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Highfield Boats Patrol 860

The Highfield Boats Patrol 860 is a RIB with a 8.7 m length overall and a 3.1 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • Highest rated (plate) power600 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 450 to 530 hp

Where it offers less

  • The narrowest for its length3.10 mless drag and windage, but less interior volumerivals: 3.30 m
  • The lightest of its group1,156 kga lighter hull than its rivalsrivals: 1,400 to 1,900 kg

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
8.7 m
Beam
3.1 m
Max power
600 hp
Number of engines
2
CE category
B
Persons
20
Dry weight
1,156 kg
Fuel
430 L
Deadrise
26 °
Shaft
XL

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Patrol 860 against Zar Formenti ZAR 85 SL · Nuova Jolly NJ 850 XL · Master 870 Diving, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicPatrol 860Zar Formenti ZAR 85 SLNuova Jolly NJ 850 XLMaster 870 Diving
Length overall m8.78.728.738.65
Beam m3.13.33.33.3
Max power hp600500450530
Dry weight kg1,1561,9001,4001,650
Fuel L430400350420

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Technical specifications

Inside length6.31 m
Inside width1.84 m
Maximum load2,270 kg
Tube diameter0.58 m
Airtight chambers6

Usage programmes

Offshore tripsFamily / cruisingFishing

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