats, we are receiving extremely positive reactions when briefing potential new dealers.
The design and specification of these new boats have been based directly on customer demand and feedback.
They will benefit from the DNA of our professional boats but will boast a whole host of luxury finishing touches and we are really excited about bringing them to market this year.”
Ribcraft Leisure’s dealer expansion and launch will be spearheaded by its new Global Leisure Sales Manager, Olly Stevens, who has a proven track record of business development within the marine industry.
Commenting on this exciting new initiative, Olly said,
“These new high-end adventure-ready leisure RIBs will be a fantastic addition to any boat dealer or broker’s portfolio. I look forward to having positive discussions with a number of potential new retail partners over the coming weeks and would welcome further enquiries.”
It is recommended that any interested parties should send an email to Olly Stevens.
Toby Adams’ trip to Melbourne was short-lived, but managed to generate a lot of interest when he revealed his ideas for RIBCRAFT’s growth in Australia and the Asia Pacific region.
Toby elucidates how RIBCRAFT’s worldwide expansion was made possible due to the customer loyalty in each market, contributing to its success.
CEO Toby Adams regularly shares his knowledge about the cutting-edge designs of commercial and recreational RIB vessels to make sure they adhere to industry, environmental and consumer criteria.
