Seafighter Ultimeight 28 – 4.6L V8 Verado 300hp
Nuova Jolly Prince 38΄cc – 2 x 450R Verados
Salpa Soleil 42 – Twin 425hp XTO Yamahas
Easy to handle, extremely comfortable and surprisingly efficient!
Salpa Soleil 42 is a mega-Rib of very high standards that has managed to combine with the best way luxurious accommodations and an excellent ride quality without lacking in performance.
Soleil 42 is the latest model and the flagship of the homonymous and well-known range of Salpa shipyard, which was unveiled at the Cannes Boat Show 2019. A week later, at the Genoa Boat Show where we had the opportunity to test it, it was proclaimed as the Rib of the Year by Vela e Motore magazine, a title that deservedly earned because it is an outstanding Sport Utility Rib (SUR) that combines quality, luxury and performance.
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September 11, 2023RIBCO Blade 30 – Twin Suzuki DF200A
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September 5, 2023SACS Strider 700 – Mercury 250hp V8 Verado
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August 28, 2023SEAFIGHTER Shadow36 – Twin 4.2L 300hp Yamahas
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July 22, 2023SACS Strider 11 – 2 x 300hp Verado 4.6L V8
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July 12, 2023Stingher 24 GT – Mercury V8 4.6L 300hp Verado
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July 12, 2023RIBCO Blade 30 – Twin Merc’s 3.4L 225hp
Unparalleled aesthetics and luxury, excellent construction and finishing quality, high level of equipment and of course unique off shore features. All of these may be expected for RIBCO's brand new model...
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June 11, 2023Seafighter 42 – Twin 425hp XTO Yamahas
Both the high quality of construction and finish as well as the particularly beautiful and aggressive design of its boats are the distinct features of Seafighter, which enters the category of 12-meter inflatable boats...
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May 28, 2023TECHNOHULL GTX – 2 x 300hp Verado 4.6L V8
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April 10, 2023ITALBOATS Predator 599 TS – Mercury Pro XS 150hp
With an overall length of 5.99m, a total width of 2.63m and a weight of 450kg without the engine, the Predator 599 TS by Italboats Yard is characterized by its particularly large air chambers, the diameter...
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February 15, 2023RIBCO Venom 34 – Twin Merc’s 4.6L 300hp Verados
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February 3, 2023RIBCO Seafarer 36X – Twin Mercury 5.7L V10 400hp Verados
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December 28, 2022ZEN 39S – Twin 425hp XTO Yamahas
ZEN marine has quickly managed to create a very strong brand on the market, synonymous now with adrenaline, seaworthiness in rough seas, particularly low consumption as well as robust and very good quality construction.
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December 23, 2022RIBCO 100 G2 X – Twin DF300AP Suzuki’s
The new 100 G2 X is a return to the original concept and philosophy of the inflatable boat, based though on new technologies and the vast experience brought by the Ribco Marine Shipyard.
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November 7, 2022Stingher 28 GT – 2x225hp V6 Mercury
It may not have the purebred aggressive lines and is more of a pleasure boat, but the acceleration of this particular set-up could make even a racing inflatable boat envious...
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November 7, 2022MAR.CO e-Motion 36 – 3 x 400hp 2.6L Verados
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November 7, 2022RIBCO Seafarer 36X – Twin 2.6L 400hp Verados
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November 7, 2022FUNKY 500 – DF 90hp Suzuki
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November 7, 2022RIBCO Venom 44 – Twin V12 600hp Verados
Α prestigious Rib and an exceptional chase boat! Synonymous of high quality and reference yard since many years for the innovative...
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November 7, 2022Seafighter Τ30 – Twin 3.4L V6 225hp Mercury
Success never comes for free! When passion is combined with know-how and countless hours of study, design and hard work then the result can only be at least...
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November 7, 2022FUNKY 500 – 140hp Suzuki
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November 7, 2022Genesis 31 – Twin 300hp 2.6L V6 Verados
It is definitely a special experience to travel with Genesis 31, whose hull can handle the waves wonderful while keeping a perfectly level ride attitude ensuring excellent field of...
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November 7, 2022LOMAC Granturismo 12.5 – Twin 425hp XTO Yamahas
The new Lomac Granturismo 12.5 made its debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2021, while a few days later we had the opportunity to test it at the 61st Genoa Boat Show...
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November 7, 2022ZEN 39 – Twin 4.2L V6 300hp Yamahas
The purpose was to build not only a fast inflatable boat but also very seaworthy in harsh weather conditions which will make the difference in the difficult and demanding...
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November 7, 2022MASTER 775 Fishing – Twin 200hp Yamaha outboards
Master 775 Fishing, as its name states, focuses exclusively on fishing fans, although this does not mean that it cannot be used for day trips...
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November 7, 2022LOMAC Granturismo 11.0 – Twin V8 300hp Verados
When in a 10 meter inflatable boat you have managed to increase by 30% the capacity of the cabin and the storage spaces while maintaining its open and sporty character...
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November 7, 2022SCANNER Envy 1400 – Triple Mercury 450R outboards
Reflecting a completely different personality, Scanner's Envy 1400 has the privilege of catching the eyes and attention even among of luxury yachts. Really, have you ever...
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November 7, 2022MV marine MITO 29 – Twin 250hp 4.6L V8 Verados
Elegant and luxurious, Mito 29 is the new jewel of Mv Marine! Thanks to the combination of all the knowledge acquired over the years, the MV...
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November 7, 2022Genesis 31 – Twin 300hp 4.6L V8 Verados
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November 7, 2022Capelli STRADIVARI 43 – Twin 425hp XTO Yamahas
What makes STRADIVARI 43 so special? They may still be trying to figure out the secrets of Stradivarius violins that make them so famous having a great quality’s sound, but...
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November 7, 2022ZEN 39 – Twin 4.6L 300hp Verados
Weather forecast: Steep, breaking seas, wave height 1.5-2.5 meters. North winds with a speed of 22 - 27 knots and gusts of 30 knots. Weather conditions that are usually...
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November 7, 2022Twin new Merc’s 600hp – Nuova Jolly PRINCE 43 CC
Displacement and horsepower aren't the attributes that make the difference in Mercury’s new technological achievement. The two-speed automatic transmission and...
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November 7, 2022MARLIN BOAT 40 – 3 x 300hp 4.6L V8 Verados
A wonderful combination that really enchanted us with its performance! I would have no hesitation to admit that the new Marlin 40 was the best Rib I tried at the...
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November 7, 2022Twin new Mercury’s 600hp – MAR.CO R-Evolution 36
Having been behind the steering wheel of Mar.co R-Evolution 36 several times in the past with various engine combinations, I cannot hide that I was surprised but also very...
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November 7, 2022JOKER BOAT Clubman 22 Plus –4.2L V6 Yamaha 250hp
At the Genoa Boat Show 2021 that took place in September from 16 to 21, the Joker Boat officially unveiled the brand new Clubman 22 Plus with a completely updated layout that...
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November 7, 2022Focchi 6.80 – 3.4L V6 Mercury 200hp
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November 3, 2022Focchi 7.30 – Mercury V8 Pro XS 300hp
If we accept that the location of the "dynamic" center of gravity is constantly changing depending on the speed of the boat then it becomes obvious that we cannot achieve the...
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