Exclusive: The Making of GEMINI WR880 Hull in 12 Steps

1. The making of a GEMINI WR880 RIB – A RIBs ONLY Exclusive!

Amongst the many RIB brands, GEMINI is positioned as a commercial RIB. These heavy duty RIBS are built in Cape Town, South Africa, sinds 1979. They’re built to last. So is this RIB GEMINI WR880.

Gemini Marine has been the sole provider to the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) of South Africa for rescue craft from 4 meter to 8.5 meter Cabin class operating along the rugged South African coastline since 1984.

Gerhard Neethling, CEO and Owner of GEMINI-Marine

RIBs ONLY got an exclusive look behind the scenes how the RIB GEMINI WR880 is built (the finished RIB). Some steps in the process have been omitted for trade secret reasons. This is not strange.

As a nautical journalist, I visited several shipyards. In every company I was not allowed to photograph or write about certain things for the same reason.

All photos courteys of GEMINI Marine. Many thanks go to:

  • GEMINI Marine’s Tech Director & Founder Jeff Stephens
  • Gerhard Neethling, Global Sales & Marketing, CEO and Owner since September 2020
  • Henning Blaauw, Chief Operations Officer
  • And also to all the other employees for doing such a great job!

RIBs ONLY also wants to thank Arjen Maan, Company Director of novi marine in the Netherlands, importer and distributor of GEMINI RIBs.

After reading this article if you’re interested in buying a RIB that suits your needs, let this article inspire you.

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Gemini WR880 12+2 Passenger Tourist Event RIB Twin Suzuki DF200APX

Promo video of a 2018 Gemini WR880 Tourist Rigid Inflatable Boat, used for experience rides and events.

This professional RIB operated by novi marine, can safely accommodate up to 12 passengers + 2 crew. It is fitted with a state-of-the-art counter rotating set of Suzuki DF200APX fly-by-wire outboard engines.

Video courtesy of BV Nimag, importer of Suzuki for the NL and novi marine (NL).

Proud to share that Gemini and novi marine are good Friends of RIBs ONLY.

Gemini WR880 Cabin RIB ‘Parow’

Video of a professional Gemini WR880 cabin RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) for safety & guard, dive support, emergency response, cable support, safe crew transfers. Find the complete fleet at novi marine RIBs and workboats, sales and charter.

Proud to share that Gemini and novi marine are good Friends of RIBs ONLY.

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