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Highfield Boats Classic 290

The Highfield Boats Classic 290 is a RIB with a 2.9 m length overall and a 1.7 m beam.

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
2.9 m
Beam
1.7 m
Max power
20 hp
Number of engines
1
CE category
C
Persons
4
Dry weight
59 kg
Deadrise
15 °
Shaft
S

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Classic 290 against AB Inflatables Alumina 9.5 ALX · Selva T 285 V · Grand Marine S300 (S300 / S300S / S300L), at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicClassic 290AB Inflatables Alumina 9.5 ALXSelva T 285 VGrand Marine S300 (S300 / S300S / S300L)
Length overall m2.92.92.853
Beam m1.71.681.541.67
Persons people4534
Max power hp20251015
Dry weight kg591174656
Deadrise °15n/an/a15

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Technical specifications

Inside length2.06 m
Inside width0.79 m
Tube diameter0.44 m
Airtight chambers3
Maximum load480 kg

Usage programmes

Family / cruising

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