Highfield ADV9
The new Highfield ADV9 is a 9.20-metre-long adventure crossover RIB that combines offshore performance, spacious comfort and genuine long-range capability. The new model has been designed for families, private owners, charter use and as a support craft.
The RIB reaches a top speed of 50 knots and has a range of up to 250 nautical miles – thanks to a 450-litre fuel tank. Power options include a choice of two outboard engines, each rated at 300 PS, or a single engine rated at 450 PS. The design is by VOM Creation. The stepped aluminium hull ensures reliable handling.
A heated cabin with up to four berths, a galley and a toilet make the boat suitable for trips lasting several days. An optional camper top offers even greater flexibility. For a more personalised touch, there is a choice of different interior colour schemes – allowing you to customise the boat to your own taste.
- Length: 9.20 m
- Width: 3.27 m
- Weight: 3,300 kg
- Engine: 2 × 221 kW (300 PS)
Lomac Turismo 8.5
Lomac positions the Turismo 8.5 between compact day boats and larger touring models. The Milan-based shipyard is thus continuing the strategy it began in 2022 with the Turismo 7.0, which aims to appeal to different buyer groups with specifically designed models. The 8.5-metre segment is regarded as offering a good balance between transportability, performance and use of space.
Designer Federico Fiorentino is responsible for the body and superstructure. He has adapted design elements from the larger Lomac models to suit the more compact length. The look is inspired by military styling, with clean lines and a minimalist design. Lomac refers to this as the “heavy-duty military look” of the new Turismo range.
The stern features a split bathing platform. This is followed by a cockpit with a U-shaped seating area that can accommodate up to eight people. The fold-down table transforms the seating area into a sunbathing area. At the helm, the skipper and co-pilot sit on split seats with a built-in cool box. In the bow, there is another sunbathing area with storage space underneath.
The centrally located console, with its modern design, features a compartment accessible from the front. This can be fitted as a chemical or on-board toilet, or alternatively used as storage space, a changing cubicle or a weather shelter.
- Length: 8.45 m
- Width: 3.23 m
- Weight: 1,950 kg
- Engine: 2 × 147 kW (200 PS)
Nordkapp Airborne 5.4
The Airborne 5.4 is the smallest model produced by the Norwegian shipyard Nordkapp. With a length of 5.44 metres and a width of 2.40 metres, the boat falls into the category of compact RIBs. The manufacturer has opted for a straight bow design for the Airborne 5.4. The fuel tank has a capacity of 100 litres.
Customers can choose between two seating options at the helm. The twin-chair configuration comprises two separate bucket seats with lateral support. The bolster variant offers a higher seating position and is designed for users who prefer a more active riding posture. An extended bench seat can be fitted at the stern if desired. The bow area can be fitted with additional storage space, including cushions, onto which a sun lounger can be mounted as an option.
There are three Mercury outboard engines to choose from: the F80 ELPT EFI with 80 PS is included in the basic version. Alternatively, there is the 115 ELPT EFI with 115 PS for an additional charge of 2,023 euros, or the F115 ELPT Pro XS EFI, also with 115 PS, for an additional charge of 3,094 euros.
Nordkapp offers two equipment packages. The Highline package includes the Simrad NSX 3009 chartplotter and a Simrad XSONIC AIRMAR P19 transducer. The Highline Plus package adds to the electronics a Fusion RA 210 Bluetooth stereo with two 6.5-inch speakers (200 watts each) and an XL mooring kit.
- Length: 5.44 m
- Width: 2.40 m
- Weight: 827 kg
- Engine: max. 1 x 85 kW (115 PS)
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Ranieri Cayman 37 HT
Calabrian boatbuilder Ranieri International presents the Cayman 37.0 Hard Top, the new flagship of its Cayman range – a 37-foot Maxi-RIB, which combines a sporty design with a high level of comfort and 100 per cent Made-in-Italy quality.
The integrated hardtop gives the Cayman 37.0 a sporty yet elegant silhouette, whilst also protecting the helm and guests in a wide range of weather conditions. The hull was designed by Ranieri himself and is engineered to deliver optimum, safe handling characteristics.
Particular attention has been paid to comfort on board – according to the shipyard, the Cayman 37.0 Hard Top offers a comfortable living area. High-quality workmanship and attention to detail reflect the typically Italian standards of boat-building quality. A boat for anyone who appreciates the direct handling of a RIB but doesn’t want to compromise on comfort.
- Length: 11.30
- Width: 3.37 m
- Weight: 2,372 kg
- Engine specifications: 2 × 331 kW (450 PS)
Zodiac X9CC
Following the success of the X10CC, Zodiac is stepping it up a notch: the new X9CC is set to offer everything that made its bigger sister so popular – just in a more compact form. Measuring 8.6 metres in length and 3.32 metres in width, this RIB is ideal for families, sporty crews or weekend cruisers looking for a bit more than just a swimming platform.
Zodiac remains true to its design philosophy: the X9CC combines a sturdy GRP hull with inflatable tubes – a combination that ensures safety, stability and easy handling. The shipyard promises that this allows the boat to be steered precisely even in choppy seas, whilst remaining remarkably stable.
Up to 15 people can be on board without it feeling cramped – a sign that Zodiac has placed great emphasis on the layout. The high freeboards also provide a sense of security that families in particular will appreciate.
The X9CC is a classic centre-console boat offering plenty of space to move about on deck. Both at the bow and stern there are spacious sunbathing areas that can be converted in no time at all – sometimes into a sun deck, sometimes into a seating area with a table.
With a kerb weight of around 2,350 kilograms, the X9CC remains manoeuvrable enough to be towed (depending on the towing vehicle), whilst offering sufficient substance to accommodate a powerful engine. Outboard engines of up to 2×250 PS are possible – in this configuration, the boat can reach a top speed of around 50 knots, according to the manufacturer.
- Length: 8.72 m
- Width: 3.37 m
- Weight: 2,372 kg
- Engine: max. 2 x 184 kW (250 PS)
Ralf Marquard
Deputy Editor in Chief BOOTE