Comparison set
Best Aluminium RIBs in Australia
Aluminium hulls dominate the Australian tender market for good reason: they save 15–30% over comparable fibreglass, they tolerate rock and coral landings that would gouge gelcoat, and they hold value. This is the full comparison set worth quoting.
25Models shortlisted
7Brands
RIB TendersMarket
2026-09-12Last reviewed
What we weighted
The criteria
- Hull weight for length
- Tube material options
- Australian parts support
- Beaching tolerance
The shortlist
Highfield
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UL240 | Highfield | 2.40 m | 6 hp | Lightest rigid-hull option |
| UL260 | Highfield | 2.60 m | 8 hp | Excellent small-yacht RIB where davit capacity is limited |
| UL290 | Highfield | 2.90 m | 15 hp | The cruising-couple sweet spot: useful without becoming unmanageable |
| UL310 | Highfield | 3.13 m | 15 hp | Strong liveaboard candidate where floor and payload matter |
| UL340 | Highfield | 3.37 m | 20 hp | Better suited to larger catamarans and family cruising |
| Classic 260 | Highfield | 2.60 m | 15 hp | Entry point of the Classic range |
| Classic 460 | Highfield | 4.59 m | 70 hp | Top of the Classic range |
Island Inflatables
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Island 2.3 RIB | Island Inflatables | 2.30 m | — | PVC and Hypalon variants |
| Island 2.7 RIB | Island Inflatables | 2.70 m | — | PVC and Hypalon variants |
| Island 3.1 RIB | Island Inflatables | 3.10 m | — | PVC and Hypalon variants |
| Island 3.65 RIB | Island Inflatables | 3.65 m | — | PVC and Hypalon variants |
Sirocco
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A270D | Sirocco Marine | 2.70 m | — | Double-deck configuration |
| A330L | Sirocco Marine | 3.30 m | — | — |
| Alloy 360L | Sirocco Marine | 3.60 m | — | — |
| A500L | Sirocco Marine | 5.00 m | — | — |
| A580V | Sirocco Marine | 5.80 m | — | — |
GALA
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis A270 | GALA | 2.70 m | — | — |
| Atlantis A300D | GALA | 3.00 m | — | — |
Aquaspirit
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S370 | Aquaspirit | 3.70 m | — | — |
AB Inflatables
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammina 9 AL | AB Inflatables | — | — | — |
| Lammina 9 UL | AB Inflatables | — | — | — |
| Alumina 11 ALX | AB Inflatables | — | — | — |
Quicksilver
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alu-RIB 270 | Quicksilver Inflatables | 2.70 m | — | — |
| Alu-RIB 320 | Quicksilver Inflatables | 3.20 m | — | — |
| Alu-RIB Hypalon 350 | Quicksilver Inflatables | 3.50 m | — | Hypalon tubes |