{"id":39194,"date":"2025-11-27T20:05:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T19:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=39194"},"modified":"2026-07-19T22:40:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T20:40:51","slug":"ribelle-r6-full-sea-trial-and-test-results","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/ribelle-r6-full-sea-trial-and-test-results\/","title":{"rendered":"Ribelle R6 &#8211; Full Sea Trial and Test Results"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/mapsn6o9sco?si=ChmN7cPJLxgmTHUK\" 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 Ribelle R6 on the Water<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Italian built Ribelle R6 was powered by a Mercury 40 Pro. It was tested off Torre del Greco.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Italy you don&#8217;t need a license below 40 hp. I don&#8217;t understand why&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the video, conditions were calm but gradually changed in the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The boat showed excellent stability at rest and during displacement thanks to its large Orca-fabric tubes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hull\u2019s chines ensured dry, soft navigation, excellent grip in tight turns, and no cavitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Test Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes has-small-font-size\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Condition \/ Speed Stage<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>RPM<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Knots<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Fuel Consumption (l\/h)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Trim \/ Handling Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Initial readings<\/td><td>600<\/td><td>1,7<\/td><td>0,8<\/td><td>Minimum throttle, smooth, stable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Planing entry<\/td><td>3400<\/td><td>9,7<\/td><td>7,1<\/td><td>Slight bow lift, smooth transition to planing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Intermediate cruise<\/td><td>4000<\/td><td>14,7<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>Stable cruise, slight trim adjustment<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Two people aboard<\/td><td>5200<\/td><td>21,8<\/td><td>13,7<\/td><td>Moderate trim, smooth handling in turns<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top speed<\/td><td>6100<\/td><td>26<\/td><td>21,6<\/td><td>40% trim, stable, soft impact on waves<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\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&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@The_SeaTeam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sea Team<\/strong>&nbsp;YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve posted a walkthrough video of this RIB here: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/on-board-ribelle-r6-a-new-rib-brand\/\">On Board RibElle R6 a New RIB Brand<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to watch more reviews by The Sea Team?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/the-sea-team\/\">Here they are<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proud to share that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/en.orcaretail.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ORCA Retail<\/a>&nbsp;is a Friend of RIBs ONLY.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ribelle R6 on the Water The Italian built Ribelle R6 was powered by a Mercury 40 Pro. It was tested off Torre del Greco. In Italy you don&#8217;t need a license below 40 hp. I don&#8217;t understand why&#8230; According to the video, conditions were calm but gradually changed in the afternoon. 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