{"id":46992,"date":"2026-09-09T14:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T12:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=46992"},"modified":"2026-09-14T15:25:48","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T13:25:48","slug":"sacs-strider-15-an-impressive-statement-of-intent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/sacs-strider-15-an-impressive-statement-of-intent\/","title":{"rendered":"SACS Strider 15: An Impressive Statement of Intent"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cVDtGEnIS48?si=H84kUXZrPyNdNdLb\" 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\">This SACS Strider 15 is Truly a Maxi RIB<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 15 metres, the SACS Strider 15 sits firmly in maxi RIB territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It combines a deep-V hull with a spacious deck and usable overnight accommodation, making it suitable for both fast day trips and longer stays aboard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large sunpads sit forward and aft, while the central cockpit provides room for seating, moving around and spending longer days aboard. Below deck, there are two double beds and a separate bathroom with shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both inboard and outboard versions are available (see specs below).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outboard model can take up to 2,000 hp although SACS suggests a twin 600 hp installation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a 20.9-degree deadrise and CE Category B certification (<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/ce-categories-for-ribs-explained\/\">discover what this means<\/a>) the Strider 15 is designed for coastal cruising, longer day trips and use as a large yacht tender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">RIBsONLY.com has a dedicated page for maxi RIBs, bringing together models that are all 15 metres or longer, roughly 50 feet and above: <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/maxi-ribs-for-maxi-wallets-the-15-meter-range\/\">Explore the maxi RIB overview on RIBsONLY.com<\/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\/@sacsmarine\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the <strong>SACS Marine<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to see more SACS RIBs, then this is <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/sacs\/\">where you need to go<\/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\"><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\/what-size-rib-do-i-need\/\">What Size RIB Do I Need?<\/a>&nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp;<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> \u00b7&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/how-to-choose-an-outboard-for-a-rib\/\">How to Choose an Outboard for a RIB<\/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><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Model: SACS Strider 15<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Inboard<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Outboard<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Length overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">15.32 m \/ 50.26 ft<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">15.32 m \/ 50.26 ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Certifying length<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">13.65 m \/ 44.78 ft<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">13.65 m \/ 44.78 ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beam overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.93 m \/ 16.17 ft<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.93 m \/ 16.17 ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beam with deflated tubes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.00 m \/ 13.12 ft<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.00 m \/ 13.12 ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Draft<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.10 m \/ 3.61 ft<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1.20 m \/ 3.93 ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tube compartments<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tube diameter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.80 m \/ 2.62 ft<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0.80 m \/ 2.62 ft<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,060 l \/ 280 US gal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2,495 l \/ 659 US gal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Freshwater capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">223 l \/ 59 US gal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">238 l \/ 63 US gal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Holding tank<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">53 l \/ 14 US gal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">53 l \/ 14 US gal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maximum persons<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">16<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">16<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Berths<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hull design<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Deep-V hull<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Deep-V hull<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Deadrise<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20.9\u00b0<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20.9\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maximum engine power<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">960 hp<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2,000 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Recommended engine power<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">\u2014<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,200 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Design category<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CE Category B*<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CE Category B*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Design<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Christian Grande Design Works<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Christian Grande Design Works<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Project<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">SACS Marine<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" 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