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Ribco Venom 39 test drive at 60knots with 'Superboat Blondie'
November 7, 2023 · 18 min · 4K views · Trogir
What this video covers
The Ribco Venom 39 is a 39-foot rigid inflatable boat powered by twin 400-horsepower V10 Mercury Verado engines.16:51 During a test run near Trogir, Croatia, the vessel reached a top speed of 61 knots.16:12 The console features a large Raymarine Axiom hybrid-touch display, B&G instrumentation, and an active trim control system that automatically adjusts engine pitch for stability and efficiency.7:28 The boat includes a bow thruster, windscreen wipers, and a small cabin space primarily suited for storage rather than overnight accommodation.3:03 Designed as a high-performance tender for larger yachts, the Venom 39 utilizes a stepped hull design that maintains stability during high-speed maneuvers and through self-generated chop. The delivery transit from Dubrovnik to Trogir took under four hours, demonstrating the vessel's capability for rapid coastal transport.4:44
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