Semi-rigid vehicles of less than 10 m that will mark the year 2019

The year 2019 promises to be a prolific year for semi-rigid innovations: tenders or pleasure tires, there will be something for every taste Innovation, technology or bestseller, yards have worked hard to offer models that stand out from the ordinary. Here is a list - not exhaustive - of semi-rigid vehicles under 10 m that should make a name for themselves in 2019...

Turbojet 285 and 325 euros 2,90 m and 3,30 m

Williams Jet Tenders is re-launching two of its iconic Turbojet models, the 285 and 325. The specialist of jet tenders launched its two tires in 2005, which have kept a good popularity rating. But the company has been very keen to give its tires a facelift and has worked on the engine in particular. Williams will equip the new Turbojets with the compact and powerful BRP Rotax ACE 903 engine, opening the possibility to be used for water sports.

The yard also reworked the design with cleaner, bolder lines. A new blade-cut tube profile not only improves aesthetics, but also improves handling. Other details include reducing the overall weight of the tender and updating the cushion design to provide more comfort.

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Turbojet 325

Sportjet 435 euros 4,35 m

Measuring 4.35 meters, the Sportjet 435 offers high performance and speed (Rotax Ace 90 HP and 150 HP engines). Designed to fit yachts over 65 feet, it can accommodate up to seven people, and offers an open layout with a central helm station, allowing flexible seating arrangements to carry more passengers.

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Wetton 56 euros 5,50 m

The Wetton 56 is a semi-rigid boat of less than 6 m designed in France by the architect Vincent Lebailly and assembled by the company Wettoncraft based in Tourcoing, in the north of France. Its particularity is that it integrates its trailer to be able to move easily, without worries of logistics.

The Wetton 56 euros 5.50 m at sea and 6 m on the road compiles marine, automotive and aeronautical technologies and required three years of research and development to be born.

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Zodiac Open 5.5 euros 5.50 m

Zodiac completes its Open range (formerly Pro-Open) with the smallest model in the range, the 5.5 Open this 5.5 m tire is the worthy successor to the Pro-Open 550, the brand's best-seller, launched some 20 years ago and sold more than 2,000 units in France.

The French shipyard has completely revisited the boat to offer a brand new model: new hull with a deep V hull for better marine qualities, lots of storage space on board, modern and baroud look and optimization of the seats

It is offered in hypalon-neoprene or strongan (a fabric specifically developed by Zodiac) and is powered by a maximum 130 HP engine (40 knots at maximum speed).

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Wimbi 9 II euros 8,86 m

In 2013, Wimbi Boats launched its first model, the W9. With nearly 100 units sold euros W9 and W9i euros, the shipyard listened to boaters to update this 5-year-old model.

The W9 II retains the main principles that have made it a success, but sees new details and improvements to increase the comfort of navigation and use at sea.

Thus, the hull was lengthened to the length of 8.86 m and was structurally modified to improve stabilityé? gyroscopic and aeuros move the center of gravity? slightly more forward, giving more weight in the front part. The bow is now reinforced with steel, mainly for the tire to be towed by yachts. The design has also been reworked with straighter and more pronounced lines, a tighter rear platform, a hardtop, a leaning post...

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Zar 95 Sport Luxury euros 9 m

This model of almost 9 m is the largest model of the Sport luxury range. The shipyard has worked on the design of the boat, while trying to maximize the space on board. Thus, there is a bright cabin with a separate bathroom below deck. The bow and stern of the boat are equipped with dinette areas, which can quickly be transformed into a sunbathing area. The console receives two baquset seats, inspired by sports cars

The flagship model of the shipyard receives a very deep V hull, which should offer stability in navigation and a very smooth sea passage. This boat is already a sporty boat with a recommended power of 300 to 400 HP and a maximum power of 500 HP.

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