Düsseldorf 2018 Medianaut’s view Slideshow

Medianaut @ work by Anne Overlaet
Medianaut @ work by Anne Overlaet

Boot Düsseldorf 2018

The Düsseldorf 2018 boat show is always a great way to spend quality time. It was no different in 2018. After driving for two hours I entered the Walhalla of RIBs (Rigid Inflatable Boats): hall 10. Say no more.

Armed with my buddy, a Nikon D810 full frame DSLR and my Nikon AF-S 24-70 mm f/2.8G ED I was ready to capture the things I liked.

This 42 images slideshow shows my view of the RIBs on display. It is my impression and I hope you like it. It’s my walkaround so to speak.

Click on the image to enlarge or enjoy my view of Düsseldorf 2018. If you’re interested in more slideshows? Click here.


This slideshow and all its photos by Karel Overlaet – Medianaut is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0

Italboats X8 with Suzuki DF300AP Performance Review

The Italboats X8 Tested by the Sea Team

Off Santa Maria di Leuca, Andrea Risolo and Carlo Luongo (LinkedIn profile) tested the Italboats X8 powered by a Suzuki DF300AP Stealth.

The X8, first in the X-RIB line unveiled at Düsseldorf 2025, targets professional and military markets.

In shifting weather, the hull of the Italboats X8 RIB showed balance and dryness, even with tubes deflated for stress evaluation.

At cruising speed, fuel consumption stayed below one liter per mile, impressively efficient for 300 horsepower.

Top speed reached 45 knots, with strong acceleration supported by Suzuki’s variable valve technology.


This video was published on The Sea Team YouTube channel.

Follow this link for more videos of this Italian brand: Italboats showcases.

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All Specs and Test Results

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