RIB
Highfield Boats Ultralite 290
The Highfield Boats Ultralite 290 is a RIB with a 2.9 m length overall and a 1.54 m beam.
The essentials: this model against its direct rivals
Where it offers less
- The lightest of its group39 kgtrailerable behind a car (width ≤ 2.55 m, no special convoy)rivals: 46 to 69 kg
Key figures
- Propulsion
- Outboard
- Length overall
- 2.9 m
- Beam
- 1.54 m
- Max power
- 15 hp
- Number of engines
- 1
- Max engine weight
- 56 kg
- CE category
- C
- Persons
- 4
- Dry weight
- 39 kg
- Deadrise
- 15 °
- Shaft
- S
Head to head with its direct rivals
Side-by-side figures for the Ultralite 290 against AB Inflatables Navigo 9 VS · Selva T 285 V · Grand Marine S300 (S300 / S300S / S300L), at comparable boat type and size.
| Characteristic | Ultralite 290 | AB Inflatables Navigo 9 VS | Selva T 285 V | Grand Marine S300 (S300 / S300S / S300L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length overall m | 2.9 | 2.9 | 2.85 | 3 |
| Beam m | 1.54 | 1.72 | 1.54 | 1.67 |
| Persons people | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Max power hp | 15 | 15 | 10 | 15 |
| Dry weight kg | 39 | 69 | 46 | 56 |
| Deadrise ° | 15 | n/a | n/a | 15 |
Technical specifications
| Inside length | 2.14 m |
|---|---|
| Inside width | 0.77 m |
| Tube diameter | 0.38 m |
| Airtight chambers | 3 |
| Maximum load | 320 kg |
| Inflation pressure | 0.25 bar |
Usage programmes
Family / cruising