WAVERIDER 550
The rugged GEMINI Waverider 550 was designed to withstand the harshest of weather conditions.
These mid-sized models in the Gemini range of RIBS are not only used commercially, but also for rescue & military operations internationally. The Legendary WR 550 is the most in use Rescue RIB along the African coast. The majority of the National Sea Rescue institute’s fleet is made up of GEMINI WR 550’s.
STANDARD FEATURES
Hypalon tubes (1100Dtex)
2 x Heavy duty shark fin rubbing strakes
Full length grab line
5 x Inflation Valves
5 x Over pressure release valves
Internally taped seams
2 x Paddles
Stainless steel bow eye
Anchor rope bow protection
Anchor locker
Aluminium keel protection
Transom knee
SPECIFICATIONS
| Model | 550 |
| LENGTH OVERALL (LOA) | 5.5M |
| INTERNAL LENGTH (MOTOR WELL TO ANCHOR LOCKER) | 3.3M |
| BEAM OVERALL | 2.3M |
| BEAM INTERNAL | 1.2M |
| TUBE DIAMETER | 480 |
| TUBE VOLUME | 1.935 |
| NO. OF TUBE COMPARTMENTS | 5 |
| INFLATION PRESSURE | 0.25BAR |
| WEIGHT EMPTY | 350 |
| MAX WEIGHT | 1451 |
| MAX PERSONS | 10 |
| MAX LOAD | 1101 |
| REC HP/ (KW) | 100 |
| MAX HP/ (KW) ISO 6185-3 | 120 |
| MAX ENGINE WEIGHT AS PER SAMSA BOUYANCY CERTIFICATE (KILOGRAMS) | 240 |
| TRANSOM HEIGHT - SINGLE ENGINE INSTALLATION | L: 20"(508) |
| TWIN ENGINE INSTALLATION | S: 20"(508) |
| HULL DEADRISE (DEGREES) | 20 |
| MAX FUEL CAPACITY (LITRES) | 130 |
Please note photos are indicative only and may show additions not included in standard features. Errors and omissions excepted.
ENQUIRIES
Address:
PO Box 51340, Pakuranga Mail Centre, Auckland 2140, New Zealand
Phone:
+64 9 274 2421
Mobile:
+64 21 988815