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Renier R9 Rigid Inflatable Boat Interesting Review 

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

A Good Renier R9 Review

The Renier R9 is tested by The Boat Show off the Sicilian coast, demonstrating strong performance in challenging sea conditions.

The yard builds on the expertise of founder Luigi Renier, who designs and personally uses his boats extensively.

The R9 combines a clean layout with options for sterndrive or outboard power and flexible interior configurations.

Comfort comes from wide passages, hidden sunshade systems, a practical galley module, and generous storage throughout the deck.

A powerful V8 with duoprop propulsion delivers quick acceleration, stable handling, and confident control in rough waves.

The R9 maintains efficient cruising speeds with low consumption, allowing long-range travel with comfort and reliability.

This video was published on THE BOAT SHOW YouTube channel.

I’ve posted more videos of this Italian brand: Renier Shipyards.

Specs

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High Speed Boat Operations (HSBO) 2021 Recap

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Setup of HSBO

This biennially event, High Speed Boat Operations, provides a mixture of theory and practice. It features world-class presentations and social networking events.

There are also boat trials of up to 35 of the best boats built at full speed at sea.

Additionally, it includes 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.

They also include procurement and acquisitions officials, boat operators, naval architects, engineers, scientists, and boat builders.

This video was published on the HSBO YouTube channel.

Want to see more boat shows? I’ve got you covered!

RIBCRAFT Steps Taken to Reduce Carbon Footprint

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
Ribcraft Steps Taken to Reduce Carbon Footprint @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
The new RIBCRAFT Hybrid Patrol RIB

RIBCRAFT have announced several steps they have taken to reduce their carbon footprint and overall environmental impact.

A Middle Eastern customer required a Patrol RIB intended for the surveillance of the environmentally protected areas with zero environmental footprint, while at the same time being able to operate at speeds in excess of 40 knots for safety and security missions.

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