7.3m Twin Outboard D-RHIB Design #134A

7.3m Twin Outboard D-RHIB – Design #134A

This design is a development of the 7.3m River Jet RHIB (design #090) built by Kanter Marine in Ontario. We quite liked the pram-style bow on design #090 so here it is again, modified with a deeper deadrise.

Essentially this design differs from #090 in that it is now outboard powered and the hull deadrise has been increased from 12° to a much more seakindly 21°, resulting in a hull shape that we are very pleased with. Carrying capacity is increased, deck space is huge by virtue of the D-shape inflatable collar (see photo’s). The GA also shows the rounded off front end in plan view, which means the inflatable collar is less likely to be pinched or punctured by backing structure when nosing up to other vessels etc.

Various versions of this design have now been built for a variety of utilisations including SAR and patrol/policing etc. As mentioned the deck space is extensive and the console has been shifted longitudinally depending on the utilisation. Power in various configurations up to 400 Hp is feasible, resulting in speeds up to 45 knots.