Research 2014 - Ribcraft - 48

The RIBCRAFT 4.8 employs RIBCRAFT's trademark deep V hull to offer superior handling and performance for a craft this size. Incorporating the qualities of exceptional safety, design, and reliability, the 4.8 planes with ease, corners without skidding and provides a smooth stable ride. The high bow sheer combined with aggressive hull design provides great sea keeping capabilities in rough and confused seas.

Used around the world by government agencies and private industry, the 4.8 serves as an excellent multi purpose support and response craft. Easily launched by trailer or hoist for land based or shipboard deployment, the 4.8 features a solid fiberglass hull with a full width composite stringer system that provides for increased hull strength without increasing the boat’s overall weight.

Using only the best materials, the RIBCRAFT 4.8's heavy duty tubes are among the best, most reliable in the industry. With redundancy and reliability an essential component of the RIBCRAFT design, the 4.8 is designed to perform and plane without the tube.
Draft: 1 ft. 0 in.
Beam: 6 ft. 11 in.