This is a promo video not sharing many details. Though the footage is great, a it more deck and below deck video would have been an added value.
Powered by twin 425 hp Mercury Verado V10 outboards, the 11.5-metre RIB ZAR Imagine seems to behave cool.
Its stepped hull appears to contribute to rapid acceleration, efficient cruising and confident handling at speed.
According to the published figures, the boat surpassed 20 knots quickly and cruised at 30 knots while consuming 138 litres of fuel per hour. It also remained stable during demanding high-speed manoeuvres.
Below deck, the layout is designed with extended cruising in mind. Two cabins, a separate shower compartment, generous seating and a spacious hardtop combine comfort with the offshore performance expected from a modern luxury RIB.
Fraser Mackie RIBs ONLY Author and proud RIB owner
Welcome to the Inner Circle, Fraser
Fraser came to RIBs in his 40s after spending his youth messing around with yachts.
After a long break from the sea, he and his wife and co-skipper, Erika, bought their first RIB in 2017. They have been hooked ever since.
They now run a custom XS750 with a 300 hp Mercury V8 outboard. It features what Fraser modestly calls “the best RIB nav kit on the West of Scotland.” The setup includes twin Simrad NSS4 plotters and radar.
The couple regularly enjoy long adventures around Scotland’s west coast. They also travel as far as Ireland and the South of England.
Fraser has a passion for Scotland’s maritime history, small-group exploration, and photography.
Both he and Erika have earned many qualifications. They regularly apply those learnings in their risk management roles at a major bank.
He can also be found aboard the 1972 Nelson 42, “Bold Ranger.” Restoring the boat has become a true labour of love.
One notable achievement was the first tagging of a basking shark with a video camera.
Fraser’s defining characteristic is that he doesn’t believe in a boating “season.” You’ll find them at sea and on various Facebook forums throughout the year.
Founded in 1974 by Davide Capelli in Spinadesco, northern Italy, Cantieri Capelli initially built fibreglass riverboats for the River Po.
Its first major milestone came in 1986 with the successful launch of the Fisherman 4.7 at the Genoa International Boat Show.
The company entered the rigid inflatable boat market in 1992 with the Tempest range.
According to the company, this expansion established Cantieri Capelli as one of Italy’s leading RIB builders.
Today, the family-owned shipyard combines traditional craftsmanship with modern production methods while exporting its boats to markets around the world.
As a child, Umberto Capelli often joined his father, Davide Capelli, on the river aboard a small fishing boat his father had built by hand.
He carefully watched every movement and gradually developed a deep appreciation for boating, fishing, and life on the water.
Those early experiences eventually shaped his professional career. Looking back, he credits his father for introducing him to a passion that became his life’s work.
According to the company, the growth of Cantieri Capelli reflects its commitment to traditional craftsmanship, a skill deeply rooted in the culture of its region.
Rather than relying on mass production alone, the company continues to value artisanal expertise alongside modern manufacturing.
For him, Cantieri Capelli represents dynamism, practicality, and reliability, qualities that have helped establish the brand’s long-standing reputation in the boating industry.
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