Devon-based Rib builder, Ribeye, already makes fast tenders for the superyacht market, however, the Prime range is aimed at the leisure consumer who is after superyacht performance and styling at a slightly more modest price. Take a look for yourself with boats.com reviewer Alex Smith.

 

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There's no shortage of high-end touches to the Prime Eight21: upholstery, custom-built console, Scott suspension seats and built in steps on the hull to make it easy to get on board. In the bow seating area there are D-rings to which you can attach holding straps and the entire seat lifts up offering easy-access storage without having to remove any seat cushions.

On display at the show with a single Yamaha F350 outboard, the Ribeye Prime Eight21 is equally comfortable with a pair of 200hp engines on the back.

www.ribeye.co.uk

For an interesting comparison review, see: Piranha 6.0 RIB Video: First Look or Technohull Aquavite 888 Sport RIB.

Written by: Alex Smith
Alex Smith is a journalist, copywriter and magazine editor with a long history in boating and a happy addiction to the water. He’s worked on boats, lived on boats, bought boats, sold boats and – when he’s not actually on board a boat – he can generally be found in his Folkestone office, tapping away at the computer and gazing out to sea.
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