Explore the Layout of this Airborne 8 RIB
Nordkapp’s Airborne 8 takes a different approach to Rigid Inflatable Boat design.
I was pleasantly surprised by the many well-thought-out details and the interesting overall design.
Everything seems designed for real days on the water, not just the showroom. The shipyard builds 4 RIB models as we speak ranging from 5.4 m tot 8 m. The focus is mainly on GRP motorboats (Glass Reinforced Plastic).
At just under eight metres long and 2.8 metres wide, the Airborne 8 features asymmetrical tubes that taper towards the stern and sit clear of the water. This reduces drag, improves handling and creates more space on board.
The bow seats four and converts into a sunbed, while the aft area accommodates six.
Practical touches include integrated cleats, foldaway cushions, clever storage and wide swim platforms. Mercury outboards from 200 to 350 hp provide the power.
I my opinion, this walkaround was very detailed and very interesting.
This video was published on the Nordkapp Boats YouTube channel.
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Specs
| Model | Nordkapp Airborne 8 |
|---|---|
| Length overall | 7.80 m |
| Beam overall | 2.82 m |
| Dry weight | 1,380 kg |
| Height | 2.06 m |
| Fuel capacity | 300 l |
| Freshwater capacity | 32 l |
| Maximum engine power | 350 hp |
| Engine shaft length | XL |
| Maximum persons | 10 |
| Design category | B* |
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Karel, RIB Advocate
Karel Overlaet is owner, founder, and editor-in-chief of RIBsONLY.com, Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat. A passionate RIB owner himself, he curates the web’s largest collection of RIB news and videos. What started as a passion project has grown into a knowledge hub with lots of news and 50+ in-depth guides for beginners and experts alike. He also created RIBManufacturerList, a unique global directory of all active RIB brands.
