Thursday, March 28

New, Prize-Winning RIB that Flies on Two Adjustable Foils

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Here’s a first: A flying RIB, or more precisely, a RIB that is able to fly on two foils built into the hull. Developed by SEAir on a Zodiac Pro 5.5 hull, the flying RIB just won the 2017 Innovation Award at the Nautic Paris Boat Show.

SEAir has been working for two years to perfect the foils, which are full integrated into the Zodiac’s deep-V, fiberglass hull and move up and down in a shaft, with an adjustable angle of attack. The Zodiac Pro 5.5 is 18 feet long with an 8’4” beam and powered by a Yamaha F115-hp engine with an extra-long shaft. The boat has been tested at 40 knots.

The company says the SEAir is more stable and comfortable than a traditional RIB, with reduced engine noise and lower fuel consumption. The onboard sensation, it says, feels like gliding on air. For more:

http://seair.fr

 

 

 

 

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