{"id":44169,"date":"2026-07-05T16:59:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T14:59:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=44169"},"modified":"2026-08-19T17:03:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T15:03:22","slug":"the-highfield-velox-560-a-300-hp-jet-powered-rib","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/the-highfield-velox-560-a-300-hp-jet-powered-rib\/","title":{"rendered":"The Highfield Velox 560 &#8211; A 300 hp Jet Powered RIB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/HHujdWuRNN4?si=_qBUaKrp5RHtfmow\" 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 Interesting Velox 560 from Highfield boats<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The presenter typically reviews jet-powered personal watercraft (PWC), making several aspects of the Velox 560 unfamiliar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That fresh perspective arguably makes the review even more insightful from our point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Highfield Velox 560 could introduce a different approach to recreational jet-powered RIBs in the US.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 5.6-metre (19 ft) model reportedly features a 300 hp Rotax jet engine and reaches speeds of around 50 mph (80 km\/h \/ 43.4 knots).<br><br>The specifications indicate a maximum power of 230 hp&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its aluminium hull and inflatable tubes are said to provide the stability of a conventional 21- to 23-foot boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Multiple air chambers could improve safety by keeping the remaining tubes inflated after a puncture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large swim platform, modular seating for up to five people and strong offshore capability may appeal to coastal boaters seeking speed, versatility and confidence in agitated water.<\/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\/@Highfieldboats\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">theHighfield YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Explore <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/highfield-boats\/\">more videos<\/a> from this brand.<\/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<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Navigate 200+ active RIB brands on the <a href=\"https:\/\/ribmanufacturerlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RIB Manufacturer List<\/a> in a structured global directory, from company logos to listings by country and segment, with direct contact details included.<\/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>Highfield Velox 560<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length overall<\/td><td>5,92 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal length<\/td><td>3,51 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beam overall<\/td><td>2,51 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Internal beam<\/td><td>1,60 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deadrise<\/td><td>22\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube diameter<\/td><td>51 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tube compartments<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum load<\/td><td>1.182 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum persons<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Boat weight (dry)<\/td><td>791 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel capacity<\/td><td>145 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum engine power<\/td><td>230 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design category<\/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<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JetBoatPilot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Interesting Velox 560 from Highfield boats The presenter typically reviews jet-powered personal watercraft (PWC), making several aspects of the Velox 560 unfamiliar. That fresh perspective arguably makes the review even more insightful from our point of view. The Highfield Velox 560 could introduce a different approach to recreational jet-powered RIBs in the US. 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