A season that impressed. Time for a first review.
Our first season with the iRIB 7 and its electric powerhouse, the FM115, is behind us. Many hours on the water, countless kilometers, a wide range of conditions, and above all: plenty of impressive moments.
Time to take stock, then. And what could be more honest than combining real experience with real data?
With a top speed of 55 km/h, the iRIB 7 impressively demonstrates what a modern electric RIB is capable of. But it’s just as convincing where you spend most of your time: at a cruising speed of around 32 km/h.
At this pace, you move briskly and confidently from A to B while still enjoying the comfort on board at a relaxed pace. With a consumption of around 1.4 kWh per kilometer, this works out to a calculated range of about 40 kilometers. If you take it easier, you can significantly increase the range. The iRIB 7 gets onto plane starting at around 21 km/h.
But numbers only tell part of the story.
What impressed us most after this first season is the performance on the water. The 26° deep-V hull delivers enormous safety and stability, even in waves. Spray stays mostly where it belongs: outside the boat. And when the FM115 unleashes its power, the acceleration is simply impressive.
Powerful. Direct. Confident. And almost silent.
Despite this sporty performance, comfort is never compromised. Sunbathing on the spacious bow sundeck, relaxed cruising at the helm with excellent all-around visibility, or cozy gatherings at the stern, shaded by the large sunshade and enjoying cool drinks from the generous cooler compartment.
This exact combination is what makes the difference for us: performance, comfort, and electric boating in one boat.
After our first season, we can say this: the iRIB 7 hasn’t just met our expectations. It has changed the way we experience the lake.
55 km/h top speed. About 40 km of calculated range at cruising speed. And a driving feel that’s hard to put into numbers.
Suddenly, distances on the water are no big deal anymore. Destinations that once felt far away are now just a relaxed boat ride away.
The lake hasn’t gotten any smaller. But with the iRIB 7, it feels like it has.