Zodiac Hurricane is displaying the latest additions to its range of ship-borne rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) at the DSEi show in London.
The 6.75-metre Zodiac Hurricane 630 EDO-NG has been designed to cover 120 nautical miles at 30 knots while carrying a 550-kilogram payload. With a speed reduction of just five knots, the Zodiac Hurricane 630 can carry a full 1,300-kilogram payload up to 100 nautical miles. This range and carrying capacity increases the boat's operational capabilities and provides a valuable safety margin for its crew.
The 630 EDO-NG can be launched from a single- or double-point davit and used for a wide variety of rescue, force-protection and law-enforcement tasks. It combines extreme durability with low maintenance requirements and has a capacity for up to 14 passengers, including seating for five on jockey style seats. The deep-V fibreglass hull is fitted with an inflatable collar comprising five chambers and manufactured from 1670dtx Neoprene Hypalon. As with all models in the Zodiac Hurricane range, the collar is removable for maintenance and can also be exchanged for a DuraRIB foam collar when indestructible flotation is required.
The boat is available in basic configuration or as a turnkey version that offers a wider range of options and fittings, include a windshield and aluminium console and engine cover that provides shelter for the crew and accommodation for other equipment. For military applications, the boat features a bow post capable of mounting a 7.62-millimetre calibre machine gun.
