Maxi RIBs for Maxi Wallets: the 15+ Meter Range

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A Lineup of Maxi RIBs

Are you seeking the ultimate blend of speed, luxury, and sophistication on the water?

Or perhaps you’re just indulging your curiosity or dreaming about it, ‘What if I win the lottery?’

Either way, let me inspire you with this lineup of elite maxi RIBs. All are 50 ft or 15 m and more.

They are engineered for stylish relaxation enthusiasts and or adventurers alike.

Some of these impressive RIBs enter the category of “crossover boats”. A boat between a RIB and a yacht.

It’s no surprise that these maxi RIBs are often used as charter boats.

Certain brands and models go unnoticed. These include Novamarine, Sacs and others. This happens because they do not have the ‘inflatable’ designation in their maxi RIB model. Alternatively, they just fall short of 50 ft.

Let’s go!

Overview with Video Link

  1. L’Amphitrite – Built in the 60’s by Zodiac for Jacques-Yves Cousteau, it was 19.50 m long and 8.5 m wide. This giant boat was powered by no less than eight outboard motors. It was equipped with a pressurized cabin for five people at the front. However, speed was not comparable to today’s engines, as the Amphitrite only reached about 13 knots.
  2. Anvera 55S – Anvera is an Italian brand known for its innovative design. The 55S model is a sleek RIB made from lightweight carbon fiber. Its aerodynamic design supports high speeds. The luxurious deck space and cabin accommodations make it ideal for long trips or day cruises.
  3. Heaven 50 Akuma – This Italian brand has three maxi RIBs in their offer ranging from 50 to 80 ft. The Akuma is a special version by Kardis.
  4. Heavan – H55 – It is 17,30 m long and 4 m wide. It has a very special and unique design of the outside of the cabin. ‘De gustibus et coloribus non disputandum est’ … ‘There is no arguing about tastes and colors.’
  5. Heaven 80 – It is the world’s first Rigid Inflatable Boat to reach an extraordinary length. The boat measures nearly 24 meters. Below deck, the interiors rival those of luxury yachts. They offer an opulent escape. This redefines what an inflatable boat can be.
  6. Opera 60 – The Italian RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) manufacturer Opera seems to have gone quiet in recent years. There is limited to no information available about its current operations.
  7. Pirelli 50 Mansory Edition – A premium version of the Pirelli 50, enhanced by Mansory for luxury and performance. It’s an Italian brand. Known for high speeds and custom luxury details. It combines powerful engines (up to 3 x 600 hp) with custom finishes. This makes it ideal for both sport and leisure. By TecnoRib.
  8. Salpa Soleil 52 – This boat is a very luxurious Rigid Inflatable Boat. It features an elegant design and spacious decks above and below. This boat offers lots of comfort and cool style for weekenders.
  9. Technohull Alpha 50 – The Greek built Technohull’s flagship is designed for high speed and stability. It features advanced hull technology. The boat is equipped with multiple high-powered engines. It’s renowned for smooth handling at high speeds, making it a favorite among thrill-seeking boaters.
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Zodiac X10CC Official Reveal 2024

The All New Zodiac X10CC

A 10-meter center console Rigid Inflatable Boat combining the advantages and characteristics of RIBs and rigid boats. It can have up to 20 people on board.

This video shows the renderings of this new model by Zodiac.

Though I like the looks of this Zodiac X10CC, I find myself pondering the authenticity of this vessel’s classification as a true RIB.

Its design appears notably distinct from their other RIB models.

They assert that equipped with 2 x 400 hp Mercury outboards, it boasts a consumption rate of merely 3 liters per nautical mile.

Yet, as it’s often the case, critical parameters remain undisclosed, leaving room for scrutiny regarding the veracity of this claim.

The weight/power ratio means it consumes 30% less fuel than a rigid boat of the same size.

Its 760-liter fuel tank gives it a range of around 250 nautical miles.

On their site I found these prices (April 2024):
Starting price is € 139 000.
Equipped and motorized: € 281 278 ex VAT, including the hard-top and several options, 2 engines Mercury 300 hp outboards and joystick (without freight cost).
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This video was published on the Zodiac Nautic YouTube channel

Specs and Rendering

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4th Event of Zodiac Club Day at Arzon

Splendid 4th Event Arzon

On June 17, 2023, the picturesque coastal town of Arzon (Brittany, France) came alive with the vibrant celebration of the Zodiac Club Day.

This eagerly anticipated event marked its fourth edition with 100 owners and 35 boats.

These events garnered even more enthusiasm and excitement, as it continued to grow in popularity.

Checkout their previous get-together here.

It’s a great region to enjoy your holidays on the water: le Morbihan. Especially the waters nearby Vannes.

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Drone view during the Zodiac club day 4th event

This video was published on the Zodiac Nautic YouTube channel.

Remarkable Zodiac Club Invitation May and June 2023

Third Zodiac Club Invitation

This year, the Zodiac and Bombard Club does it again for the third time. Watch the video of their first and second event.

The club is giving you the opportunity to create lasting memories in Marseille (F) on Saturday 27 May and also Arzon (F) on Saturday 17 June.

On the programme: breakfast, a day at sea, lunch and aperitif.

You can learn more about the Zodiac products that are available and exchange ideas with like-minded people.

Limited

There is a limited number of places for these events. The deadline to subscribe is April 30th 2023. Do it here.

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Zodiac Club Invitation May and June 2023

RIBs Smaller Than 4 Meter 10 Brands with ChatGPT

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Can ChatGPT help with listing up RIBs Smaller Than 4 Meter?

For an article on RIBs smaller than 4 meter worldwide, I thought ChatGPT could be of some assistance. If you’re not familiar with this conversational AI-tool, check out this page.

While the trend in the world of fantastic Rigid Inflatable Boats is leaning towards larger sizes, the “smaller” ones remain necessary, making entry into this world more accessible.

So 4 meter was my parameter number 1.

Will ChatGPT help me to provide a full list of RIBs smaller than 4 meters (great video by the way).

I started with a lot of enthusiasm and ran my query multiple times, adapting it to get the desired result.

I noticed that it was a mix of brands that differed from each other to a lesser extent. So I began to worry about the precision of the ChatGPT neural network even in this stadium.

Only when I pointed out that some information was incorrect did the tool excuse itself and provided more accurate information about RIBs smaller than 4 meter. That was awesome.

So I still had to “correct” the items in the list and added the links myself.

I learned that the formulation of the question must be very clear to get what you want. It’s like working with software developers.

It certainly wasn’t all doom and gloom; I really enjoy(ed) working with ChatGPT, albeit with some nuances in the answers. Privacy, safety, and copyright are certainly things to be aware of!

I really liked being able to have a conversation to delve deeper into the subject matter of RIBs smaller than 4 meter. This concept motivated me to keep going and achieve better results; in contrast to Google, for example.

That said, below is a 10-item list of RIBs smaller than 4 meter of worldwide brands.

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