{"id":45693,"date":"2026-08-07T14:43:00","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T12:43:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=45693"},"modified":"2026-09-10T11:52:28","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T09:52:28","slug":"meet-the-ribco-28t-a-new-8-5-metre-rib","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/meet-the-ribco-28t-a-new-8-5-metre-rib\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the RIBCO 28T: A New 8.5-Metre RIB"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/pRNJUFoTr0w?si=NglcQWEvAU8mqM-w\" 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 28T is Back!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RIBCO returns to the 8.5-metre segment with the 28T, drawing on more than three decades of experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its hull develops ideas used in earlier models, with revisions aimed at improving stability, efficiency and offshore handling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The deck prioritises usable passenger space, while the T-top and windscreen provide additional protection around the helm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A large lounge occupies the aft section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 28T can be equipped with either single or twin engines, offering different performance and fuel-consumption options.<\/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\/@ribcomarine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the <strong>ribco marine<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I&#8217;ve posted <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/ribco\/\">many more videos<\/a> of this brand for you to enjoy.<\/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\"><strong>Related reading:<\/strong>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/what-is-a-rigid-inflatable-boat-rib\/\">What Is a Rigid Inflatable Boat?<\/a>&nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/how-does-a-rib-work\/\">How Does a RIB Work?<\/a>&nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/are-rigid-inflatable-boats-safe\/\">Are Rigid Inflatable Boats Safe?<\/a><\/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 class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Model<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Ribco 28T<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length overall<\/td><td>8.60 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Beam overall<\/td><td>2.90 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum engine power<\/td><td>2 \u00d7 175 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Fuel capacity<\/td><td>350 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Freshwater capacity<\/td><td>50 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum speed<\/td><td>50 kn<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximum persons<\/td><td>9 (Category B*) \/ 12 (Category C*)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Design category<\/td><td>CE Category B* \/ C*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><a href=\"https:\/\/ribcomarine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/ribcomarine.com\/\" 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\/@ribcomarine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The 28T is Back! RIBCO returns to the 8.5-metre segment with the 28T, drawing on more than three decades of experience. Its hull develops ideas used in earlier models, with revisions aimed at improving stability, efficiency and offshore handling. The deck prioritises usable passenger space, while the T-top and windscreen provide additional protection around the helm. 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