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BSC 85 RIB Test

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

This video showcases Giovanni Grasso, accompanied by his team, tests the BSC 85, propelled by twin 150-horsepower Honda engines, off Porto Riposto, close to the Etna vulcano.

BSC 85 RIB Test on Flat Waters

Sea conditions are flat. There are 3 persons on board during the test and the drone view shows 2 and they switched places. Later there’s only 1 person.

The consumption test holds particular significance for me. During test drives, RPM typically evolves per 500.

A small detail, the anchor locker is open.

As you can see in the test results below, the Honda engines seem to have a interesting fuel efficiency.

This video was published on the BSC COLZANI YouTube channel.

I’ve posted more videos of this Italian brand here on RIBsONLY.com.

BSC 85 RIB Test Results and Specs

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Sharrow Propeller True Results Comparison

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Costly Sharrow Propeller

It is not the first time I bring this new type of propeller to attention.

There are beautiful marketing videos, but this one comes from a real user with twin Yamahas 300.

Granted, they are not installed on a RIB, but it’s all about a test in real conditions now.

And that was my intention to publish this blog post: the true results.

In the video, the performance of the same boat is compared between the standard and the Sharrow.

At the end, there is a nice summary and conclusion.

This video was published on the World Travel Wonderful YouTube channel.

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Sea Trials Well Explained Williams Jet Tenders

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

More on Sea Trials

Discover the meticulous process of sea trials at UK based Williams Jet Tenders in the first installment of their “By Design” series.

Join the Development Director, Dan Bloice-Smith, as he shares insights into this crucial step that guarantees the excellence of their boats in real-world conditions.

With an unwavering attention to detail, the team thoroughly evaluates how their boats perform across different sea and loading conditions, ensuring they deliver optimal safety and smooth operation.

Williams Jet Tenders Sea Trials Explained @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Home
Williams Jet Tenders Sea Trials Explained

From gentle harbor cruises to thrilling full-throttle runs, they subject their boats to various speeds and scenarios, allowing them to uncover the subtle nuances that can make a significant difference in a product’s success.

Check out the impressive factory tour where yearly 1,200 units are being built.

This video was published on the Williams Jet Tenders YouTube channel

Reality Check: 100 Percent Electric Car Towing a Boat

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
Traveling by a 100 Percent Electric Car Trailering a Boat @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Traveling by a 100 Percent Electric Car Towing a Boat

Towing a Boat with a 100 Percent Electric Car

Agreed, it’s not about a RIB this time. Still, I found this article published by the Belgian Pneumaticlub. It is a very interesting real life test case to share with you.

It’s about traveling by a 100 percent electric car trailering an average boat. The car is an Audi e-tron 55 capable of towing 1,800 kg.

This highest weight can apply to many Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs) being towed. A 100 Percent Electric Car impacts the way you to a boat.

The full article is published in the uploaded magazine of the Belgian Pneumatic Club.

It is a very detailed well-written article describing distances, calculations and charging times. I was very curious about the outcome and it struck me to read the next conclusion:

“Au niveau du coût et pour ce voyage aller-retour, rouler à l’électrique est 40% plus cher par rapport au diesel.”
(Translation: In terms of cost and for this round trip, driving on electric is 40% more expensive compared to diesel.)

I wrote an article last year on the possible impact of towing our beloved RIB by electric cars. And do check out my article on hydrogen versus electricity.

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