{"id":47996,"date":"2026-11-04T09:59:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T08:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/?p=47996"},"modified":"2026-11-08T18:41:06","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T17:41:06","slug":"seadelta-sd-600-rib-test-45-knots-with-honda-150-hp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/seadelta-sd-600-rib-test-45-knots-with-honda-150-hp\/","title":{"rendered":"Seadelta SD 600 RIB Test: 45 Knots With Honda 150 hp"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<iframe width=\"853\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kglnOSEQaVQ?si=7mF4VM8xc24_K0j0\" 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\">Discover the Seadelta SD 600 Combining 45-Knot Speed With Comfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Seadelta SD 600 was among the Greek boatbuilder&#8217;s first RIBs and has become one of its bestsellers, according to the owner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to offer the comfort and handling of a larger boat, this 6-metre RIB combines performance with practicality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its specially developed variable-deadrise hull delivers a smooth, controlled ride, even in challenging sea conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Engine options range from 130 to 200 hp, although the manufacturer considers 150 to 175 hp an excellent balance between performance and fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Powered by a Honda 150 hp VTEC outboard (see specs below), the Seadelta SD 600 reportedly reaches 45 knots, with average fuel consumption of approximately 1 to 1.1 litres per nautical mile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The spacious layout includes a protective console, generous storage, comfortable seating and a practical bow arrangement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Attention to construction quality and detail makes this Greek RIB suitable for family cruising and professional use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Editor&#8217;s View<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Greek authorities officially list <a href=\"http:\/\/www.seadelta.gr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.seadelta.gr<\/a> as Seadelta\u2019s website in their boatbuilders\u2019 register, with the entry dating back to 2022. However, the website is not active, so I have been unable to verify and publish the official specifications at this time.<\/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\/@BoatFishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the <strong>Boat &amp; Fishing Magazine<\/strong> YouTube channel<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proud to share that <a href=\"https:\/\/global.honda\/en\/marine\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Honda Marine<\/a> is a 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\"><strong>Related reading:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/what-is-a-rigid-inflatable-boat-rib\/\">What Is a Rigid Inflatable Boat?<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/why-do-ribs-have-inflatable-tubes\/\">Why Do RIBs Have Inflatable Tubes?<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/rib-buying-guide-how-to-choose-the-right-boat\/\">RIB Buying Guide<\/a>\u00a0\u00b7\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ribsonly.com\/2\/buying-a-used-rigid-inflatable-boat-free-download\/\">Buying a Used Rigid Inflatable Boat? Free Download!<\/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\">Honda BF150<\/th><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Engine type<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4-stroke DOHC, 4-cylinder, 16 valves<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Displacement<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2,354 cc \/ 144 cu in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bore \u00d7 stroke<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">87 \u00d7 99 mm \/ 3.4 \u00d7 3.9 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Full throttle RPM range<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5,000\u20136,000 rpm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rated power<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">150 hp at 5,500 rpm<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cooling system<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Water-cooled<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Fuel delivery<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Programmed fuel injection<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Ignition system<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Microcomputer programmed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Starting system<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Electric<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Exhaust<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Through hub<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Lubrication<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Wet sump<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Trim range<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">-4\u00b0 to +16\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Tilt range<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">68\u00b0<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Minimum octane rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">86<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gear ratio<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2.14:1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gear shift<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">F-N-R<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Alternator output<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">55 A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Battery charging power<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">40 A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Propeller<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Optional<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Power tilt<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not specified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Power trim and tilt<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Gas-assisted tilt<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Not specified<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Oil pressure alert<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Temperature alert<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Rev limiter<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Speedometer pickup<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Troll control<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Trim support (iST)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cruise control (iST)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Automatic tilt (iST)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Recreational warranty<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Commercial \/ rental warranty<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Optional extended warranty<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Up to 36 months<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Overall width<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">618 mm \/ 24 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Transom height (L)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">508 mm \/ 20 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Transom height (X)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">635 mm \/ 25 in<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dry weight (L, mechanical)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">218 kg \/ 481 lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dry weight (X, mechanical)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">221 kg \/ 487 lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dry weight (L, iST)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">221 kg \/ 487 lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Dry weight (X, iST)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">224 kg \/ 494 lb<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">CARB 2025 rating<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3 stars<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/marine.honda.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">source<\/a>, data may vary<\/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\/@BoatFishing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Seadelta SD 600 Combining 45-Knot Speed With Comfort The Seadelta SD 600 was among the Greek boatbuilder&#8217;s first RIBs and has become one of its bestsellers, according to the owner. Designed to offer the comfort and handling of a larger boat, this 6-metre RIB combines performance with practicality. 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