The Aluminum Highfield Sport 900 Reviewed
The Rigid Inflatable Boat Highfield Sport 900 its the company’s flagship at this moment.
Highfield started off with a professional-grade craft. They optimized it for recreational use.
That’s what this video is all about.
The hull of this flagship is based on that of the famous Patrol 860.
Naval architect Petter Martens redesigned it. It offers better stability and performance.
Their 900 Sport RIB with an aluminum hull offers the ruggedness and reliability of a commercial vessel. It also provides the comfort and style of a leisure boat.
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Consummation Tests
- 10 knots: Fuel consumption of 0.7 nautical miles per liter
- 15 knots: Fuel consumption of 0.5 nautical miles per liter at 2,700 RPM
- 29 knots: Stable fuel consumption with half a mile per liter at 4,150 RPM
Speed Trials
- Claimed top speed: 48 knots with a Honda 350-horsepower V8 engine.
- Achieved speeds:
- 45 knots at 6,100 RPM
- 45.7 knots at 6,250 RPM
Specs
