Tag: rib
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Lomac introduces new logo, as first step of a renewal process
The Italian boat builder Lomac is turning sixty, and is renewing its visual identity and launching a new logo. In fact, there are going through a bigger process. Sixty years of history is an important milestone, even when you are part of a national excellence like the marine industry is in Italy. Lomac, one of…
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Fiat Lux: here’s the new line of the most chic and elegant ribs by Zar Formenti
Five models are planned for the new Zar Formenti Lux line, in particular the Lux 13 and the Lux Rider 14, 15, 16 and 18. Fiat Lux: nothing to see with the Italian car manufacturer. It’s a known latin motto meaning “let there be light”. In this case though “lux” doesn’t refer to light, but…
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Capelli Stradivari 43 is born, and it’s a collaboration with the most famous lutherie in the world
The new maxirib of the Cremona, Italy shipyard is called Capelli Stradivari 43, with the reference to one of the excellences of that city. It will be powered by Yamaha like all Capelli crafts. Some say that Cremona is famous for the three T’s (you can easily search the meaning on the web), but one…
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Scanner Envy 770 FB: small, stylish and now also with outboards
2021 brings another addition to the Touring range of Scanner Marine: the Scanner Envy 770 FB. It joins the version with sterndrive, and supports up to 400 horsepower. We’ve seen two versions: one with a Suzuki 350 and one with a Mercury 300. The new Scanner Envy 770 FB shows the typical traits of the…
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Lomac Big Game 760 shows how a rib can be a fishing machine
The Italian yard has launched the new Lomac Big Game 760 at the Venice boat show. It’s designed in partnership with professional fisherman Diego Bedetti and is sided by two smaller models. Some years ago it didn’t seem so popular to go fishing with an inflatable boat, but we can safely say that the practice…
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Marlin 24X on test: the details make the difference
Out of the many ways to decline a seven-meter RIB, Marlin 24X decided to go for a traditional layout but many refined details. The unit we’re going to test is a special version in terms of colors and features. It also mounts a Yamaha F200 GETX outboard motor which seems to be the perfect match.…
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The new Zodiac Open 5.5 is small, versatile and destined for success
The pioneers of the inflatable boats, Zodiac Nautic, have just introduced a new rib named Zodiac Open 5.5, which aims at relaunching the renown brand. The occasion for the launch of the new Zodiac Open 5.5 was a meeting organizeed by the brand in Crouesty, France. Not just a simple weekend of product presentation, but…
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Tecnohull T688 is the little tender that wants to think big
The Greek yard introduces a rigid inflatable which in 7.2 meters features the versatility, comfort and sportsmanship expected on larger models. But Tecnohull T688 is also perfect as a tender. Since the foundation of Tecnohull in 2005, in Alimos close to Athens, some values have been instilled in all of their models: versatility, comfort and…
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Marshall M4 with Suzuki DF150AP: our test of an essential yet complete rib
The new Marshall ribs pursue a good value for money with Suzuki outboards. We put on test the Marshall M4 with Suzuki DF150 motor. By approaching this Marshall M4, one could wonder why they dubbed it like that considering it’s 6.5 meter long. Normally it’s customary to “lie” by giving boats names that suggest a…
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New for 2018: Pirelli 1900 goes beyond even the maxiribs. Here’s our test
Right before the delivery to its owner, we had the chance to test the new Pirelli 1900, flagship of Tecnorib. The target was clear: the Pirelli 1900 was commissioned to Tecnorib by an owner who decided to sell both his Pirelli 1400 and his maxiyacht, in order to get a maxirib. With many requests at…