2023 Ribcraft 7.8

This 2023 Ribcraft 7.8 is a commercial-specification rigid inflatable boat built on a solid fiberglass hull and powered by twin Suzuki DF175APX outboards with just 25 hours of running time. At 25.6 feet long with an 8.9-foot beam, the boat reaches a maximum speed of 42 knots. The twin engines are paired with a Seastar hydraulic steering system and backed by dual 180-liter stainless steel fuel tanks for extended range.

The boat features a Pacific double console with spray windscreen and stainless steel grab rail, seating for up to twelve people across six individual jockey seats with hinged construction and bolstered backrests, plus a deluxe rear bench. The Hypalon 866 inflation tubes are fitted with external looped lifelines, D-ring patches, and reinforced sections at the bow with wear patches bonded throughout. A heavy-duty stainless steel double A-frame transom mount includes a high tow point for water sports.

Navigation and communication equipment includes a Garmin GPSMAP 8412xsv plotter with worldwide basemap and sonar via GT54UHD-TM transducer, Icom M423GE VHF radio with DSC and integrated GPS, Plastimo offshore compass, and Fusion 300 Series audio system with 7-inch speakers. Electrical systems comprise dual battery configuration with ETA circuit breaker distribution box, LED navigation lights, and auxiliary power outlets including dual USB.

Practical features throughout include an 800 GPH automatic bilge pump, Ribcraft Toughtec keelguard running the full hull length, anchor locker with deck cleat, elephant trunk deck drainers, anti-slip decking, and foot pump with emergency repair kit. The boat comes with a Rapide R4B79 twin axle multi-roller coaster trailer.