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Mercury Unleashes New V10 400R High-Performance Outboard 

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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The all new Mercury V10 400R

This official press release fell into my mailbox. I post it in full and added photos and links.

New Mercury V10 400R

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (February 14, 2022) – Mercury Racing delivers more outboard performance punch with the introduction of the all-new Mercury Racing V10 400R model.

Designed primarily to power performance boats to speeds well beyond 75 mph, the V10 400R offers more power and a higher RPM range than any outboard in this category. A host of exclusive Mercury Racing features further enhance the experience of piloting a Wide Open performance powerboat.

RIBs ONLY: checkout the video of the standard Mercury V10 400.

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The Amazing Miami Boat Show 2023

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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Miami Boat Show 2023

Miami Boat Show Dates

The Miami Boat Show is open from February 15 till 19 in 2023, is truly a huge event showing the best boats around. The organizers call it “The Ultimate Boater’s Destination”. That’s quite a statement.

The owner is the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA). Their members manufacture an estimated 80% of marine products used in North America.

I wonder if – and how many – Rigid Inflatable Boat brands are on display. Let me know!

I”ve collected some RIB videos in Miami here. Quite some very well-known brands.

Opening hours

  • Wednesday (2/15): 10 am – 6 pm
  • Thursday (2/16): 10 am – 6 pm
  • Friday (2/17): 10 am – 7 pm
  • Saturday (2/18): 10 am – 7 pm
  • Sunday (2/19): 10 am – 5 pm

A drone view of the 2022 Boat Show.

Miami Boat Show 2022 @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
Overview of 2022

Exciting Boatlife Boatshow 2023

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate
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Boatlife Boatshow 2023

The Boatlife Boatshow 2023 is just around the corner. Four days of quality time in three halls.

“Arguably the biggest part of the show, expect to see over 100 powerboat and RIBs at the show, the majority in the sub 40 ft market and many, many trailerable boats.”

If you’re looking for a RIB I have an article for you that tells you in 10 thoughts what to consider. And find out here if a Rigid Inflatable Boat is really safe.

Scan the QR code below to buy your ticket:

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Enigma Powerboat – Customize your Exciting Fast RIB

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

“The Enigma powerboat is designed to support pleasure on the water when socially meandering for family relaxation or at high speeds. You can read more about the expert Technology used to achieve this premium craft.” (Debbie Hood, Owner and CEO).

This Portsmouth based company was founded in 2022. This British designed and built high-speed Rigid Inflatable Boat looks already impressive and exudes class as well. No wonder if you know it was designed by renowned naval architect Adam Younger.

Petter Martens of Beserk Designs also joined the team. Earlier I’ve published a comprehensive blog post on this brand here.

For now, they are releasing one model.

Enigma powerboat technology @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat
The Enigma powerboat technology

Specs

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Big Ribco Venom 34 Boat Ride by e-Ribbing

Karel Overlaet, RIB Advocate

Amazing Ribco Venom 34

This Greek built Ribco Venom 34 is powered by no less than a twin Mercury 4.6L 300 hp Verados outboards.

This ride was performed by our Greek friends of e-Ribbing. Pay them a visit. You won’t regret it.

Thank you, guys for putting a short but ferm focus on the safety measures on board in the beginning of the video. That’s what we like to see more.

The perfect boat for one individual may not be ideal for another, but with careful consideration of needs and desires, every boat can find their ideal owner who will make the most out of it. Check our my article of what to think about before buying a RIB.

The Ribco Venom 34 with its offshore hull is the smaller Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) of the Venom 44 and is now the smallest boat in this range.

Specs

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