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XW Production: XW Modular 750 Rigid Inflatable Boat

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The XW Modular 750’s Hull Design

A new brand has been added to RIBsONLY.com — number 275.

After finding only a single video from this brand on their website, I reached out to Jürgen Visnapuu (LinkedIn) at XW Production to learn more.

The hull was designed in-house by XW Production’s founding member Niclas Hans Kling (Sweden). He teamed up with the core engineering team.

Kling has an Impressive background at the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration.

Together, they created a platform built for professional demands from the ground up like the XW Modular 750 Rigid Inflatable Boat.

Built Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Production takes place on Muhu Island, Estonia (EU).

Each hull, like this XW Modular 750, is welded from marine-grade aluminum, before being fully outfitted and quality-assured on site.

This ensures total control over craftsmanship, durability, and performance.

Three Things That Set the Brand Apart

The brand distinguishes itself for three key reasons:

  1. Fully Modular Mission Deck
    Quick-swap modules—whether for diving, SAR, sonar, or crew transport—allow rapid reconfiguration without structural modifications. Adapt in minutes to changing mission requirements.
  2. Exceptional Seakeeping and Pro Ergonomics
    A deep-V aluminum hull ensures stability and composure even in heavy chop. The low tube height is optimized for effortless diver deployment and recovery.
  3. Rugged and “Unsinkable” Mindset
    With a marine-grade aluminum structure and a high-buoyancy collar (≈ 1.5 times the fully loaded displacement), the boat is built for crash tolerance and extreme reliability. A USV / autonomy-ready power / data backbone makes it future-proof for unmanned and tech-integrated operations.

So there you have it.

This video of the XW Modular 750 was published on the XW Modular YouTube channel.

Specs

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Zodiac Milpro™ SRR870 Rigid Inflatable Boat

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Onboard the SRR870

This short video showcases the New Jersey Conservation Police in action.

Zodiac Milpro’s™ SEA RIB® Responders™ are robust, military-grade vessels designed for optimal performance and ease of use.

Key features include:

  • Enhanced Maintenance and Comfort: The design prioritizes straightforward maintenance and user comfort.
  • Removable Collar: Equipped with Zodiac Milpro’s™ unique intercommunicating valves, the collar can be easily removed, streamlining maintenance and replacements.
  • Self-Draining Decks: The decks are self-draining and include a molded bow box and an aft motor well, offering convenient storage solutions.
  • Integrated Fuel Tanks: These boats feature large-capacity, built-in fuel tanks with accessible deck hatches for easy refueling.

This video of the SRR870 was published on the Zodiac Milpro international – Official YouTube channel.

Here are more Zodiac Milpro models: Enjoy these military grade RIBs.

Specs

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Stunning Arksen Pro Rigid Inflatable Boat

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

The Purpose-Driven Design of RIBs

Every Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) is designed with a specific purpose in mind (check this article). This characteristic is particularly evident within the professional sector.

It’s precisely to highlight this crucial distinction from the leisure market that I published this post.

On June 5, 2025, Arksen Pro released this promotional video highlighting its high-performance boats (website).

It is a new specialist division dedicated to advanced, mission-ready vessels and technical apparel.

This strategic move aims to serve professional operators across the commercial and defense sectors.

A key feature of these boats is their ability to carry jet skis. The jet skis are shown being deployed and used alongside the boats.

This video was published on the Arksen Pro YouTube channel.

About Arksen Pro

The Arksen Pro team is led by Andrew Whittaker and Jim Mair.

They collectively bring over five decades of British marine engineering and design expertise to this global venture.

The new division also incorporates Ring Powercraft, a long-established company within the Arksen group.

Professional Grade Ribcraft Takes On Tough Seas!

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Ribcraft’s Unstoppable Testimony

A must see 1 minute constant battle against the fury of mother nature! Watch how the aft deck gets swamped at 0:40 ! 

The RIB is an 8 m Ribcraft RIB, powered by twin Suzuki 175 hp outboards. Each boat is matched to meet specific missions.

In my opinion, this video compellingly showcases the exceptional seaworthiness of the Ribcraft RIB in truly challenging conditions.

It confidently powers through those heavy waves (watch more videos on navigating through big waves).

This leaves little doubt about its robust build and professional design and a testament to its UK manufacturing.

To me, this video isn’t only just about the RIB. It shows reliable performance by the skipper as well.

Explore the more about this brand: Well-selected videos and news.

This video was published on my RIBs ONLY YouTube channel.

Ullman Dynamics Strong Presence at IBEX 2024

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Ullman Dynamics: Protecting Your People

This video recorded at the IBEX show in Tampa, Florida, features Ron Carpenter. He is the president of Ullman Dynamics.

It is the global leading company in suspension seats. It is known for safety and expertize in human factors.

The company focuses on how the body interacts with consoles, ensuring that users enjoy a smooth ride.

The president discusses the company’s scalable seating solutions for different types of boats like Rigid inflatable Boats or RIBs.

He also focuses on their ability to reduce lateral impact and highlights their effectiveness in minimizing vertical impact.

It’s worth discovering the interesting story behind its beginnings: The Ullman Heritage.

My Key Points from the Video

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