{"id":31972,"date":"2025-01-19T15:28:45","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T14:28:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=31972"},"modified":"2025-11-22T18:31:46","modified_gmt":"2025-11-22T17:31:46","slug":"the-all-new-adv7-from-highfield-boats-is-it-a-rib","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/the-all-new-adv7-from-highfield-boats-is-it-a-rib\/","title":{"rendered":"The All New ADV7 from Highfield Boats: Is it a RIB?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/l2Kw-rvBvjo?si=TQl9wdsmy083wClM\" 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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ADV7 from Highfield<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What I can say is that it&#8217;s not your average rib. Not your typical Highfield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Based on the video above and the photos provided to me, I see similarities to a RIB, but also differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It seems that the air-filled tubes serve a different purpose, as they are positioned high above the waterline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a cross-over.<\/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\/2025\/01\/Highfield_AVD7-top.webp\" alt=\"ADV7 from HighfieldADV7 from Highfield\" class=\"wp-image-31981\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Highfield_AVD7-top.webp 853w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Highfield_AVD7-top-150x84.webp 150w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Highfield_AVD7-top-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">ADV7 from Highfield Boats<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its deep-V hull, expertly crafted with vacuum-infused composite by the award-winning <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vom-creations.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vom Designs<\/a>, guarantees exceptional performance and handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The company already designing a bold, modern console for Highfield&#8217;s Patrol boat collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the press release, this ADV7 by Highfield Boats is powered by a 150 hp engine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It effortlessly surpasses 30 knots. With a 250 hp, it rockets to nearly 50 knots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the Adv7\u2019s tube offers unmatched security and buoyancy\u2014rarely found in the adventure boat market, so the info states.<\/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<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Photos of the ADV7 from Highfield Premi\u00e8re at BOOT 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n<div  id=\"jtg-31985\" class=\"modula modula-gallery modula-custom-grid\" data-config=\"{&quot;height&quot;:800,&quot;tabletHeight&quot;:800,&quot;mobileHeight&quot;:800,&quot;desktopHeight&quot;:800,&quot;enableTwitter&quot;:false,&quot;enableWhatsapp&quot;:false,&quot;enableFacebook&quot;:false,&quot;enablePinterest&quot;:false,&quot;enableLinkedin&quot;:false,&quot;enableEmail&quot;:false,&quot;randomFactor&quot;:0.5,&quot;type&quot;:&quot;custom-grid&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:12,&quot;gutter&quot;:10,&quot;mobileGutter&quot;:10,&quot;tabletGutter&quot;:10,&quot;desktopGutter&quot;:10,&quot;enableResponsive&quot;:true,&quot;tabletColumns&quot;:1,&quot;mobileColumns&quot;:1,&quot;lazyLoad&quot;:0,&quot;lightboxOpts&quot;:{&quot;animated&quot;:true,&quot;Thumbs&quot;:{&quot;type&quot;:&quot;modern&quot;,&quot;showOnStart&quot;:false,&quot;position&quot;:&quot;bottom&quot;},&quot;Toolbar&quot;:{&quot;display&quot;:{&quot;right&quot;:[&quot;fullscreen&quot;,&quot;close&quot;],&quot;left&quot;:[&quot;infobar&quot;]},&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;Carousel&quot;:{&quot;Panzoom&quot;:{&quot;touch&quot;:true},&quot;infinite&quot;:false,&quot;transition&quot;:&quot;fade&quot;},&quot;keyboard&quot;:{&quot;Escape&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;Delete&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;Backspace&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;PageUp&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;PageDown&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;,&quot;ArrowUp&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;,&quot;ArrowDown&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;ArrowRight&quot;:&quot;next&quot;,&quot;ArrowLeft&quot;:&quot;prev&quot;},&quot;wheel&quot;:&quot;slide&quot;,&quot;touch&quot;:true,&quot;backdropClick&quot;:&quot;close&quot;,&quot;l10n&quot;:{&quot;CLOSE&quot;:&quot;Close&quot;,&quot;NEXT&quot;:&quot;Next&quot;,&quot;PREV&quot;:&quot;Previous&quot;,&quot;Error&quot;:&quot;The requested content cannot be loaded. 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