Highfield Ultralite 240 Large Tube RIB PVC
$1,499.00
The Highfield Ultralite 240 Large Tube RIB PVC is a lightweight aluminum-hull inflatable tender with oversized tubes, offering excellent stability, easy handling, and efficient performance with small outboards.
Overview Highfield Ultralite 240 Large Tube RIB PVC
The Highfield Ultralite 240 Large Tube RIB PVC (UL240LT) is designed for boaters who want the performance of a hard-hulled RIB without the weight of traditional tenders. Rated for up to three people and powered by outboards up to 6hp, it features oversized 17-inch tubes for improved buoyancy and stability compared to standard small-tube models. Its lightweight aluminum hull makes it easy to launch, recover, and transport—even by a single person.
Features and Performance
- Large 17″ Valmex PVC tubes increase stability and buoyancy
- Marine-grade aluminum hull (2.5mm) delivers strength with minimal weight
- Self-draining cockpit for safer, drier operation
- Fuel tank shelf in bow improves balance and practicality
- Anti-slip deck surface enhances footing and onboard safety
- Full-length keel guard protects the hull during beach landings
- Optimized hull design planes efficiently with small 4–6hp engines
This combination results in smooth handling, easy transport, and excellent usability for short trips and tender duties.
Why You Should Buy it
- Lightweight enough for single-person launching and recovery
- Large tubes provide better stability than standard compact tenders
- Aluminum hull offers long-term durability with low maintenance
- Ideal alternative to soft-bottom inflatables
- Backed by Highfield’s long-term hull and tube warranty
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 7'10" |
| Overall Beam | 5'6" |
| Internal Length | 5'3" |
| Internal Width | 2'7" |
| Deadrise | 10.5° |
| Maximum Capacity | 3 persons |
| Dry Weight | 74 lbs (boat only) |
| Wet Weight | Approx. 205 lbs (boat, motor & fuel) |
| Maximum Motor | 6hp Short Shaft |
| Max Motor Weight | 90 lbs |
| Maximum Load | 653 lbs |
| Tube Diameter | 17" |
| Air Chambers | 3 |
| Fabric Type | PVC |
| Hull Material | Aluminum |
| Warranty | 5-Year Hull / 10-Year Tubes |
- Removable seat
- Padded under-seat storage bag
- Highfield dry bag
- Foot pump
- Oars
- Repair kit
Frequently Asked Questions About Highfield Ultralite 240 Large Tube RIB PVC
Where does the Highfield Ultralite 240 Large Tube RIB PVC fit best on the water?
Highfield Ultralite 240 Large Tube RIB PVC is designed as a rigid inflatable tender for tender duties. The published details list Aluminum construction with PVC, 3 persons, and a 6hp Short Shaft limit.
What construction details stand out on this boat?
This rib combines Aluminum and PVC in its published construction details. Those details, including 17" tubes, 3 air chambers, 10.5° deadrise, and a self-draining deck, help explain its balance of stability, durability, and ride control.
What do the published carrying and motor figures show?
This tender is published with 3 persons, a maximum load of 653 lbs, a maximum motor of 6hp Short Shaft, and a maximum engine weight of 90 lbs. That information helps buyers judge whether the boat suits their expected passenger and engine setup.
What is included with this boat?
The package is described as including Removable seat, Padded under-seat storage bag, Oars, and Foot pump. That gives buyers a clearer view of which basic boating or tender accessories are already supplied and which extras may still need to be sourced separately.
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