{"id":47540,"date":"2026-10-17T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=47540"},"modified":"2026-10-29T17:52:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T16:52:00","slug":"nuova-jolly-prince-30-exclusive-real-world-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/nuova-jolly-prince-30-exclusive-real-world-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Nuova Jolly Prince 30 Exclusive: Real World Test"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/LW2ap-fWq5E?si=z_AM5t3rkaj1VWEu\" 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\">Prince 30 Exclusive With 600 hp: How Does It Handle?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Nuova Jolly Prince 30 Exclusive faced a demanding sea trial off Catania, powered by twin 300 hp Mercury V8 outboards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With 70 cm waves, cross seas and strong wind, the RIB stayed composed, even through tight turns. Its sharp bow softened impacts, while the tubes provided stability and helped keep the deck remarkably dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mercury&#8217;s Active Trim automatically adjusted engine trim, allowing the driver to focus on steering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The test boat carried a full water tank, half a fuel tank and cruising equipment, with a hull uncleaned for three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At 26.6 knots, consumption was approximately one litre per nautical mile per engine. The crew reached 49 knots despite challenging conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A flexible layout and optional changing compartment with toilet add everyday practicality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Prince 30 Performance Test Results<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Engine configuration:<\/strong> Twin Mercury V8 300 hp (600 hp total)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">RPM<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Speed (knots)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel consumption (l\/h)<\/th><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">600<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,000<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4.5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not stated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,900<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">11.6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2,400<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">14<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">14<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2,800<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">20<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">18.8<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3,400<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">26.6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">26<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3,900<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">31<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">34<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4,400<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">37<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not stated<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5,200<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">44<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">55<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5,300<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">46<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Approx. 60\u201370<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5,800<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">49\u201350<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">89<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Fuel consumption figures are per engine. Multiply by two for total consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Test conditions:<\/strong> Waves averaging 70 cm, strong wind, crossing seas, approximately 50% fuel, full water tank, cruising equipment and a hull uncleaned for three months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!-- RIBsONLY.com \u2013 Speed converter (knots, km\/h, mph, m\/s) -->\n<!-- Paste into a Custom HTML block. 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Therefore you will find more videos of them <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/category\/the-sea-team\/\">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\"><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\/rib-buying-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-boat\/\">RIB Buying Guide<\/a>&nbsp;\u00b7&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/how-much-does-a-rib-cost\/\">How Much Does a RIB Cost?<\/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><tbody><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Model<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Nuova Jolly Prince 30 Exclusive<\/th><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Length overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9.30 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Certified length<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9.06 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Beam overall<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3.22 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Internal length<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8.10 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Internal beam<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.10 m<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tube diameter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">60 \/ 42 cm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dry weight<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1,560 kg<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tube compartments<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cabins<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Maximum persons<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">14<\/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\">600 hp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Engine shaft length<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1 \u00d7 XXL \/ 2 \u00d7 XL<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Freshwater capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">100 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Holding tank<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">35 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel capacity<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">410 l<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Design category<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">B*<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nuovajollymarine.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<br>* <a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/ce-categories-for-ribs-explained\/\">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<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:15%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" src=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/headshot-real-100.webp\" alt=\"Karel, RIB advocate @ RIBsONLY.com - Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat\" class=\"wp-image-47874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/headshot-real-100.webp 100w, https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/headshot-real-100-84x84.webp 84w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 100px) 100vw, 100px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:85%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px\"><strong>Karel, RIB Advocate<\/strong><br>Karel Overlaet is owner, founder, and editor-in-chief of RIBsONLY.com, Home of the Rigid Inflatable Boat. A passionate RIB owner himself, he curates the web&#8217;s largest collection of RIB news and videos. What started as a passion project has grown into a knowledge hub with lots of news and 50+ in-depth guides for beginners and experts alike. He also created <a href=\"https:\/\/ribmanufacturerlist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RIBManufacturerList<\/a>, a unique global directory of all active RIB brands.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\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\/@The_SeaTeam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prince 30 Exclusive With 600 hp: How Does It Handle? The Nuova Jolly Prince 30 Exclusive faced a demanding sea trial off Catania, powered by twin 300 hp Mercury V8 outboards. With 70 cm waves, cross seas and strong wind, the RIB stayed composed, even through tight turns. 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