Tenders & Toys 2024

ISLAND RIBS
Isle of Wight based manufacturer Island RIBs have earned a reputation
not only for the outstanding sea-keeping properties of their hull design,
but also for the exceptional build quality of their RIBs. The Island RIBs
team have extensive experience in production and product development
for leading manufacturers, both within and outside the marine industry,
as well as an impressive number of sea miles between them. This
experience has led to the adoption of a progressive approach to product
development through the application of acquired specialist knowledge
and meticulous attention to detail. The result is a range of vessels
that not only look good and offer excellent sea-keeping, but are also
functional, durable, reliable, and easily maintained. Island RIBs are the
choice of yacht owners and recreational customers looking for a goodlooking
yet highly capable and sea-kind RIB that can take them further
whilst keeping them dry and comfortable. Their popularity amongst a
growing high-latitude customer base is testament to the ability of these
craft to withstand extensive use in difficult conditions. Island RIBs are in
operation with the British Antarctic Survey and Falklands Conservation
among others, fulfilling a wide variety of functions from search and
rescue to crew transfers and diver support.
www.island-ribs.co.uk
RIBCAT
Lightweight, extremely stable, emission-free:
these are the key features of the new Ribcat
tenders. With the catamaran RIB, Yachtwerft
Hamburg offers an innovative tender for owners
of large motor and sailing yachts. Tenders are
often a problem when equipping large yachts. On
sailing yachts, the size and weight of tenders are
often detrimental to performance; motor yacht
owners prefer stable tenders that lie well in the
water and are also compact enough to fit in the
yacht’s garage. Johannes Malzahn, Managing
Director of Yachtwerft Hamburg and its new
Ribcat brand, says: “Finding the right tender for
a large motor or sailing yacht is a challenge for
many owners or their captains. That’s why we
decided to make life a little easier for them and
develop our Ribcat tenders.” Ribcat tenders
are made of carbon composite, are tailored to
the needs of owners of large yachts and weigh
just 170 kilograms at a length of 3.65 metres
and 230 kilograms at a length of 4.30 metres.
They are available with both electric drives and
conventional outboards at the stern.
www.ribcat.de
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