Highfield Boats - Dare to explore

Highfield Boats specialises in manufacturing RIBs and tenders, offering durable, lightweight, and high-performance solutions for both recreational and professional use.

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A sharp choice for boat tenders, dingy missions or days fishing inshore

Their reputation for durability is now world-renowned. The heavy-duty approach to design and build allows both leisure and commercial owners to have the confidence needed to go that extra mile and to tackle conditions avoided by many others


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Because weight matters

The Ultralite Range

The Ultralite Range are single deck dinghies, created always keeping weight in mind. Their light weight makes them a real alternative for those who may have chosen a soft bottom tender in the past but would prefer a hard hull for its performance.

Standard features -

  • ORCA® Hypalon - durable fabric that is UV resistant and resistant to chemicals, oils and extreme heat

  • Flush mount non-return valves

  • Lifting points and towing eyes

  • Anti-slip deck

  • Welded seams (PVC)

  • Removable seat, under seat bag and Highfield dry bag

  • Tow bridle points

  • Light weight rubbing strake

  • Foot pump, oars, repair kit


Optional Equipment -
Extra seat
Boat cover

  • ULTRALITE 220

    The smallest solid hull tender, small but mighty! For those who may have chosen a soft bottom tender in the past, the UL220 offers a huge step up in performance without compromising on space saving. 

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 2.20m
    Overall Width: 1.52m
    Maximum Load: 296kg
    Maximum People: 3
    Max HP: 5hp

  • ULTRALITE 240

    This small but mighty tender is perfect for shorter journeys from ship to shore. This single deck dinghy is incredibly light & it’s aluminium hull lets you explore the coastline and beaches in confidence.

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 2.40m
    Overall Width: 1.54m
    Maximum Load: 296kg
    Maximum People: 3
    Max HP: 6hp

  • ULTRALITE 260

    The UL260 offers that bit more space than its little siblings whilst remaining compact & lightweight. This super strong tender is ready to transport up to 340kg from ship to shore, giving you plenty of capacity for luggage & groceries.

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 2.60m
    Overall Width: 1.54m
    Maximum Load: 340kg
    Maximum People: 4
    Max HP: 6hp

  • ULTRALITE 290

    The goldilocks middle child – lightweight, roomy yet still compact. The jump up to a 15 degree deadrise means you can go further and, thanks to its aluminium hull, this is the perfect tender for worry-free beaching.

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 2.90m
    Overall Width: 1.54m
    Maximum Load: 375kg
    Maximum People: 4
    Max HP: 10hp

  • ULTRALITE 310

    The step up in size to the UL310 gives you the confidence to explore your coastline further. Its simple layout is combined with an uncluttered design, giving you the space for everything you need out on the water. 

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 3.13m
    Overall Width: 1.72m
    Maximum Load: 585kg
    Maximum People: 5
    Max HP: 15hp

  • ULTRALITE 340

    As the roomiest tender in this lightweight range, this tender can be still be launched and recovered by a single man & is easily transported on a roof rack. Able to have 6 passengers, this tender is perfect to get the whole crew (and their stuff!) from ship-to-shore.
    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 3.37m
    Overall Width: 1.72m
    Maximum Load: 663kg
    Maximum People: 6
    Max HP: 20hp

Extra level of comfort

The Classic Range

The classic Range offers extra levels of comfort in this double deck hulled dinghy that will keep your feet dry. A durable aluminium hull coupled with full length keel guards make these ideal for those beach-hopping days with friends and family.

Standard features -

  • ORCA® Hypalon - durable fabric that is UV resistant and resistant to chemicals, oils and extreme heat

  • Bow cushion

  • Flush mount non-return valves

  • High tensile chromated & powder coated aluminum hull

  • Bow locker (Fit 24L fuel tank)

  • Lifting points and towing eyes

  • Welded seams (PVC)

  • Removable seat

  • Under seat bag

  • Foot pump, oars, repair kit


Optional Equipment -
Console options
Molded bow cleat
Boat cover
FRP/Nylon Bow Step

  • CLASSIC 260

    The smallest Classic tender. This compact model can carry 4 people, making it ideal for short trips. Agile & strong.



    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 2.60m
    Overall Width: 1.70m
    Maximum Load: 360kg
    Maximum People: 4
    Max HP: 15hp

  • CLASSIC 290

    Agile & strong offering a 480kg payload whilst remaining lightweight & super manageable making ideal for those short trips from ship to shore. 

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 2.90m
    Overall Width: 1.70m
    Maximum Load: 480kg
    Maximum People: 4
    Max HP: 20hp

  • CLASSIC 310

    For many owners, our easy handling 5 man model hits the ‘just right’ sweet spot in the middle of the range. The aluminium hull features 3 lifting points & a bow locker and fuel tank storage comes as standard.

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 3.10m
    Overall Width: 1.70m
    Maximum Load: 511kg
    Maximum People: 5
    Max HP: 20hp

  • CLASSIC 340

    No need to worry about beaching, with its aluminium hull this tender is ready to give you the confidence to go that bit further.

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 3.40m
    Overall Width: 1.70m
    Maximum Load: 551kg
    Maximum People: 6
    Max HP: 25hp

  • CLASSIC 360

    An impressive payload with great handling. Front locker & fuel tank storage as standard mean plenty of room for all the kit you need for your time on the water.

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 3.60m
    Overall Width: 1.70m
    Maximum Load: 561kg
    Maximum People: 6
    Max HP: 30hp

  • CLASSIC 380

    This roomy tender offers an impressive payload of 637kg, giving you the capacity for all your kit.

    SPECIFICATIONS
    Overall Length: 3.80m
    Overall Width: 1.70m
    Maximum Load: 637kg
    Maximum People: 7
    Max HP: 30hp

About the brand

With around 54,000 boats delivered globally since the brand’s beginning in 2011, Highfield Boats is now the world’s number one in the RIB tender sector and a global player in the 5 metres + sector

Performance and strength have always been at Highfield’s core. The brand has focussed on these two key values above anything else. Highfield’s hulls are dry-riding, very seaworthy and always over-built.

The heavy-duty approach to design and build allows both leisure and commercial owners to have the confidence needed to go that extra mile and to tackle conditions avoided by many others.

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