Feature 6 | RIB BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Hurricane RIB to the rescue
Zodiac Hurricane Technologies of Ontario Canada has launched its latest
aluminium military rigid inflatable boat (RIB). The craft’s proven durability
hardens it to the harshest of sea conditions.
he Zodiac Hurricane H1100 OB
Mach II (Military Air Channelled
THull II) is the fastest military RIB to
be built by Zodiac Hurricane and features a
deep-V hull design and a stabilising buoyancy
tube, the Zodiac Hurricane H1100 OB. It
has been touted as a ‘go anywhere’ boat and
its durability has been proven for multiple
applications and all sea conditions.
Innovative design
The patented MACH design reduces
resistance and enhances directional stability
for increased speed, fuel economy and safety. Bow shot of MACH II in action, showing options such as Raymarine technology onboard
The craft is powered with three outboard (credit: Zodiac).
engines and has hydraulic steering. It is
available with either inflatable or DuraRIB
foam collars. These features, according Navigation lights have been added “and performs with confidence and the
to Zodiac, combine to provide improved in accordance with COLREGS’72 for sure-footedness you might experience
seaworthiness, shock mitigation, stability vessels under 20m in length. Other in a high performance car”. The
and the manoeuvrability required to operate communications and navigation patented two-step hull and proprietary
successfully in extreme weather conditions. equipment is available on request. keel handles the high speeds whilst
The H1100 OB Mach II has an maintaining stability.
aluminium-stepped hull and deck, Control and stability The versatile craft will be mainly
designed by naval architect Michael The challenge that small vessel used for boarding, interdiction and port
Peters, with 5086 alloy and has a stainless manufacturers face when constructing security duties.
steel bow eye and two heavy-duty stainless their newbuilds is in maintaining With the aforementioned shock
steel transom tie-downs. The tank system control and stability of the vessel when mitigating technology, 11m two-stepped
is dual-fuel, made of aluminium, EC travelling at high-speeds. Zodiac MACH hull and speeds of 60kts, the MACH II
marked (2 x 500litres) with a fuel gauge II achieves this, Todd Salus, Director of RIB is designed to give operators the
and fuel/water separators. Military Operations at Zodiac, explains advantage on the water. SBI
The craft has high-capacity deck drains
fitted with scupper trunks and both
manual and electric bilge pumps.
Shockwave
technology for
crew onboard
TECHNICAL PARTICULARS
MACH II (credit:
Zodiac).
MACH II
Length, oa .........................................11.12m
Beam, oa .............................................3.23m
Beam, collar deflated ........................2.50m
Collar diameter...................................0.61m
Collar volume .................................6320litres
Fuel capacity .................1000litres (2 tanks)
Displacement
(full fuel no payload) ........................ 5400kg
Range .............................. estimated 130nm
Max hp ...........................................3 x 300hp
Speed .................................................55+ kts
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