Chill Cruising Test with the Salpa Soleil 42

Drone Impression Cruising Test

This video shows that even this big, 12-meter-long RIB can still navigate swiftly and elegantly.

The Salpa Soleil 42 Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) effortlessly cruises through this canal waters.

This video showcases the remarkable manoeuvrability of this sizable 12-meter RIB, highlighting its ability to navigate with both speed and grace.

It was published on the Brugge Marine Center nv YouTube channel

Proud to share that Brugge Marine Center (BMC) is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.

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White Water Jet RIBs Ribworker 4K

Impressive White Water environment

Video featuring the impressive Ocean Dynamics Ribworker Jet RIB, tackling “the Bitches Rocks” off Ramsey Sound, Wales, United Kingdom.

This video showcases the remarkable Ocean Dynamics Ribworker Jet RIB as it skillfully navigates the challenging waters around “the Bitches Rocks” off Ramsey Sound, Wales, United Kingdom, demonstrating its impressive performance in formidable maritime conditions.

Change the settings in the YouTube video to 4K: settings > quality > 2160p (= 4K) because I’ve blown this video up to 4K and improved the image quality for you to enjoy this video even more.

This video was published on our YouTube channel.

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Thunderstorm – Costas Paracos’ Impressive RIB Built

In the RIBs ONLY Facebook group member Costas Paracos, shared in a video the story of his home-built RIB, Thunderstorm.

Building your own RIB is quite a challenge. The images show the different stages.

The vented RIB has a 200 hp Mercury Optimax outboard and reaches speeds in excess of 60 knots. It’s fuel economy is 0.7 – 0.8l/NM at cruise speeds with light load.

Dimensions are: length 6 m, width 2.27 m, weight 650 kg (without engine, battery, equipment, liquids etc).

Congratulations Costas for doing such a great job!

Highfield Boats at Route du Rhum 2022

Truly a jaw-dropping video of tihis fantastic 2022 event. Skippers sail single handed 4,400 NM from Saint-Malo, Bretagne, France, to Pointe-à-Pitre, on the island Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe.

Steve Harrison: “Our Route du Rhum – Destination Guadeloupe story… More than 60 Highfield support RIBs securing the race village and race start.

It was a privilege to be a part of something so special. Massive congratulations to our colleagues Highfield France for their dedication and preparation and to all of our partners, a huge thank you.”

Route du Rhum route @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Route du Rhum route

Amazing Ribco Venom 39 Twin 450 Mercury Racing

Remarkable Ribco Venom 39

This Greek Athens based RIB builder, Ribco Marine, uses the very efficiënt Scorpion offshore hulls. Indeed a very good platform.

Ribco Marine, a RIB builder situated in Greece, employs the highly efficient Scorpion offshore hulls, establishing it as a commendable platform for their watercraft.

The RIB’s design is truly exquisite. Currently, the company specializes in crafting substantial RIBs, including the Venom series with models 34, 39, 44, and the Seafarer series with models 33 and 36X.

This video was published on the ribco marine YouTube channel.

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