All Inflatables and RIBs articles – Page 6
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Highfield Boats exceeds 12-month sales expectations
The US supplier of RIBs and tenders overcomes severe logistical challenges
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Official supplier Highfield Boats front & centre at start of the Vendée Globe
The eighth edition of the Vendée Globe sailboat race got underway yesterday with 33 racing yachts and a fleet of Highfield RIBs orchestrating the security and organisation of the start.
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UK RIB manufacturer sold to British entrepreneur
Ribcraft UK, based in Yeovil, Somerset, has been bought by UK entrepreneur Toby Adams and looks set to expand on the success it has already enjoyed in growing governmental, military and securities sectors as well as placing a larger emphasis on environmental sustainability.
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SA’s Gemini Marine supplies RIBs to SpaceX
South African RIB specialist Gemini Marine has partnered with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to provide official recovery boats for their space missions.
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Zodiac to rebrand Avon range
Zodiac has announced that the eJET 450 electric RIB tender that was developed by Avon in 2017 is changing its name to become the flagship of Zodiac’s electric range. From the end of 2020 the Avon brand name will disappear from the group and the Z Nautic Group’s leisure range ...
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Williams Jet Tenders reports 50% jump in sales across the UAE and Asia
The rise follows new dealer appointments in both regions
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Life Proof Boats expands in Northeast USA
Massachusetts-based LC8 Marine is made an official Life Proof sales and service centre
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AB Inflatables expands dealer network in Europe, Canada and the Caribbean
AB Inflatables, the Colombian yacht tender and RIB producer, has expanded its presence in Europe with the appointment of two new dealers in Croatia and Turkey.
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New range, new vision as Highfield looks to redefine the RIB and inflatables sector
As Covid-19 turns the world upside down, Highfield has been doubling down on a growth strategy that will transform the RIB and inflatables landscape. A raft of new model launches targeting new markets and a refinement of its current extensive portfolio, look set to give the Sino-French firm a strategic ...
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Boat Launch
Highfield Boats launch electric RIB line in partnership with Pure Watercraft
Highfield Boats, manufacturer of aluminum-hull rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), has announced a strategic partnership with Pure Watercraft, makers of the Pure Outboard complete electric marine propulsion system. The new Pure Watercraft Highfield Classic Deluxe 380 is 12½ feet and is also offered in a 11ft, 10-inch 360 model ...
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Admiral Powercats to launch new hybrid RIB into recreational market
Cape Town builder Admiral Powercats plans to launch a recreational version of a new generation surf rescue vessel that is being integrated into South Africa’s National Sea Rescue Institute fleet.
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SYTT appointed global SY dealer for Avon eJET tenders
Jet tender specialist Avon, part of the Zodiac Nautic Group of France, has chosen the UK’s Superyacht Tenders & Toys (SYTT) to serve as the global superyacht dealer for its electric jet tenders.
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Tornado develops electric version of its 6.8m RIB
The Coach 6m is powered by an 80hp Torqeedo Deep Blue 50R electric outboard Tornado Boats International has developed a new version of its popular 6.8m RIB that is powered by an electric outboard motor – a move that represents the start of a new range of ...
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Nuova Jolly appoints exclusive Indonesian dealer
Nuova Jolly, the Italian inflatables specialist, has chosen Yacht Sourcing to serve as its exclusive dealer in Indonesia, Thailand and Singapore.
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SEAir unveils flying RHIB at Düsseldorf
The company is now working with the French government to develop paramilitary versions
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Pulse58 makes global debut at Düsseldorf
The Pulse 58, a 5.8m Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), was exhibited for the first time during this week’s Boot Düsseldorf. The boat is manufactured by RS Electric Boats, a newly formed division of long-established UK sailing dinghy builder, RS Sailing.
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Highfield becomes custom tender supplier for Leopard Catamarans
US builder will offer its Highfield Classic and Classic Deluxe models branded for the Leopard line of 40ft-58ft boats
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RS Electric Boats to unveil “ground-breaking” electric RIB at Düsseldorf
RS Electric Boats, the new sister company to UK sailboat manufacturer RS Sailing, is to launch its new electric RIB at Boot Düsseldorf this weekend.
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Z Nautic Group appoints UK distributor
French inflatables specialist Zodiac Nautic Group has chosen EP Barrus to serve as its exclusive distributor in the UK and Northern Ireland. Barrus will offer the company’s full range of Zodiac and Bombard RIBs, foldables, tenders and liferafts.