Highfield Ultralite 290 Large Tube RIB UL290LT Hypalon
$2,808.00
The Highfield Ultralite 290 Large Tube RIB UL290LT Hypalon is a premium lightweight aluminum-hull inflatable tender with oversized Hypalon tubes, delivering excellent stability, durability, and confident performance with small outboards.
Overview Highfield Ultralite 290 Large Tube RIB UL290LT Hypalon
The Highfield Ultralite 290 Large Tube RIB UL290LT Hypalon is engineered for boaters who want maximum durability and stability in a compact, easy-to-handle tender. Rated for up to four people and capable of handling outboards up to 15hp, it features oversized 17-inch tubes that provide greater buoyancy and confidence than standard small-tube designs. Premium Orca® Hypalon tubes ensure long service life in demanding marine environments.
Features and Performance
- Large 17″ Orca® Hypalon tubes enhance buoyancy, stability, and longevity
- 2.5mm marine-grade aluminum hull delivers strength with very low weight
- Self-draining cockpit for safer, drier operation
- Fuel tank shelf in the bow improves balance and usability
- Anti-slip deck surface enhances onboard safety
- Lightweight rub strake & full-length keel guard protect during docking and beach landings
- Efficient hull design planes smoothly with 10–15hp short-shaft outboards
This configuration results in predictable handling, quick planing, and effortless transport—ideal for everyday tender duties.
Why You Should Buy it
- Premium Hypalon construction for long-term marine durability
- Large tube design offers greater stability than standard Ultralite models
- Lightweight enough for single-person launch and recovery
- Aluminum hull eliminates soft-floor flex and long-term degradation
- Backed by Highfield’s extended hull and tube warranty
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 9'5" |
| Overall Beam | 5'7" |
| Internal Length | 6'8" |
| Internal Width | 2'7" |
| Deadrise | 15° |
| Maximum Capacity | 4 persons |
| Dry Weight | 95 lbs (boat only) |
| Recommended Motor | 10hp Short Shaft |
| Maximum Motor | 15hp Short Shaft |
| Max Motor Weight | 132 lbs |
| Maximum Load | 882 lbs |
| Tube Diameter | 17" |
| Air Chambers | 3 |
| Fabric Type | Hypalon |
| 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 290 Large Tube RIB UL290LT Hypalon
Where does the Highfield Ultralite 290 Large Tube RIB UL290LT Hypalon fit best on the water?
Highfield Ultralite 290 Large Tube RIB UL290LT Hypalon is designed as a rigid inflatable tender for tender duties. The published details list Aluminum construction with Hypalon, 4 persons, and a 15hp Short Shaft limit.
What does the published hull and tube construction tell you?
This boat combines Aluminum and Hypalon in its published construction details. Those details, including 17" tubes, 3 air chambers, 15° deadrise, and a self-draining deck, help explain its balance of stability, durability, and ride control.
How much load and engine support is stated for this boat?
This inflatable boat is published with 4 persons, a maximum load of 882 lbs, a recommended motor of 10hp Short Shaft, and a maximum motor of 15hp Short Shaft. That information helps buyers judge whether the boat suits their expected passenger and engine setup.
Does this product include the basic tender accessories buyers often need?
The package is described as including Removable seat, Padded under-seat storage bag, Oars, and Foot pump. This is useful when checking whether the listing already covers the everyday tender accessories you expect to receive.
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