1996 USMI RHIB

General Description

Includes custom trailer 

This rare opportunity does not come around often, especially in our unpredictable, West Coast waters. 

This modified 11 Meter Naval Special Warfare Rigid Inflatable Boat (11M NSW RHIB) is a high-speed, high-buoyancy, extreme-weather craft manufactured by United States Marine Inc. (USMI).

This vessel is constructed out of composites / Kevlar with an inflatable tube gunwale made of reinforced fabric. This amazing RIB can operate in heavy seas and winds of 45 knots! 

These RIBs were used (and still are) by the U.S. Navy’s elite special operations force, the U.S. Navy SEALs, with the primary mission being SEAL insertion/extraction. 

The craft is also used increasingly by Naval Expeditionary Warfare in a marine interdiction operations (MIOs)/visit board search and seizure (VBSS) role, organic to LPD 17 San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ships, with a Navy crew of three and a Marine Corps boarding team. The Navy VBSS variant includes a lifting bail for launch and retrieval from LPD 17-class ships.

This lightweight rigid hull inflatable Naval Special Warfare boat is fast, durable, and relied upon by Tier 1 Special Operations Forces all over the globe. It’s highly maneuverable with it’s twin inboard cummins diesel engines paired with twin jets, making it one of the very best options for operating in diverse and challenging environments & scenarios. These boats brand new cost close to a million dollars to produce. Designed to be run in any variety of conditions, from shallow water at 50 knots to air drops from C-130 cargo planes - she's as rugged and versatile as they come. 

This boat is in great condition and is ready to take you on your next adventure. 

Amazing for Crew Transport, All weather fishing, Whale watching, Island tours, Eco tourism, Rescue Operations…etc. Asking: C$239,000 /approx. $ USD

Original Hull build 1996 / re-commissioned in 2013 with twin cummins 5.9 380's, new tubes, electronics, wiring. 

• Length: 35’ 11″ (11 Meters) 
• Beam: 10.5 
• Maximum Draft: 2’ 11″ (0.9 Meters) 
• Operating Draft: 1’ 8″ (0.5 Meters) 
• Maximum Speed: 43 Knots 
• Cruise Speed: 33 Knots
• Displacement: 13000 Lbs. 
• Hull Construction: Kevlar FRP (Composite) 
• Engines: Twin Cummins QSB 5.9 380 hp Turbo Diesels 
• Propulsion: KaMeWa jet drives 
• Crew / Guests: 14

 

• FOREDECK
• Forward bollard
• New tubes 2013 
• Stored inside during the winter 
• Boat is 13,500lbs 
• Trailer is 5000lbs 
• New tube wear protective cover
• 4 welded stainless lifting eyes
• Port and Starboard T-track
• Forward bilge storage area
• Numerous padeyes/tie downs
• Day and NIght LED deck lighting
• Secure lifelines all around
• TOWER

• Furuno Radar (closed array - black dome)
• Stryker oversize black powder-coated aluminum tower
• Loudhailer
• Adjustable forward facing LED light bar
• All around LED strobe
• Port and Starboard deck lights
• LED navigation lights
• HELM

• Furuno touch screen MFD
• Triple helm seats
• Standard Horizon VHF
• Start/stop switches
• Battery switches
• Battery parallel
• Engine controls
• Full array of monitoring guages
• Cummins digital tachs
• Ritchie fixed mount compass
• Trim indicators
• Emergency shut-off valves
• Fuel supply and return manifold
• 2nd row seating
• Air intakes
• Sea dog horn
• New Garmin GPS with Fish finder 
• REAR DECK

• Large cargo platform
• Port and starboard T-track and padeyes
• 4 large stainless lifting eyes
• 12V service plugs
• USB plugs
• Jet drive access
• Rear deck with additional T track
• Non-skid throughout
• Stainless cleats
• Seastop scuppers

 

  ** Also includes 2 cannon Downriggers ** 

 

Pretty much everything on this boat has been stripped and redone, including tubes, decking, electrical and engines. ( Cats replaced with Cummins in 2013) There is no better USMI rib available on the market. Call today arrange a showing!

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Ignition Marine International Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel

This listing is courtesy of the MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.