{"id":35737,"date":"2025-08-08T12:04:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T10:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=35737"},"modified":"2026-09-09T15:05:40","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T13:05:40","slug":"test-bsc-85-elegance-rib-powered-by-a-honda-350","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/test-bsc-85-elegance-rib-powered-by-a-honda-350\/","title":{"rendered":"Test BSC 85 Elegance RIB Powered by a Honda 350"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AcB9A89SZpo?si=aE9WgALITgW6s21W\" 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\">BSC 85 Elegance Test Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I restrict my description to the actual testing. The video showcases the Rigid Inflatable Boat&#8217;s lay-out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Elegance version offers a wider range of colours compared to the Sport and Classic models.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Testing the Italian built BSC 85 Elegance RIB with a single 350-hp Honda outboard showed these results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Idle speed was 2.6 knots at 2.6 l\/h. <strong>Planing<\/strong> occurred at 12.1 knots (2.500 rpm, 23 liter per hour).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Optimal cruise was around 22 &#8211; 24 knots at ~1 l\/nm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Top speed<\/strong> reached 42.7 knots at 6.000 rpm with 126 l\/h fuel burn, despite a fouled hull.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The RIB maintained a dry, stable ride in varying seas. It offered responsive handling. The Rigid Inflatable Boat featured generous deck space suitable for leisure or charter operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@The_SeaTeam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sea Team<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">i&#8217;ve posted more video of this brand for you to enjoy: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/bsc\/\">BSC posts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\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><tbody><tr><td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>BSC 85 Elegance<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length<\/td><td>8,45 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Height<\/td><td>3,47 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of passengers<\/td><td>cat. B*: 14 \/ cat. C: 18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube diamter<\/td><td>68 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of compartments<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weigth<\/td><td>1.620 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum power<\/td><td>300 kW \/ 400 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shaft<\/td><td>1 XXL \/ 2 XL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel tank<\/td><td>400 l<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gommonibsc.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary)<br>*<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/does-a-rib-exist-with-ce-a-certification-mine-has-b\/\">discover what this means<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Engine Outboard<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Honda<\/strong> <strong>BF350<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type<\/td><td>4-stroke, SOHC, 60\u00b0 V8, 32-valve<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Displacement<\/td><td>4,952 cc (302 cubic in.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bore &amp; stroke<\/td><td>89 x 99,5 mm (3.5 x 3.9 in.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full throttle rpm range<\/td><td>5,000-6,000 rpm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rated power<\/td><td>350 hp @ 5,500 rpm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cooling system<\/td><td>Water cooled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel delivery<\/td><td>Programmed fuel injection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ignition system<\/td><td>Microcomputer programmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Starting system<\/td><td>Electric<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exhaust<\/td><td>Through hub<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lubrication<\/td><td>Wet sump<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trim range<\/td><td>-4\u00b0 to +15\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tilt range<\/td><td>68\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel type<\/td><td>86 octane<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Drive<\/td><td>BF350<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gear ratio<\/td><td>1.79:1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gear shift<\/td><td>F-N-R<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alternator (electric start)<\/td><td>93 amps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Battery charging power<\/td><td>70 amps<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Propeller<\/td><td>Optional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trim support<\/td><td>Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Automatic tilt<\/td><td>Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trolling mode range<\/td><td>650-1,000 rpm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cruise control range<\/td><td>650-6,000 rpm in 50 rpm increments<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oil pressure alert<\/td><td>Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Temperature alert<\/td><td>Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rev-limiter<\/td><td>Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recreational warranty<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Commercial\/rental warranty<\/td><td>2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Optional extended warranty<\/td><td>Up to 36 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall width<\/td><td>650 mm (25.6 in.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transom height (X type)<\/td><td>638 mm (25 in.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Transom height (U type)<\/td><td>765 mm (30 in.)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dry weight (X type)<\/td><td>347 kg (765 lbs)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dry weight (U type)<\/td><td>352 kg (776 lbs)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marine.honda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>BSC 85 Elegance Test Results I restrict my description to the actual testing. The video showcases the Rigid Inflatable Boat&#8217;s lay-out. The Elegance version offers a wider range of colours compared to the Sport and Classic models. Testing the Italian built BSC 85 Elegance RIB with a single 350-hp Honda outboard showed these results. Idle speed was 2.6 knots at&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[129,58,541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35737","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bsc","category-honda","category-the-sea-team"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35737","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=35737"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35737\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":46935,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/35737\/revisions\/46935"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=35737"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=35737"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=35737"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}