{"id":42675,"date":"2026-05-13T18:45:55","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:45:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=42675"},"modified":"2026-05-19T11:32:43","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T09:32:43","slug":"highfield-velox-560-review-made-in-the-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/highfield-velox-560-review-made-in-the-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Highfield Velox 560 Review &#8211; Made in the USA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P5lbnCRFiSs?si=1ITpCeCRFZzEWTNF\" 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 Velox in the Middle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Highfield Velox 560 is the bridge between de 420 and the 660 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It combines an aluminium hull with a Rotax jet propulsion system for responsive performance on the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its jet-driven configuration allows operation in shallow waters where traditional outboard-powered boats often face limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The model uses Highfield\u2019s high-tensile aluminium hull construction, already familiar throughout the brand\u2019s wider RIB range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On board, the Velox 560 features an open layout with generous seating and several integrated storage compartments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The setup is intended for day cruising, watersports activities, and fast coastal passages in varying water conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With an overall length of 5,60 metres, the model targets both families and recreational performance-oriented boaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The combination of jet propulsion and lightweight construction creates a distinctly different driving experience compared to conventional RIBs.<\/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\"><br>This video was published on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Highfieldboats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Highfield YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Find much more <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/highfield-boats\/\">Highfield footage<\/a> here.<\/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 <a href=\"https:\/\/ribmanufacturerlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Manufacturer List<\/a> showcases 200+ active RIB brands, organized through homepage visibility, featured companies, and detailed listings by country and segment. Contact the RIB Builders fast!<\/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 &#8211; USA Only<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Highfield Velox 560<\/strong><\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><\/td><td><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Imperial<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall length<\/td><td>5,92 m<\/td><td>19&#8217;5&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal length<\/td><td>3,51 m<\/td><td>11&#8217;6&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Overall width<\/td><td>2,51 m<\/td><td>8&#8217;3&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal width<\/td><td>1.60 m<\/td><td>5&#8217;3&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Dead rise<\/td><td>22\u00b0<\/td><td>22\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube diameter<\/td><td>51 cm<\/td><td>20&#8243;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Number of air chambers<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum load<\/td><td>1.182 kg<\/td><td>2,600 lbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum people<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boat only weight<\/td><td>791 kg<\/td><td>1,740 lbs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel tank<\/td><td>145 l<\/td><td>38.3 gal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum hp<\/td><td>230 hp<\/td><td>230 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design category<\/td><td>C*<\/td><td>C*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.highfieldboats.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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Highfieldboats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Velox in the Middle The Highfield Velox 560 is the bridge between de 420 and the 660 Rigid Inflatable Boats (RIBs). 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