RIB550B

The RIB550B takes the proven 5.5-metre platform further with a comprehensive centre-console package featuring dual cabin seating with cushions, a sun deck, a 100 L built-in fuel tank, and an arch roll bar with 3 navigation lights as standard. Weighing 450 kg and supporting engines up to 90 HP with a 7-person, 1,000 kg payload capacity, this model is built for operators who need enhanced comfort, storage, and range on extended coastal and offshore missions — equally suited for expedition work, commercial charter, and heavy-duty transport duties.

Standard Equipment

Hull & Tubes

• Hand-laid fibreglass deep-V hull with gelcoat finish
• 5 independent air chambers with 52 cm diameter tubes
• Self-bailing non-slip deck

Oars & Pumps

• 2 oars
• Foot pump
• Bilge pump
• Repair kit

Console & Seating

• Centre console with windscreen
• Front and back cabin with cushions
• Stainless steel back rest
• Sun deck with cushion

Safety Items

• Bilge pump
• Arch roll bar with 3 navigation lights
• Full-length grab lines

Fuel Systems & Hardware

• Butterfly anchor tray
• 100 L built-in fuel tank
• Fibreglass or stainless steel arch roll bar with 3 lights

Options & Accessories

• 5.5 kg anchor
• Life jacket
• Foldable sunroof
• Electric pump
• 60 A battery with box
• Hydraulic steering system
• Trailer / boat cover / teak floor
• Fibreglass step ends
• Stainless steel handrails / stainless steel C ladder
• Full enclosure weather canopy
• Garmin GPSMAP chartplotter/sounder combo
• Digital fuel flow meter
• Trim tabs (electric or hydraulic)
• Fender set (6x large) with lines
• Heavy-duty mooring cover
• Automatic bilge pump (secondary)
• Fire extinguisher system
• EPIRB / PLB
• Spare propeller set
• LED underwater lighting kit
• Freshwater deck wash system

Technical Features

• Hull: CE-certified hand-laid fibreglass deep-V hull with a 2.30 m beam and heavy-duty offshore construction. At 450 kg, the 550B delivers the stability and seakeeping of a substantially larger vessel. Self-bailing deck. Hull colours: white, navy, battleship grey, black, or custom RAL.
• Tubes: 52 cm diameter Hypalon tubes with 5 independent air chambers. Hypalon delivers superior UV resistance and longer tube life compared to standard PVC, making it ideal for tropical and high-sun environments. Tube colours: black, grey, white, orange, red, or blue.
• Deck & Layout: Centre console with windscreen, front and rear cabin seating with cushions, sun deck cushion for passenger lounging, butterfly anchor tray, and 100 L built-in fuel tank. The arch roll bar provides structural protection and integrated navigation lighting.
• Engine & Performance: Recommended 60–90 HP outboards. With a 90 HP engine, expect cruising speeds of 22–26 knots and top speeds of 30–36 knots — well matched for efficient coastal cruising and offshore trips with the 100 L fuel capacity providing extended range.
• Safety: 5-chamber redundancy, bilge pump, stainless steel arch roll bar with integrated navigation lights, grab lines, and boarding provisions for crew safety.
• Manufacturing & Quality: Hand-laid GRP hull with isophthalic polyester resin and UV-stable gelcoat. Tubes assembled via hot-air thermofusion welding. Hull structure vacuum-bagged for optimal glass-to-resin ratio. Every hull water-tested for 72 hours.
• Certifications: CE Category B (offshore) certified under EU Directive 2013/53/EU. ISO 9001:2015 quality management. Hull warranty 5 years, tube warranty 2 years.
• Customisation: Full customisation for commercial fleets — hull and tube colours, console and seating layout, electronics package, and vessel graphics.

Ideal Uses

The RIB550B is created for boaters, fishing enthusiasts, and commercial operators who need a well-appointed 5.5 m RIB for coastal transport, fishing expeditions, and day cruising with up to 7 passengers in comfort. The 100 L fuel tank and dual cabin configuration make it particularly well suited to extended offshore charters, overnight expedition support, and commercial transport operations where range, comfort, and passenger amenities are key requirements.