{"id":31320,"date":"2024-11-14T11:43:36","date_gmt":"2024-11-14T10:43:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=31320"},"modified":"2025-06-07T16:28:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-07T14:28:22","slug":"highfield-velox-420-a-rotax-jet-powered-fun-rib","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/highfield-velox-420-a-rotax-jet-powered-fun-rib\/","title":{"rendered":"Highfield Velox 420: A Rotax Jet-Powered Fun RIB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ww4gCmhjQUg?si=Dn1eTvQWj_9L5aKI\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">>> <em>2 minutes read time<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discover the Highfield Velox 420<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Highfield 420 Velox is a compact, high-performance Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It measures under 14 feet (4,44 m). This boat is uniquely equipped with a jet propulsion system instead of the usual outboard motor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Highfield Velox 420 is powered by a BRP Rotax\u2019s ACE 900 engine. It weighs less than 125 pounds (56 kg).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows it to achieve a lightweight design with a low center of gravity, enhancing stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The jet system is integrated with an aluminum hull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows shallow-water operation in less than a foot of water. It is ideal for maneuvering in tight areas without risking propeller strikes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This model\u2019s jet propulsion offers a major advantage in responsiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the pilot in this video acceleration is quick, with the Highfield Velox 420 reaching plane in about 3.5 seconds, hitting 27 knots (30 mph) in around 6 seconds, and topping out just below 35 knots (40 mph).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Highfieldboats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Highfield Boats YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proud to share that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.highfieldboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Highfield<\/a> is a good Friend of RIBs ONLY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The specs are listed below the image.<\/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\/2024\/11\/Highfield-Velox-420-A-Rotax-Jet-Powered-Fun-RIB-shot.webp\" alt=\"Highfield Velox 420- A Rotax Jet-Powered Fun RIB @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-31336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Highfield-Velox-420-A-Rotax-Jet-Powered-Fun-RIB-shot.webp 853w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Highfield-Velox-420-A-Rotax-Jet-Powered-Fun-RIB-shot-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Highfield-Velox-420-A-Rotax-Jet-Powered-Fun-RIB-shot-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Highfield Velox 420- A Rotax Jet-Powered Fun RIB<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Velox features Highfield\u2019s 19-inch tubes with spray rails, which keep passengers dry even at higher speeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The removable bimini top offers shade and can support mounted accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One notable feature is the jet\u2019s neutral setting, which keeps the pump running without significant forward or backward movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This allows the driver to retain steering control at low speeds, which is particularly useful in docking situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to this configuration, Highfield also offers the smaller, fully electric e-jet, powered by the Zer0jet MKII (<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/highfield-ejet330-powered-by-zerojet\/\">video<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>Total Length<\/td><td>4,44 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal Length<\/td><td>2,79 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Width<\/td><td>2.07 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal Width<\/td><td>1,05 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dead Rise<\/td><td>22\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube Diameter<\/td><td>47 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of Air Chambers<\/td><td>4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum Load Capacity<\/td><td>640 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum People Capacity<\/td><td>8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boat Only Weight<\/td><td>481 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel Tank Capacity<\/td><td>55 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Max Horsepower<\/td><td>90 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design Category<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highfieldboats.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>>> 2 minutes read time Discover the Highfield Velox 420 The Highfield 420 Velox is a compact, high-performance Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB). It measures under 14 feet (4,44 m). This boat is uniquely equipped with a jet propulsion system instead of the usual outboard motor. The Highfield Velox 420 is powered by a BRP Rotax\u2019s ACE 900 engine. 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