The new playful Highfield Adv 7 has plenty of potential. It has a quirky compact toilet, and around 75% of its beam is available for seating.
New from aluminium RIB specialist, Highfield, is the first in a new range of sportsboat-style fibreglass ‘hybrid RIBs’ – and what a lovely looking thing the Highfield Adv 7 is.
A narrow-gauge D-collar tube provides most of the usual advantages of a RIB without eating into the cockpit space – around 2m (75%) of its beam is available for seating, roughly 30cm more than a conventional 7m RIB.
A compact toilet is accessed beneath the console seat
The collar is elevated too, which suggests it won’t have much interaction with the water until you load up with people. But of course, the Highfield Adv 7 isn’t a high-performance offshore RIB. At just €70,000, it’s a very stylish and accessible runabout with everything you need to get started.
In fact, with the T-top, A-frame, sunshade, transom ladder and sink all provided as standard, the only option you need to think about is an upgrade from the portable loo to a proper marine toilet.
The throttle is right in the centre, well out of the way of the side decks
With its narrow tubes and fine entry, we’ve yet to see how dry the ride is; and the finer details could do with some finessing. But given the quality of Highfield’s RIB line, this playful little dayboat looks chock-full of potential.
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Highfield Adv 7 Specifications:
LOA: 22ft 11in (6.98m)
Beam: 8ft 10in (2.68m)
Engines: single 250hp outboard engine
Top speed: 40 knots
Price: from €70,887 inc VAT
Contact details: www.highfieldboats.com
Raised rigid cushions add depth and security in the cockpit
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