RIB
Bombard Explorer 550
The Bombard Explorer 550 is a RIB with a 5.5 m length overall and a 2.18 m beam.
The essentials: this model against its direct rivals
Where it offers more than its rivals
- Highest certified capacity14 peopleCE design category for coastal waters, close to shorerivals: 8 to 12 people
Where it offers less
- The lightest of its group280 kgtrailerable behind a car (width ≤ 2.55 m, no special convoy)rivals: 350 to 434 kg
Key figures
- Propulsion
- Outboard
- Length overall
- 5.5 m
- Beam
- 2.18 m
- Max power
- 90 hp
- Number of engines
- 1
- CE category
- C
- Persons
- 14
- Dry weight
- 280 kg
- Deadrise
- 27 °
Head to head with its direct rivals
Side-by-side figures for the Explorer 550 against 3D Tender Dream 550 · AB Inflatables Alumina 18 ALX · BWA BWA M 180 Open Pro, at comparable boat type and size.
| Characteristic | Explorer 550 | 3D Tender Dream 550 | AB Inflatables Alumina 18 ALX | BWA BWA M 180 Open Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length overall m | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.49 | 5.54 |
| Beam m | 2.18 | 2.24 | 2.4 | 2.45 |
| Persons people | 14 | 9 | 12 | 8 |
| Max power hp | 90 | 90 | 115 | 100 |
| Dry weight kg | 280 | 350 | 434 | 400 |
| Fuel L | n/a | 50 | 120 | 90 |
Usage programmes
FishingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)Family / cruising