The new 5.85 metre is an excellent first time boat.

 It performs like a 6.5m with 135hp outboard engine.

This rib is easy to drive and handle and small enough to store in a standard garage. Click on any of the pictures to enlarge.

Following positive feedback from our customers we have introduced the Solent Rib 585. We wanted to build a rib that had the same performance as the 650 but was more practical for towing and storing. The SR585 is narrower than the SR600 and so it really will make a difference if space is an issue. However we have developed the rib so that it does not compromise on performance or its handling abilities. We have developed a special package for this rib with either a Mercury 60hp 4 -stroke or with a Mercury 75hp 4 stroke. Just on these engines the rib has tested at 35mph with the F60hp and 45mph with the 75hp.

The commercial training SR585 has been designed as a RYA prototype as a specialist coaching boat. The fully rigged rib with a Yamaha F60 EFI only weighs 500 kilos which enables the boat to be transported on a trailer with sailing dinghies traveling around the country. It can be easily towed at a comfortable speed with a non commercial car such as a Volvo estate. This rib has sparked a lot of interest amongst the RYA training coaches who have been impressed with the characteristics of the Solent deep V hull. It has been praised for its dry operation and good handling. Rigged with the Yamaha F60hp EFI the rib can travel at 30knots.

The commercial SR585 is ideal for all coaching and training schools

Standard Solent Rib 585   £9,200 ex vat