{"id":44148,"date":"2026-06-28T23:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T21:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=44148"},"modified":"2026-07-05T17:44:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T15:44:34","slug":"miami-gold-is-42-hard-top-by-the-boat-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/miami-gold-is-42-hard-top-by-the-boat-show\/","title":{"rendered":"MIAMI GOLD IS 42 Hard Top by The Boat Show"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/EYfHsWrO2yw?si=ANI63BTCdmUI7dXV\" 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 <strong>Miami Gold IS 42 Hard Top<\/strong> Review<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Miami Gold is a young Italian boatbuilder founded just 4 years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than pursuing mass production, the yard focuses on handcrafted RIBs built in limited numbers while continuously refining each model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Miami Gold IS42 Hard Top measures 13 m overall but is certified within the 10 m category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It has a 4 m beam and features a computer-designed double-step hull, developed with hydrodynamic tank testing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The range also includes Open and T-Top versions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deck layout prioritises safe movement with wide walkways, integrated handrails, generous swim platforms, and a practical cockpit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The side-entry cabin provides two berths, while joining the sofas creates an additional double berth. A fully equipped galley with two refrigerators completes the accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power comes from twin Honda V8 350 hp outboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During sea trials in the Gulf of Naples, the RIB cruised comfortably at 22 knots at 3,000 rpm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After adjusting the trim, speed increased to 33 knots without additional throttle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The test concluded with a top speed of 46 knots at 6,000 rpm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presenter describes the IS42 as a maxi RIB but that classification remains open to debate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In my opinion, the term maxi RIB is better reserved for models measuring at least 15 m or 50 ft, placing the IS42 below that threshold despite its impressive dimensions and performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You get the drift when you read this blogpost: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/maxi-ribs-for-maxi-wallets-the-15-meter-range\/\">Maxi RIBs for Maxi Wallets: the 15+ Meter Range<\/a><\/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\/@theboatshow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>THE BOAT SHOW<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Italian company Miami Gold is a new brand on RIBsONLY.com. Check them all out <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/all-rib-brands-published-on-ribsonly-com\/\">here<\/a>.<\/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\">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-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MIAMI-GOLD-IS-42-Hard-Top-by-The-Boat-Show.jpg\" alt=\"MIAMI GOLD IS 42 Hard Top by The Boat Show @ RIBs ONLY - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-44186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MIAMI-GOLD-IS-42-Hard-Top-by-The-Boat-Show.jpg 853w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MIAMI-GOLD-IS-42-Hard-Top-by-The-Boat-Show-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/MIAMI-GOLD-IS-42-Hard-Top-by-The-Boat-Show-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=EYfHsWrO2yw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<br>CE B: <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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@theboatshow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Miami Gold IS 42 Hard Top Review Miami Gold is a young Italian boatbuilder founded just 4 years ago. Rather than pursuing mass production, the yard focuses on handcrafted RIBs built in limited numbers while continuously refining each model. The Miami Gold IS42 Hard Top measures 13 m overall but is certified within the 10 m category. It has&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":[578,6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-44148","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-miami-gold","category-video"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44148","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=44148"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/44148\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=44148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=44148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=44148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}