The right RIB is the one that matches the job — not the biggest one you can afford. HAVN rigid inflatable boats come in four platforms, each in two configurations, so before you look at price it helps to be honest about how many people you carry, how far you run, and what you need the boat to do.
Start with three questions
Every sizing decision comes down to the same three things. Answer these and the shortlist gets short fast:
- How many people? Count your typical load, not your maximum. A boat that is always full is a boat that is always working hard.
- How far and how rough? Short, sheltered transfers ask less of a hull than open-water runs. Length and beam buy you stability and a drier ride.
- What is the job? Guest transfers, dive and leisure support, or daily commercial operations each reward a different balance of capacity and handling.
The HAVN range at a glance
All four platforms are offered in a Lite and a Sport configuration. Use this as a starting map, then talk to us about the exact spec:
| Model | Length | Beam | Capacity | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIB 35 Lite | 3.34 m | 1.46 m | Up to 5 | Entry-level transfers, light utility |
| RIB 35 Sport | 3.34 m | 1.46 m | 4 adults / 2 children | Agile leisure and resort use |
| RIB 45 Lite | 4.50 m | 1.96 m | Up to 6 | Support tasks, short transfers |
| RIB 45 Sport | 4.50 m | 1.96 m | 6 adults / 2 children | Versatile mid-range operations |
| RIB 55 Lite | 5.50 m | 2.10 m | Up to 8 | Commercial and island transfers |
| RIB 55 Sport | 5.50 m | 2.10 m | 8 adults / 2 children | High-capacity performance use |
| RIB 65 Lite | 6.50 m | 2.30 m | Up to 10 | Large-scale marine operations |
| RIB 65 Sport | 6.50 m | 2.30 m | 10 adults / 2 children | Demanding high-capacity work |
Lite or Sport?
The platform sets the size; the configuration sets the character.
- Lite is the practical choice — a straightforward, dependable setup built for transfers, support tasks and everyday utility.
- Sport is the more dynamic setup, for operators who want a livelier, more versatile boat for leisure and professional day-to-day activity.
Buy for the trip you make most often, not the one you make twice a year.
Matching the boat to the job
- Best for small transfers & utility: RIB 35 — compact, light and easy to handle.
- Best all-rounder: RIB 45 — a reliable mid-size platform that covers most resort and support roles.
- Best for commercial capacity: RIB 55 — room and comfort for island transfers and hospitality use.
- Best for maximum capacity: RIB 65 — the flagship, for large-scale operations and commercial transfers.
Built to last, and to customise
Every HAVN RIB is a fixed catalogue product with room for customisation, engineered and finished at SEATEK's workshops in Sri Lanka for durability in demanding marine conditions. If you are weighing two sizes, the practical answer is usually to describe your typical load and route to us and let the numbers decide.