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Ideally suited for anything from a family leisure boat used for water-skiing to a serious rough water rescue craft. The Ribcraft 5.3 design is based on the classic Ribcraft 4.8 hull characteristics and design concept. The main design criteria was to produce a craft with increased deck space and load capacity whilst maintaining the 4.8’s ease of handling in and out of the water. She had to be seaworthy, light, strong and have a soft riding hull, all the characteristics that enabled three Ribcraft 4.8’s to complete a circumnavigation of Britain in just ten days. The hull is designed to give greater lift at low speeds and plane faster. The Ribcraft 5.3 is the first Ribcraft hull to be totally designed using the latest computer aided design; the hull’s plug was cut directly from the computer model utilising computer controlled machining. The Interior Ribcraft can customise the Internal layout for any application from family cruising to commercial use, diving, sailing club safety and rescue. The Ribcraft 5.3 has generous internal deck space to accommodate anything from racing marks, rescue equipment, or family seating layouts. All control cables are routed below deck ensuring an uncluttered free working area.

• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 0
• Length: 17'4" (5.30 metres)