HIGHFIELD
02. February 2016HIGHFIELD boat is a line of dinghies and RIBs, specifically made with an aluminium hull.
Originally designed and made in Australia. More details about HIGHFIELD range you can find on their web site http://www.highfieldboats.com/
I. History:
– 25 years of technical experience
– Used by Government Authorities (police, coast guard, rescue) over the same period
II. International brand:
– Australian design, built in China under European management
– Worldwide distribution network via certified dealers within 36 countries and territories.
III. Weight advantages:
– Aluminium hulled boats are up to 30% lighter than FRP equivalent
– The Highfield start planing quickly
– Easy to launch an recover
– A smaller engine can be used compared to FRP equivalent boat
- Attractive packaging price (e.g. OM 390 can be powered with 20Hp)
- Smaller engine consume less fuel
IV. Design:
– Hull|Tube assembly + heavy duty rubrail create efficient water deflection = Dry ride
– Big tube diameter = superior floatability, boat more stable when stopped
– OM easily customizable with various equipment to match your program
V. Quality materials:
– Tube fabric from Europe: Hypalon ORCA from France, PVC Mehler from Germany
– Rubber accessories from Italy
– Hulls made of marine grade aluminium alloys 5052
VI. Production process and :
– Powder coated paint baked in oven
– Welded seams on PVC tubes
– Fuel tank pressure tested (OM’s)
– Batches of paint, glue & fabric regularly tested
VII. Environment friendly:
– Aluminium is a fully recyclable material
– Light weight à require smaller engine consuming less fuel and lower emissions
Powder coated paint cooked in oven = NO solvents involved