What is the ADV7?
Alex Smith from Motor Boat & Yachting calls it a hybrid. I prefer “cross-over” (see my article).
“Hybrid” usually refers to engines that combine combustion and electric power.
“Cross-over” better describes a boat sitting between different models, like cross-over cars.
Redefining Adventure Boats
Highfield, long known for aluminium RIBs, has launched its first fiberglass hybrid adventure boat, the ADV7.
Its slim, raised tubes act as stabilizers and fenders while providing a wider internal beam than most 7-meter RIBs.
The plumb bow ensures smooth entry, splash control, and confident handling. A single outboard powers the boat, with options up to 300 horsepower.
Beneath the deck, water and fuel tanks are easily accessible. The cockpit features a wet bar, fridge, fold-away table, and seating that converts into a sun pad.
Forward, a second seating area also forms a sun bed, with generous storage throughout.
The ADV7 reached 38 knots with the Honda 250.
This video was published on the Motor Boat & Yachting YouTube channel.
I’ve posted more news of this Highfield ADV7.
Proud to share that Highfield is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.
Specs
| Model | Highfield ADV7 |
| Overall length | 6.98 m |
| Internal length | 5.19 m |
| Overall width | 2.00 m |
| Dead Rise | 20 ° |
| Tube Diameter | 320 mm |
| Air Chambers | 6 |
| Maximum people | 8 |
| Maximum load* | 640 kg |
| Boat only weight | 1,300 kg |
| Fuel tank | 270 l |
| Maximum hp** | 300 hp |
| Engine shaft | XL single |
| Design category | C*** |
**Outboard engines by certain manufacturers may exceed the maximum engine weight
despite being within the Max HP limit.
(source, data may vary)
***discover what this means