RIBNZ has been making high quality rigid inflatable boats in Tauranga, New Zealand since 1998.

During this period we have designed and built a wide range of rigid inflatable boats for such diverse clients as the New Zealand Coastguard, Hawaii Pilots and UK Eco tourist operators. Our designs for tenders are also very popular with operators of super yachts.

Some of our work...

RIBNZ 5.8
The vessel is built of 4mm plate over frame and stringer construction. Powered by a Mercury 200hp Optimax Sport Jet. Performance 0-50 is approx 6 sec's and operates at approx. 11ltr per hour.

6.0 Diesel Tender.
Powered by Mercruiser 4.2 DiTronic diesel coupled to a Hamilton 213 Jet Unit. Cruise at 30 knots top 40.

12.6 Pilot.
Powered by two 3126 Caterpillar 300hp diesel /TD gearbox conventional propeller drive. 10.5 tons. Cruise at 24 knots -max 30.

11.0 Weekender.
Powered by two 7.3 Mercruiser DiTronic diesel 300hp through Bravo 2 stern drive. Cruise 24 knots-max 30. 11 tons.

5.8 Design PT Joe.
Powered by Mercury 240hp Sports Jet. Seats 7. Top Performer.

8.5 HT
2 x Mercury 200hp Optimax. 3500kg. Performance at 48 knots top speed.