Comparison set
Best Fibreglass RIBs in Australia
Fibreglass buys ride quality and finish. If your tender runs a long way in chop, or if it lives in a garage rather than on davits, the weight penalty stops mattering and the comfort starts to.
20Models shortlisted
6Brands
RIB TendersMarket
2026-09-12Last reviewed
What we weighted
The criteria
- Ride quality in chop
- Finish and fit-out
- Weight penalty versus aluminium
- Resale
The shortlist
BRIG
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon F300 | BRIG | 3.00 m | — | Common catamaran tender size |
| Falcon F360 | BRIG | 3.60 m | — | — |
| Falcon Rider F450 | BRIG | 4.50 m | — | — |
| Navigator N520 | BRIG | 5.20 m | — | Rated for up to nine passengers — a support boat, not a dinghy |
| Eagle 4 | BRIG | 4.00 m | — | Premium yacht tender |
Zodiac
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yachtline 360 | Zodiac | 3.60 m | — | — |
| Open 5.5 | Zodiac | 5.50 m | — | Also listed as Open 550 |
| Pro 550 | Zodiac | 5.50 m | — | — |
| Medline 580 | Zodiac | 5.80 m | — | — |
Grand
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S300 | Grand Boats | 3.00 m | 15 hp | Compact premium tender |
| G380 | Grand Boats | 3.60 m | 50 hp | Luxury motor-yacht tender |
| D600 | Grand Boats | 6.00 m | — | Relevant to club and support fleets |
Sirocco
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIB-FG 290 | Sirocco Marine | 2.90 m | — | — |
| RIB-FG 320 | Sirocco Marine | 3.20 m | — | — |
| 450 RIB | Sirocco Marine | 4.50 m | — | — |
| 750 Fibreglass RIB | Sirocco Marine | 7.50 m | — | — |
AB Inflatables
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigo 10 VS | AB Inflatables | — | — | — |
| Nautilus 13 DLX | AB Inflatables | — | — | — |
| Oceanus 15 VST | AB Inflatables | — | — | — |
Gemini
| Model | Brand | Length | Max power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waverider 505 | Gemini Marine | 5.05 m | — | — |