{"id":41546,"date":"2026-02-19T23:40:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-19T22:40:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=41546"},"modified":"2026-02-22T15:18:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T14:18:04","slug":"italboats-x8-with-suzuki-df300ap-performance-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/italboats-x8-with-suzuki-df300ap-performance-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Italboats X8 with Suzuki DF300AP Performance Review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WT3UNRUR7vI?si=N8_yevMGf5d_czRz\" 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 Italboats X8 Tested by the Sea Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Off Santa Maria di Leuca, Andrea Risolo and Carlo Luongo (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/carlo-luongo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LinkedIn profile<\/a>) tested the Italboats X8 powered by a Suzuki DF300AP Stealth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The X8, first in the X-RIB line unveiled at D\u00fcsseldorf 2025, targets professional and military markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In shifting weather, the hull of the Italboats X8 RIB showed balance and dryness, even with tubes deflated for stress evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At cruising speed, fuel consumption stayed below one liter per mile, impressively efficient for 300 horsepower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top speed reached 45 knots, with strong acceleration supported by Suzuki\u2019s variable valve technology.<\/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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@The_SeaTeam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sea Team<\/a><\/strong> YouTube channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Follow this link for more videos of this Italian brand: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/italboats\/\">Italboats showcases<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I really appreciate the reviews by The Sea Team:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/the-sea-team\/\">Watch more of them<\/a>!<br><\/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\">All Specs and Test Results<\/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>Value<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length overall (LOA)<\/td><td>8,54 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hull length (LH)<\/td><td>7,99 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum beam (B)<\/td><td>3,20 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal length<\/td><td>7,35 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal width<\/td><td>1,84 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Hull deadrise<\/td><td>22\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube material<\/td><td>Hypalon (CSM) \u2013 Neoprene, 1670 dtex<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube diameter<\/td><td>57 &#8211; 66 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air chambers<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dry weight without engines<\/td><td>1.350 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Person capacity<\/td><td>20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design category<\/td><td>CE B*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel capacity<\/td><td>350 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Water capacity<\/td><td>n.a.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine shaft (outboard)<\/td><td>1 x XXL | 2 x XL + XL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum engine power<\/td><td>250 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum engine power<\/td><td>450 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel consumption at cruising speed<\/td><td>n.a.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/adria-boats.com\/\" 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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Displacement at 600 rpm delivered 2.8 knots and 2.2 l\/h, confirming efficient low-speed control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 2,900 rpm the X8 cruised at 19.8 knots, burning 23.1 l\/h, below one litre per mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 3,400 rpm it reached 24.3 knots with 30 l\/h, remaining stable in beam seas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Top speed peaked at 45 knots at 5,500 rpm, with 93.5 l\/h consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Acceleration from standstill pushed the hull past 40 knots in seconds, showcasing strong offshore performance.<\/p>\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>Model<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Suzuki DF300AP<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recommended transom height<\/td><td>X: 635 mm | XX: 762 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Starting system<\/td><td>Electric<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Weight<\/td><td>X: 290 kg | XX: 299 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine type<\/td><td>DOHC 24-Valve<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel delivery system<\/td><td>Multi-Point Sequential Electronic Fuel Injection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of cylinders<\/td><td>V6 (55-degree)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Piston displacement<\/td><td>4.028 cm\u00b3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Bore x stroke<\/td><td>98 x 89 mm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum output<\/td><td>220.7 kW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full throttle operating range<\/td><td>5.700 &#8211; 6.300 rpm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Steering<\/td><td>Remote<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oil pan capacity<\/td><td>8.0 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ignition system<\/td><td>Fully transistorized<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Alternator<\/td><td>12V 54A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engine mounting<\/td><td>Shear mount<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trim method<\/td><td>Power trim and tilt<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gear ratio<\/td><td>2.08:1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Gear shift<\/td><td>F-N-R (Drive-by-wire)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Exhaust<\/td><td>Through prop hub exhaust<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Propeller selection (3-blade)<\/td><td>15\u201d &#8211; 27,5\u201d<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalsuzuki.com\/marine\/\" 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>The Italboats X8 Tested by the Sea Team Off Santa Maria di Leuca, Andrea Risolo and Carlo Luongo (LinkedIn profile) tested the Italboats X8 powered by a Suzuki DF300AP Stealth. The X8, first in the X-RIB line unveiled at D\u00fcsseldorf 2025, targets professional and military markets. In shifting weather, the hull of the Italboats X8 RIB showed balance and dryness,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":41562,"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":[370,37,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41546","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-italboats","category-suzuki","category-video"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Italboats-X8-with-Suzuki-DF300AP-Performance-Review.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41546","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=41546"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41546\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41562"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41546"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41546"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41546"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}