RIB
Bombard Explorer 500
The Bombard Explorer 500 is a RIB with a 5.01 m length overall and a 2.08 m beam.
The essentials: this model against its direct rivals
Where it offers less
- The narrowest for its length2.08 mless drag and windage, but less interior volumerivals: 2.22 to 2.30 m
- The lightest of its group240 kgtrailerable behind a car (width ≤ 2.55 m, no special convoy)rivals: 300 to 441 kg
Key figures
- Propulsion
- Outboard
- Length overall
- 5.01 m
- Beam
- 2.08 m
- Max power
- 70 hp
- Number of engines
- 1
- CE category
- C
- Persons
- 10
- Dry weight
- 240 kg
- Deadrise
- 22 °
Head to head with its direct rivals
Side-by-side figures for the Explorer 500 against 3D Tender Dream 500 · Highfield Boats Ocean Master 500 · BRIG Ltd. Eagle 5, at comparable boat type and size.
| Characteristic | Explorer 500 | 3D Tender Dream 500 | Highfield Boats Ocean Master 500 | BRIG Ltd. Eagle 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length overall m | 5.01 | 5 | 5 | 4.95 |
| Beam m | 2.08 | 2.22 | 2.28 | 2.3 |
| Persons people | 10 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
| Max power hp | 70 | 80 | 100 | 115 |
| Dry weight kg | 240 | 300 | 441 | 430 |
| Fuel L | n/a | 50 | 90 | 98 |
| Deadrise ° | 22 | n/a | 24 | 20 |
Technical specifications
| Inside length | 3.6 m |
|---|---|
| Inside width | 1.08 m |
| Tube diameter | 0.5 m |
| Maximum load | 1,085 kg |
| Airtight chambers | 5 |
| Recommended power | 50 hp |
| Tube fabric | Tissu Strongan Duotex (PVC) |
Usage programmes
FishingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)Family / cruising