specification and options
Standard specification
RCD category C
ISO 6185 compliant
1,200gsm Hypalon coated nylon collars, with 6 chambers
Recessed inflation valves
Lifelines
Hull and collar colours to suit owner’s requirements
Stainless steel A-frame with fairing
Bow mooring cleat
Bow towing eye
D-section rubbing strake around collars and bow
Elephant trunk deck drainer
Hatch in bow locker
Hatches to lockers in front of transom
Hatch on side of single console or front of double console
Lockers under any moulded seats
Hydraulic steering
Stainless 140 litre built-in fuel tank, filter and line to engine
Electric bilge pump with access cover
Wiring harness to engine, under deck
Engine and fuel tank instruments
Battery in battery box
Battery isolation switch
Fuse box
Kill switch and cord
Foot pump and emergency repair kit for collars
Options
RCD category B
Exposed stainless A frame without fairing
Hull drain & bung
Davit lifting points
Transom mounted towing/ skiing eyes
Stainless 200 litre built-in fuel tank, filter and line to engine
Low or high windscreen
Navigation lights, mounted on A-frame
Non-slip seat patches on side collars
Internal grab handles on collars
Foot straps
Trailer
Other equipment can be designed and fitted to order.
Design
The hull lines of the Eco XR24 are race proven. The hull is a modified deep-V, with slightly curved lines. Spray rails and a planing pad help the boat on to the plane more quickly and give a very stable, soft ride. Stability in turning is improved with trailing edge tabs, while stability in a crosswind is improved by the faired A-frame.
The collars are designed to be just clear of the water when at rest, so they give added stability without increasing the drag. RIB collars have been ripped off the bows of some RIBs, when they bury the bow in a wave at speed. The Eco XR24 has a streamlined hard bow, which prevents this happening and allows the boat to be driven safely at high speeds in poor weather conditions.
Every Eco XR24 is individually built to order and can be fully customised to the owner's requirements. Additional equipment can be carried. A life raft can be stowed in a special rack, which may be combined with a double seat.
The specifications quoted are for information only. Specifications may change and are confirmed with each order.
| RCD Category | C | B |
| Length Overall | 7.2m | 7.2m |
| External Beam | 2.4m | 2.4m |
| Internal Beam | 1.4m | 1.4m |
| Transom Angle | 15º | 15º |
| Hull Deadrise | 27º | 27º |
| Sponson Material | Hypalon | Hypalon |
| No. of Chambers | 6 | 6 |
| Tubes Glued/Welded | Glued | Glued |
| Max Carrying Capacity | 12 people | 10 people |
| Weight Without Engine | 410 kg | 510 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 120 litres | 120 litres |
| Maximum HP | 225 | 250 |
| Inboard/Outboard | OB | OB |
| Inshore | Y | Y |
| Offshore | Y | Y |
| All Weather | Y | Y |
| Sports/Leisure | Y | Y |
| Diving | Y | Y |
| Professional | Y | Y |
Build quality
All boats sold for leisure in the UK, including commercial boats that may be used for leisure and charter boats that may be hired by members of the public, must comply with the Recreational Craft Directive (RCD) and be CE marked. It is important to check the Declaration of Conformity, because some boats, particularly imports, are illegal and do not comply. Many boats are self-certified by the boat builder, so it is still important to check construction and build quality. The manufacturer should confirm that their RIBs meet ISO 6185.
| RCD category | Significant wave height | Wind force |
| A – Ocean | Exceeding 4m | Exceeding 8 |
| B – Offshore | Up to and including 4m | Up to and including 8 |
| C – Inshore | Up to and including 2m | Up to and including 6 |
| D - Inshore | Up to and including 0.3m | Up to and including 4 |
The standard Eco XR24 meets RCD category C and ISO 6185. The Eco XR24 can be built with a stronger hull, to meet category B, by special order. Some RIBs on the market are supplied to meet category B, without strengthening the hull.
Our hulls are built using marine resins and have a high woven-roving content. Workshop temperature is controlled and monitored, which is the best way of preventing gel-coat blisters by osmosis. Spray rails and chines are reinforced. All timber is coated with epoxy resin, which gives better protection than cheaper polyester resin. Internal structure with sharp edges, such as stringers and frames, have flexible joints inside the hull skin, to prevent fatigue cracks at hard spots. The transom is heavily reinforced to take the weight and thrust from the engine, plus impact loads as the craft re-enters the water. The transom knees extend much higher on the transom and further forward on the stringers than on many RIBs and can always be inspected through the hatches. The moulding joint at the bow is also readily inspected. The fuel tank can be removed, allowing it and the internal structure of the hull, to be checked.
The side collars are made in the UK, from Hypalon-coated nylon. This is more expensive than PVC and is widely accepted as the best in the industry. During construction, GRP edges are bonded over with Hypalon to prevent chaffing. Exposed joints are also covered with an extra strip of Hypalon to finish them. Any of the standard colours can be supplied, but we recommend light colours, which resist UV light better and remain pristine for many years.