{"id":25670,"date":"2023-09-12T15:45:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-12T13:45:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=25670"},"modified":"2023-09-12T16:00:08","modified_gmt":"2023-09-12T14:00:08","slug":"the-50-knot-explorer-ballistic-xp80-sea-trial","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/the-50-knot-explorer-ballistic-xp80-sea-trial\/","title":{"rendered":"The 50-Knot Explorer Ballistic XP80 Sea Trial"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/V7evFBIjeMc?si=50bnYq0AfP4MGrQ0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explorer Ballistic XP80 the Ultimate Adventure RIB?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alex Smith from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mby.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Motor Boat &amp; Yachting<\/a> takes a deep dive in the Rigid Inflatable Boat from <a href=\"https:\/\/ballisticribs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ballistic RIBs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ballistic Ribs has gained fame for its sea-going boats built to tackle South African waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The XP 80 stands out from traditional Ballistic models with its innovative design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RIB features a unique transom arrangement with a swim platform and low-level furniture, expanding deck space for leisure use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It offers a convertible sun pad, spacious dining area, and a hidden berth for two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-50-Knot-Explorer-Ballistic-XP80-berth.webp\" alt=\"The 50-Knot Explorer Ballistic XP80 berth @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Home\" class=\"wp-image-25678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-50-Knot-Explorer-Ballistic-XP80-berth.webp 853w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-50-Knot-Explorer-Ballistic-XP80-berth-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-50-Knot-Explorer-Ballistic-XP80-berth-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/The-50-Knot-Explorer-Ballistic-XP80-berth-600x338.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Explorer Ballistic XP80 berth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boat&#8217;s versatility extends to water sports, fishing, and storage options, including a paddleboard rack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powered by a Yamaha F300 engine, it reaches impressive speeds, of 50 knots but fuel efficiency varies with the cruising speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As an adventure RIB the model could do with a larger fuel tank. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/ballistic\/\">more Ballistic RIB videos<\/a> here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@MotorBoatYachting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Motor Boat &amp; Yachting YouTube channel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Overall length&nbsp;<\/td><td>8 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall beam<\/td><td>2.5 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal beam<\/td><td>1.52 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube diameter<\/td><td>460 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>No. of chambers<\/td><td>5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube material<\/td><td>Orca<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum hp<\/td><td>400 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel tank<\/td><td>225 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight (inc. trailer)<\/td><td>2,600 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum seating<\/td><td>12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top speed on test<\/td><td>48 knots<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel consumption @ 20 knots<\/td><td>29 l\/h<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Range @ 20 knots<\/td><td>124 nm <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Noise: level @ 20 knots<\/td><td> 90.5 d(B)A <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Price as tested: <\/td><td>\u00a3 157,637 (inc. VAT, 2023 June))<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CE category<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Explorer Ballistic XP80<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explorer Ballistic XP80 the Ultimate Adventure RIB? Alex Smith from Motor Boat &amp; Yachting takes a deep dive in the Rigid Inflatable Boat from Ballistic RIBs. Ballistic Ribs has gained fame for its sea-going boats built to tackle South African waters. The XP 80 stands out from traditional Ballistic models with its innovative design. 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