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Waverider 550
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Waverider 550

The rugged GEMINI Waverider 550 was designed to withstand the harshest of weather conditions.

These mid-sized models in the Gemini range of RIBS are not only used commercially, but also for rescue & military operations internationally.

The Legendary WR 550 is the most in use Rescue RIB along the African coast.

The majority of the National Sea Rescue institute’s fleet is made up of GEMINI WR 550’s.

Category: Patrol / Police / Security / Military
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  • Standard Features
  • Technical Specifications

Standard Features

  • Hypalon tubes (1100Dtex)
  • 2 x Heavy duty shark fin rubbing strakes
  • Full length grab line
  • 5 x Inflation Valves
  • 5 x Over pressure release valves
  • Internally taped seams
  • 2 x Paddles
  • Stainless steel bow eye
  • Anchor rope bow protection
  • Anchor locker
  • Aluminium keel protection
  • Transom knee
 
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Technical Specifications

WR 550
LENGTH OVERALL (LOA) 5.5M
INTERNAL LENGTH (MOTOR WELL TO ANCHOR LOCKER) 3.3M
BEAM OVERALL 2.3M
BEAM INTERNAL 1.2M
TUBE DIAMETER 480
TUBE VOLUME 1.935
NO. OF TUBE COMPARTMENTS 5
INFLATION PRESSURE 0.25BAR
WEIGHT EMPTY 350
MAX WEIGHT 1451
MAX PERSONS 10
MAX LOAD 1101
REC HP/ (KW) 100
MAX HP/ (KW) ISO 6185-3 120
MAX ENGINE WEIGHT AS PER SAMSA BOUYANCY CERTIFICATE (KILOGRAMS) 240
TRANSOM HEIGHT - SINGLE ENGINE INSTALLATION L: 20"(508)
- TWIN ENGINE INSTALLATION S: 20"(508)
ACTUAL
HULL DEADRISE (DEGREES) 20
MAX FUEL CAPACITY (LITRES) 130

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DISCLAIMER: Whilst every attempt has been made by GEMINI to give accurate information, all data provided by GEMINI is intended for guidelines only. Engine size, weight and propeller selection can affect a boat’s performance and/or regulatory compliance. Regulations pertaining to maximum passengers, payload and permissible engine power and other rules differ from country to country , it is a customer’s own responsibility to comply with their own local regulations at all times. GEMINI reserves the right to amend specifications and technical data or withdraw product without prior notice.

 

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