The Amazing Rafnar 1100
The title in the top left corner originally said “in extreme conditions”. I think this is such a context.
Therefore I changed it to “in rough conditions”. No offense, Rafnar Netherlands. Still it proofs Rafnars unbelievable capabilities.
This video shows a test drive of the Rafnar 1100. It was filmed during the severe storms Eunice, Dudley, and Franklin in February 2022. The drivers in the test were experienced RIB operators.
Its a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) for professional, harbour, emergency, military and other services related to providing safety at sea.
There are strong gusts up to 140 km/h. A Code Red weather alarm was applied for the coastal regions in The Netherlands. This includes IJmuiden.
Waves up to about 4 meters high rolled into the IJmuiden harbour from the North Sea. Powered by 3 Mercury outboards of 350 HP each, the Rafnar 1100 was fiercely put to the test.
Read more about the partnership between Rafnar Marine and TendersX below.
Rafnar Maritime and TendersX announced a partnership in 2021. They aim to manufacture and market Rafnar boats. They target the Dutch and German maritime markets in both professional and leisure segments.
TendersX is a newly established company. It is a sister of Xtenders and Xquip. They are known as specialists in building carbon superyacht tenders and carbon superyacht equipment.
As an official Rafnar partner, TendersX will go to market as Rafnar Netherlands & Rafnar Germany. It will offer the full Rafnar range. TendersX will provide its innovative hull.
This video was published on the Rafnar Netherlands YouTube channel.
I have some more Rafnar videos. They show the true behavior of the RIBs in very (!) challenging conditions. You can watch this one and another one. Sit back, turn up the volume and buckle-up!
Specs
| Model | Rafnar 1100 |
| Length overall (LOA) | 11,00 – 11,15 m |
| Beam | 3,2 – 3., m |
| Draft | 0,55 – 0,85 m |
| Weight (empty) | 3.800 – 5.000 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 800 – 900 l |
| Construction | Vacuum infused vinylester / GRP with Hypalon tubes |
| Maximum speed | 50 – 55+ knots |
| Cruising speed | 30 knots |
| Range | Approximately 250 nautical miles |
| Engine configuration | Generally twin or triple outboard setups |
| Horsepower range | Up to 1.050 hp (e.g., 3 × 350 hp engines) |
| Common setup | 3 × 350 hp Mercury Verado engines |
| Ök hull | A unique hull-and-keel design that reduces slamming impact by up to 95% |
so data may vary
