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Zodiac Nautic Open 5.5

The Zodiac Nautic Open 5.5 is a RIB with a 5.4 m length overall and a 2.54 m beam.

The essentials: this model against its direct rivals

Where it offers more than its rivals

  • The heaviest of its group585 kgweight, often a sign of a better ride in choprivals: 380 to 510 kg
  • Highest rated (plate) power130 hpbuilder's ceiling, engine(s) not includedrivals: 115 hp

Key figures

Propulsion
Outboard
Length overall
5.4 m
Beam
2.54 m
Max power
130 hp
Number of engines
1
CE category
C
Persons
12
Dry weight
585 kg
Fuel
100 L
Deadrise
24 °

Head to head with its direct rivals

Side-by-side figures for the Open 5.5 against Highfield Boats Ocean Master 540 · Ranieri International Cayman 18 Sport · Master 540 Summer, at comparable boat type and size.

CharacteristicOpen 5.5Highfield Boats Ocean Master 540Ranieri International Cayman 18 SportMaster 540 Summer
Length overall m5.45.45.45.42
Beam m2.542.482.552.32
Persons people12121010
Max power hp130115115115
Dry weight kg585494510380
Fuel L10010510570
Deadrise °2424n/an/a

How we compare →

Technical specifications

Tube diameter57.5 cm

Usage programmes

Family / cruisingFishingTow sports (ski, wakeboard, tube)

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