This ribs are powerful that when you push the throttle to the limit, the world becomes so thin as a line. Then squint your eyes to be able to read, full of adrenaline, the figure on the display that indicates the speed, from 40 knots … up! Then, however, there comes a moment when you stop and want everything to be comfortable. Summarizing power, space, comfort combined with a good dose of luxury. These are the four basic ingredients of the top of the range models among the rib. Here are eight with which you will certainly not go unnoticed.
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Capelli Tempest 50
Four 425 HP outboards and great power. Hull design is the main focus of this RIB. Within less than 30 seconds, you can reach 52 knots. Fast on waves, this cruiser is also incredibly comfortable at sea and at anchor.
LOA: 15 m – Max beam: 4.20 m – Engine: max power up to 1700 hp
Strider 20 Sacs
She’s not a RIB for “quiet people”. First of all, because of power. This boat, indeed, is fitted with two engines, 1900 HP each. So, total power is 4000 HP! Then, because of dimensions. 20 meters long, she is a little less than an “inflatable” mega-yacht. A RIB with extreme performance – top speed is 60 knots – designed by Christian Grande.
LOA: 19.80 m – Max beam: 5.30 m – Engines: 2 x MAN V12 – 1900 hp – Arneson ASD14
Clubman 35 Joker
One among the flagship models of the shipyard of Cologno Monzese with a lot of space forward and aft entirely, this boat is designed to offer superior relax. Compact in size – overall length is 10.70 meters – she is a highly versatile boat. Fitted with twin outboards, she can reach a total power of 400HP.
Loa: 10,70 m – B.max: 3,52 m – Engine: Outboard max 800 cv
Prince 43 Luxury Cabin Nuova Jolly
Aggressive and elegant, she is designed to run fast and make you enjoy speed in total comfort thanks to the efficient V-hull. 4 meters long, she offers a lot of space on board and a wide range of amenities. For her, a total power of 1000HP.
Loa: 12,90 m – B.max: 4,00 m – Engine: max 1000 cv
95 SL Zar Formenti
Zar Formenti’s flagship is one among the smallest RIBs of our selection with an overall length of 9.60 meters. But size doesn’t come first. Power and elegance are, on the contrary, the main focus of this boat. Finishes are high-quality and customization options are multiple. Power comes from two 350 HP outboards that can deliver a top speed of 55 knots.
Loa: 9.60 m – B.max: 3.30 m – Engine: 2xSuzuki DF350Ap (2x350hp)
Scanner Envy 1100
Until the advent of the Envy 1400, the Envy 1100 is and will be the flagship in Scanner Touring line. Available in three different layouts ( open, T-Top and Hard Top), this RIB offers large sun pads both forward and aft. Comfort and quality are offered on the deck. Power comes from twin Volvo Penta V8 350 HP engines or twin outboards.
Loa: 11.00m – Bmax: 3.60m – Max power: 750 hp
www.scanner-marine.com
Omega 45 Technohull
The flagship of the Greek shipyard Technohull, Omega 45 is a RIB with a length of 13.80 meters and a top speed of 78 knots. One of the boats we call “MedBoat” because, in addition to being a luxury racer, she is also a perfect comfortable cruiser. From 900 HP up! Fast and exciting, she is a really “muscly” RIB!
LOA: 13.80 m – B.max: 3,50 m – Engine: 3×300/3×350/3×400/up to 4×400 hp outboard
www.technohull.com
Pirelli 1900 Tecnorib
When it comes to maxi Ribs, we cannot avoid mentioning the flagship of Tecnorib, the Pirelli 1900. With sleek elegant lines, she offers great comfort both on and below deck. Launched in 2017, she is still a highly popular model. With a length of 18.5 meters and a width of 5 meters, she reinterprets the lines of the 1400 with a propulsion of 1900HP in total.
Loa: 18,5 m – B.max: 5 m – Engine: 2 x MAN i6 (2x800hp)